There’s always that one friend who casually says, “Why don’t you just build an app?” as if it’s as simple as making instant noodles. This post is a love letter (or maybe a rant) about why that statement makes developers want to throw their keyboards.

What They Think:

  • Step 1: Have an idea.
  • Step 2: Write a few lines of code.
  • Step 3: Profit!

What Actually Happens:

  • Research frameworks, APIs, and third-party integrations.
  • Spend days fixing compatibility issues.
  • Realize you need a backend, front-end, and a UX designer.
  • Cry when deployment fails.

Why We Secretly Hate It:
It oversimplifies the blood, sweat, and caffeine that goes into app development 🙁

Next time someone says “just build an app,” I’ll smile and say, “Sure! Just hand me $50,000 and a development team. xD