First-time builder here… turns out building the app was the easy part

Hey everyone, first time posting here. I built SecureScan AI — it’s an app that scans AI-generated code and finds vulnerabilities in poorly coded applications. I’m proud of it, it works, and it fills a real need… but now comes the part I didn’t expect: actually getting it in front of people.

I’m a noob builder when it comes to marketing. Do I make demo videos? Post threads? DM everyone I know? Run ads when I don’t even have a budget? I’ve been reading and planning for days, but I keep going in circles.

Here’s how I actually built it (the part that was way easier than marketing, honestly):

Tools I used:

• Supabase for the backend
• Next.js for the frontend
• REACT
• OTHER

My workflow:

1. Defined the problem: “How can I quickly check AI-generated code for vulnerabilities?”
2. Built the MVP: started with core scan functionality, made sure it worked end-to-end
3. Added user authentication, dashboards, and scan logs
4. Tested everything myself and got it running live

Insights I learned:

• Building works like magic when you know exactly what problem you’re solving
• Marketing feels like a completely different skill set
• Relatability matters: I’m sharing my confusion because it’s real, but the product itself is solid

Would love to hear from everyone who’s launched a product — what actually worked for you in the first few months?

Here’s a link if you want to check it out: https://secureaiscanner.com