Success is an elusive term. For some, a successful SaaS product is one that generates $3k MRR which is achievable in many niches. The problem is, not every programmer is savvy and empathetic enough to be able to step into the shoes of a prospective customer to discover their major pain points. Instead, they tailor apps to their misaligned understanding of a problem domain instead of incrementally arriving at it through 1:1 conversation with their target audience.