A community buddy of mine recently vented to me about the workplace environment, only to have their own App take off last week, earning a spotlight in the app market and a spike in data. Quietly, they've been working on their product for more than two years; they even asked me how to withdraw their first $100 last year. Today, they're pondering how to leverage their unforeseen fortunes and are eager to share their journey in a forthcoming post. Such is the life of an indie developer—comprising hard work, a stroke of luck, and steadfastness.