The article discusses the challenges of building a photo sharing app despite the perception of it being straightforward.
The author faced issues with performance when adding a large number of high-resolution images to the app.
Lessons learned include the importance of paying for services, unreliable project estimations, and the need for image storage solutions.
Improving image load time and dealing with bugs like handling the back button and swiping gestures are highlighted.
The author shares experiences with frameworks like Nuxt, challenges with Cloudflare cache, and managing large photo uploads.
The deployment process on sliplane.io is recommended due to its simplicity for running Docker containers on a VPS.
The article concludes with advice to not underestimate the complexity of building a photo sharing app and emphasizes the value of investing in quality solutions.