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how does the number of active users affect the size of the application?



You need to support a huge range of devices and cultures.


Aside from the technical challenges of running a system with such a massive amount of data:

translations (left to right text and layout: https://sy-sy.facebook.com/), different laws depending on jurisdiction; for example privacy/moderation/takedowns, taxes/payment/invoices if you are selling anything, accessibility

If you ever start a company and you have the long-term goal to offer your service in multiple countries I would advise you to launch in at least 2 countries, preferably supporting different languages.




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