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We’re stuck. In the project we started ourselves.

PromptCoder began as an experiment:
a browser-based coding tool with built-in AI prompts.

We thought we’d make a basic MVP and move on.
But something shifted.


Why it became a trap (in a good way):

  • We invested time, ideas, and identity
  • We started getting feedback from real users
  • We felt responsible - to ourselves and to the process

We didn’t plan to build a system.
But that’s exactly what it became.


The project isn’t perfect:

⚠️ Traffic is inconsistent
⚠️ Audience fit still unclear
⚠️ Team is small and progress is slow

And yet - it’s become part of how we think.
We open the browser and ask:
"What can we improve today?"


What’s next?

  • ✅ GitHub integration
  • ✅ Support for local folder workflows
  • ✅ New UX iterations
  • ✅ Honest documentation of the journey

Final thought:

Effort ≠ success.
Success ≠ effort.
But effort increases your odds. And that’s all we’ve got.

https://promptcoder.it.com

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