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Learn how to automate a profitable side project using Python, n8n, and Telegram to reduce maintenance overhead and prevent burnout in this 30-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2025. Discover the journey of building a side project that generated over $15,000 in revenue, from initial development through the overwhelming maintenance phase that nearly led to its shutdown. Explore practical automation solutions using the fair-code licensed tool n8n to handle user interactions by connecting custom Python scripts, web scrapers, and Telegram bot integration for streamlined project management. Gain insights into the realities of running a side project with paying customers, including handling customer support, combating fraud, and managing the unexpected challenges that can quickly lead to developer burnout. Understand why building the initial product is just the beginning and learn strategies for creating sustainable automation systems using free tools. This presentation combines technical Python implementation details with hard-earned lessons about entrepreneurship and project sustainability, offering a balanced perspective on turning coding skills into recurring revenue while maintaining work-life balance through intelligent automation.
