AI is killing some companies, yet others are thriving – let's look at the data

Re:AI is killing some companies, yet others are thriving – l... by 3vidence on Saturday March 01, 2025 @02:18PM (#43222639)

I've never really thought of this as a strong benefit before but this seems like a good argument for app development in 2025.

Started my career as a web developer and always have a soft spot for it but from a hobby developer standpoint hosting and deploying a site feels like an uphill battle with little upside.

Theres a lot to not like about app development but after you get approval for your app it's pretty hands off.

Heck on android you can just distribute the raw APK on a Google drive. Or just keep the app locally for yourself.

I probably have about 20 self made apps on my phone and they each give me a bit of happiness.

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Re:AI is killing some companies, yet others are thriving – l... by kibwen on Saturday March 01, 2025 @02:45PM (#43222909)

> after you get approval for your app it's pretty hands off.

For about a year, after which point both Apple and Google will arbitrarily remove your app from stores for not keeping up with the platform update treadmill.

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Re:AI is killing some companies, yet others are thriving – l... by 3vidence on Saturday March 01, 2025 @03:56PM (#43223597)

It's really a tradeoff.

Keep up with platform updates or constantly deal with the afformentioned crawlers and hugs of death.

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