How a Cuban Developer built and publish an app against all odds

Want to know how a Cuban developer is breaking the rules, and going further than anyone else in the country? I’m pretty sure you don’t know all the struggles of being a Cuban developer. Trying to build and publish your own app for the rest of the world? That’s playing on hard mode. First, you can’t publish apps or even access some websites from Cuba. We don’t have access to Mastercard, Visa, or any international banking for online payments. But I did it anyway. I built an app, one that would have helped me when I was lost, wasting my life playing video games like so many other young guys. At 21, I realized I needed to take control of my life and build better habits. Now, at 23, I’ve made it happen. I wanted an app to track healthy habits, but most of them were either ugly, bloated, slow, or just distracting. I also needed something to keep me motivated on the lonely path of self-improvement, like a little nudge when I needed it most. So, I built it myself. A few days ago, I finally published it. But with no strong following, ranking high is tough. Still, I’m pushing forward, trying to get users and make an impact. That’s my story. Hope you find it interesting and thanks for reading.