SMRTR ProgrammingJan 29, 2026Dev.to

It's hard to make money from software alone

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A developer reflects on the challenging economics of software businesses, citing market saturation from AI-generated products, declining freelance opportunities, and unstable sponsorship models. The piece explores various monetization paths including indie hacking, open source development, and employment, concluding that physical world businesses offer more reliable income than software ventures.

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