Nicobe

I disappeared from build in public last December. No big drama — I just burned out and went quiet. But I never fully stopped. I've been building OvationAI on the side: it helps local businesses get more 5-star reviews, and quietly routes unhappy customers to private feedback instead of a public 1-star. The part I'm most proud of — the "shield" that checks satisfaction before sending the review link 👇 Feels good to be building again.

Day 33 of building MindNotes: I'm finally happy with the overall landing design ! Today I took some time reset my mind. So I did some task planification, copywriting and features preparation. I'll soon publish the landing !

@anderoav Yeah I like backend so much better 🤣

@NicobeDevFr yea design can be a pain in the ass

Day 32 of building MindNotes First version of still ongoing. Even with the AI tools, design is the part where I have the most trouble. I'm always wondering if it looks good (if that even makes sense) or changing the colors, spacing, etc..

@audiencon Miraculous Viral Product

what's MVP? Wrong answers only.

@AdityaShips It's accessible once you got the grab of what's working or not For that you have to fail Most pass on this step

I built 3 apps. Grew them to 6,000+ users. Made over $1,500. Grew my X to 12k followers All with a $5/m internet plan and a 3 year old $568 Windows laptop. I see people complaining for no reason. Honestly, I feel envious of them sometimes. Bro, if I can do this, you can too.

@averycode Fore sure gemini is right We can see the huge design difference Right is much more cleaner

I made two models build the same app, the difference was huge 🤯 > Gemini 3 pro vs gpt-5.1 codex > Same app, same prompt > Built with rork ai Guess which build was gemini and which was codex

@jacobrodri_ Going with firebase

If you were a vibe coder with basic coding knowledge… Which of these three would you choose for your app’s authentication?

Day 31 of building MindNotes Today I wasn't feeling like coding. I wasn't feeling like writing either and honestly I wasn't feeling to continue the streak. But I still did a little, I switched on landing creation instead of the app test. Sometimes when determination is fading the solution is to get some rest and come back stronger. At least I didn't quit.

@oranahhX Thanks for the advices !

Most small accounts fail because they tweet like they're already famous.. If you're under 1k followers, the game isn't posting... it's VISIBILITY. 0–500 → Stop tweeting into the void. Reply everywhere. 500–3k → Be the value plug. Teach something people can steal. 3k–10k → Then opinions matter. 10k+ → Then lifestyle works. 100k+ → Then anything flies. Match the lvl you're on. Most skip steps and wonder why their "motivational thread" gets like 3 views. Right strategy but WRONG stage. Fix that and growth stops feeling like luck.

@jacobrodri_ This assets looks awesome !

Day 3 vibecoding an app where your creature levels up for every day you stick to your habit → I’m almost done with the onboarding and this is the screen where you pick your first creature (first habit) Nanobanana is by far the best AI for creating assets btw

@averycode It's ok to dream big !

December goals 🎯 > 10k followers > Launch my first mobile app > First paying customer They feel a little out of reach, but goals should be ambitious, otherwise they’re just a todo list

@andi_losing Taking some time away when you feel like it is the good choice It helps you coming stronger, don't be hard on yourself

I lost focus lately. Didn’t take the time for X. Didn’t take the time to make good content. I’m back now. And some really cool things are on the way.

[MindNotes] Voice to notes apps for builders | Day 30 Created the MindNotes app in appstoreconnect and did all the subscriptions setup so I can setup RC after the first submission I also fixed some onboarding stuff, still in trouble with the google auth😅 Today was a chill day I took some time for myself !

🎉 1 month of building in public 🎉 → 0 to 50K impressions 🔥 → 0 to 71 followers 🚀 → 90 posts, 0 days missed MindNotes MVP: 70% done Started posting into the void. Now building an audience before launch. Really happy with how this is going. Thanks for being part of the journey 🙏

@MacAppu0 Excuse me How many replies a day ? 😱

This is how consistency looks like.

So, it's been a month of building in public🎊, and I'm going to make a little summary of everything I've learned. I'm separating it into 3 categories (building, marketing, personal) and sharing what actually worked for me 👇 Building: → I validated ideas through users. I talked to people, not just nodded to my own hype. → I used the MomTest to invalidate one idea. It asks the right questions so users don't just flatter you. → Just because your app solves a problem doesn't mean people will buy it. I can be bothered enough to pay — but I'm biased. → Release a reliable MVP fast. It's "Minimum" and "Viable" for a reason — speed matters for learning. → Tech choice: pick what makes you fast and comfortable. Everyone will argue about speed/cost — but I care about shipping. → Copying an existing, proven concept is less risky. Start where people already pay. Less glamour, more odds. → A new concept is harder, but if it works, you get displacement power — few competitors, big upside. Marketing: → Go niche. Small groups talk to each other. You get better conversion vs vague impressions. → Be consistent in your messaging. Don't flip your copy/position 15,000 times — pick one thing and stick with it. → Building an audience helps, but it's one channel. Ads, organic content, SEO — they all matter. → Organic content has massive upside if you learn it. I saw people explode by mastering it (@jackfriks). Personal: → Discipline is the pillar. It doesn't guarantee success, but it's what people who win all have in → common. → Know when to quit. Sticking to an app that doesn't work wastes time. Fail fast, learn faster. → Failures teach more than long-term success. Success fades, mistakes stick — and they shape better moves. → Stop comparing yourself to others — it only brings frustration and stress. Focus on your path. In one month I learned to validate with users, ship fast with a comfy tech stack, pick niche marketing, and treat discipline + smart quitting as core habits. I'm grateful for everyone I've learned from by reading your posts or discussing in replies. Let's make the next month even better