However, with the explosion of mobile applications (apps), there is now a large market of independent software developers. (thebalance.com)
Independent software developers face the same pricing pressures and economic hurdles that independent authors face, and the same obstacles in trying to get products placed on store shelves or accepted by mainstream publishers. (ditchwalk.com)
If you include non-gaming apps and e-books-as-apps, the overlap between what independent authors are trying to do and what independent software developers are doing is complete. (ditchwalk.com)