A Reddit user on r/SideProject claims to have earned $20,000 in two months by building and publicly sharing their software development projects on X (formerly Twitter). Their strategy involved consistent posting, building minimum viable products (MVPs) for clients, and leveraging the platform's reach to attract customers. The post generated considerable discussion and skepticism from other Reddit users, questioning the validity of the income claim and the strategy's overall effectiveness. Despite the criticism, the user maintained their account's authenticity and defended their approach, highlighting the power of building in public. Many other users shared their own side project experiences, showcasing a range of successes and failures.