What I Learned from Wasting 2 Years on a Failed App

"I Spent 2 Years Building a Music App—Here’s What I Learned"

Have you ever spent years working on a project, only to realize it wasn’t going to work out? That’s exactly what happened with Aria, the music app I dedicated two years to developing. What started as a simple idea—using a Tinder-like swipe feature to grow Spotify playlists—evolved into a much bigger vision. But along the way, I ran into challenges I couldn’t overcome.

In this video, I’ll share the story behind Aria, from its beginnings as a college brainstorming session to the hard decision to let it go. I’ll also dive into the 4 major lessons I learned about app development, including:

Why validating your idea early can save you time and money
The importance of building something you’d actually use
How to avoid the dangers of scope creep
And why knowing when to move on is essential for growth
Do I regret spending all that time on this project? Absolutely not. I gained invaluable experience in mobile app development, and those lessons are already shaping my next steps. If you’re an aspiring developer, entrepreneur, or just curious about the app-building process, this video is for you.

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