I started this project thinking it would take one week.
Just a small app directory.
Nothing serious.
“Build it fast, ship it, move on.”
Four months later… I’m still here.
What surprised me wasn’t the code. It was how quickly I started caring.
At first, I was just listing apps like many directories do. But the more I worked on it, the more it felt empty. Pages existed, but they didn’t really help anyone.
So I kept tweaking things:
- adding real use-cases
- separating Android, iOS, and web apps properly
- thinking about who would use an app, not just what it is
Somewhere along the way, the project quietly changed direction.
It stopped being “an app directory” and turned into something closer to:
apps for real needs, not just listings.
Whether someone is a student, a professional, or running a small business, I wanted them to land on a page and think:
“Yeah, this actually solves my problem.”
I still tell myself I’ll “finish it soon”.
But side projects have a funny way of growing once you’re emotionally invested.
Still building. Still refactoring. Still learning to keep things simple.
If you’re curious, this is what I’ve been slowly shaping:
👉 https://appsarc.com
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