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by codingdave 194 days ago
> But the longer I use them, the more issues I notice with them

And that is why AI-generated SaaS apps are hype. Because a reliable SaaS is not easier to build. It is easier to launch a prototype. But building a robust, reliable app that solves a real problem in a way that is worth paying for is a completely different level of effort.
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fbrncci 193 days ago
Yes absolutely. A lot of these apps are surface level great, but the you dig deeper and its really just as easy to build the same functionality yourself. Keeping in mind that these are all decently well funded projects.

Often the "issues" aren't even bugs, its more the realization that I want some sort of functionality that they do not have; and immediately realize that if I spend a weekend on my own "base system" for that use case of SaaS; I can just attach anything to it, rather than waiting for them to release something new in 1-2 months.

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akudha 194 days ago
And yet, there are so many people who have never written a line of code in their life building iOS apps, web apps etc with AI tools and making more money than a super smart software engineer.

Sure these apps could have serious security issues, might have inefficient implementation etc, but in the end they are still able to provide for their families. Not saying this is good or bad, just pointing out that there are at least a few people making a living with these tools

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