I am software developer, with years of experience. Over the years I have started multiple projects but I have always been afraid to release the apps for fear of failure and also considering the fact that I don’t know anything outside development.
Last year I made myself a promise to release one app, so I got to work and so far so good.
I have lost hope along the way and regained it , I have push through all negative thoughts and pushed this app further than any. I have progressed as far as running beta testing with external users ( all with positive comments )and fixed all bugs.
Now I am back to the same fear again and at the top of my fear list are:
- What if people don’t like it ?
- If is fails and I lose all the money I have invested in it
- How do I market it
- I don’t know much about running a business where do I begin with the launch and running this
- I am so introvert I don’t even have friends to test the app , I had to pay external testers.
Any direction, suggestion or helpful answers on how to go about this would be most appreciated.
I was in similar situation Dec-21. Wanted to work on my fav project for several months and was very fearful of failure (I am 50+). But then - “One life, do what you love to do” was always pulling me towards the project.
In Jan-22 started working on the project.
Released website version in Apr-22 and shared it with friends, many liked the idea and provided me initial feedback.
Developed android app by Jul-22.
Now I have 35K+ users, still working on the app to improve it.
No monetization yet.
Some users provide very positive feedback and that cheers me up
I would suggest, just release the app. Don’t worry too much, be open to receive feedback and update the app.