cover of episode 21 - João Dias: Making a Living on the Play Store, Tasker, Working around OS Permissions, App Stalkers & more!

21 - João Dias: Making a Living on the Play Store, Tasker, Working around OS Permissions, App Stalkers & more!

2020/10/27
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Coffee & Coding: the App Developer Podcast

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Shownotes Transcript

Today's guest is João Dias - developer behind legendary Android automation app Tasker).

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why he started developing apps
  • Quitting his job to earn a living as a full time independent developer
  • App monetization models
  • Deciding which features to build
  • The mess that is the Android permissions system
  • Working around OS restrictions
  • Dealing with negative reviews
  • Advice to aspiring developers on marketing their apps
  • and much much more!

🌎 Connect with João

You can find João on Twitter @joaomgcd), on Patreon here) & on his website @ joaoapps.com).

🔎 Resources discussed in the show