Using My Own Application

April 6, 2024

Real-World Usage

I've been using PhantomCloudX for my actual trading, and it's been eye-opening. Using something you built reveals issues you never noticed during development.

Issues I've Found

I've discovered:

  • Some UI elements that aren't intuitive
  • Performance issues with large datasets
  • Missing features I wish I had
  • Bugs that only appear with real usage

This is valuable feedback, even if it's just from me.

Improvements Made

I've been making improvements:

  • Better data validation
  • Improved UI/UX
  • Performance optimizations
  • Bug fixes

It's satisfying to improve something based on real usage.

What I've Learned

Building something and using it daily teaches you:

  • What features actually matter
  • What can be improved
  • How users (even if it's just you) interact with your app
  • The difference between "it works" and "it works well"

Iteration

I'm learning that software development is iterative. You build, use, improve, repeat. PhantomCloudX is better now than when I first deployed it, and it will be better in the future.

Next Project

I'm starting to think about my next project. I have ideas, but I want to finish polishing PhantomCloudX first. I want it to be really good before I move on.