I’ve been a mobile developer for years, battling with OEM-specific bugs, App Store reviews, and the never-ending Android fragmentation. But recently, I decided to dip my toes into web development.
TL;DR: As a long-time mobile developer, I tried building a website using Next.js, Tailwind, and v0.ai. The process was surprisingly smooth, with instant deployment via Netlify and no platform-specific headaches. Best of all, it cost only $10 for the domain name. While mobile dev remains close to my heart, web development sometimes feels like the easier path.
I was curious about how easy it really was, I picked up Next.js and Tailwind CSS, using v0.ai to generate some components. Within minutes, I had a responsive layout, something that would have taken much longer on mobile. The best part? No XML, no Compose previews failing to render—just a smooth development experience.
Deploying the project was another revelation. With a simple setup, I had my app live on Netlify, accessible to anyone with a browser. No waiting for Play Store approvals, no worrying about different devices handling updates inconsistently. Debugging was a breeze too—hot reload worked instantly, and browser dev tools provided all the insights I needed. Even better, the entire website was free to host, and I only had to pay $10 for the domain name.
Of course, web development has its quirks—CSS specificity, browser inconsistencies, and learning new deployment pipelines. But compared to the hurdles I’ve faced in mobile, it felt almost too easy.
Does this mean I’m leaving mobile behind? Not at all. Mobile development has its own charm, and there’s something special about building apps people carry with them everywhere. But I’ll admit—sometimes, taking the easy route is tempting.
For those who want to see the results, you can check out the website here: moviematch.app
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