Developers have a problem with side projects
Many developers start side projects with enthusiasm but abandon them before completion due to common patterns: chasing too many ideas simultaneously, overengineering from the start, perfectionism, lack of deadlines, and burnout from treating projects like hackathons. The solution involves focusing on one project at a time, keeping initial implementations simple, setting clear definitions of 'done', creating external accountability through public commitments, and working consistently in small increments rather than marathon sessions.
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