Indie hacker advice: you only need a $3-5k/month niche, not a huge market
gefei55 · x · 2026-11-13
The author argues that despite a tough industry climate, opportunities abound for individuals: companies must chase big markets, but a solo developer only needs to find a small niche worth $3-5k per month.
He cautions that it still requires continuous learning, iteration and practice, and newcomers should approach new tools with humility.
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