For this reason you need to find _your own_ projects, solve your own problems (which are actually pretty common, but you have to search or figure out a solution)
The issue I’ve found with that in my students is they then have to play the role of product manager in addition to software engineer. Those choices add a lot of mental overhead. There’s a balance between motivation and pressure for most students.
I think cloning is more the way to go. Pick some existing project/product and copy the essential components. Less choices, doesn’t have to end up getting used.
I think cloning is more the way to go. Pick some existing project/product and copy the essential components. Less choices, doesn’t have to end up getting used.