How I Make $6,800/Month Selling Niche VS Code Extensions
The article discusses how the author transitioned from building a project management SaaS to creating niche VS Code extensions. By focusing on specific developer pain points, the author now earns an average of $6,800 per month from three extensions. This approach requires maintenance but has lower overhead compared to traditional web applications.
- ▪The author initially spent six months developing a project management tool that earned only $42.
- ▪After pivoting to create lightweight VS Code extensions, the author now generates significant monthly income.
- ▪The extensions address specific issues faced by developers, leading to their success.
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