So little actual software development in software engineering roles

[mark-OGhnF3Lt4opAfugRpC6u6w at public.gmane.org (Mark J Dulcey)]

On 1/12/2011 1:39 PM, Jerry Feldman wrote:

> Of course there is not a lot of money you
> are going to make with an Android or iPhone app.

Well, usually not. But there are a few apps that have sold hundreds of 
thousands of copies; even at a measly $1 or $2 (minus the 30% cut that 
the store takes) that adds up to something. But a more reliable way to 
make money on phone apps is probably to get somebody to hire you to 
develop one.