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by akg_67 4471 days ago
I second this approach. My current side project, a data analytics web service, born out of similar process.

1. I was downloading data on regular basis and manually analyzing data using Excel.

2. My wife wanted to analyze the same data but she didn't like my manual approach. And, asked me to automate the process, so I did and setup a system at home.

3. Then, she wanted to be able to remotely access the system at home. So I setup a VPN to access home system.

4. Then, some of her colleagues and friends wanted to use same system. So I setup a website with same system and user authentication.

5. That's how my web service evolved and currently has 1,000+ registered users.