What I Learned Building Side Projects Nobody Asked For
Every developer has that one side project — the one nobody asked for, but somehow taught them more than any tutorial ever could.
For me, it started with an idea to build a “Random Compliment Generator” just for fun. No roadmap, no users, no pressure. Surprisingly, here’s what I learned:
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Done > Perfect: Shipping a weird project is better than planning a perfect one.
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Tech Stack Doesn’t Matter (Much): It’s more about how you solve a problem, not what you use.
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UI/UX is underrated: Even silly projects need good UX to make people smile.
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Feedback is fuel: Even a single comment can motivate you to build more.
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Most importantly: HAVE FUN!
If you’re stuck in tutorial hell, try building something random. It might just be the best thing you do.
Have you built a fun side project? Drop the link below! 
