Time/week spent: 5h - 15h

When engaging in custom API development for automation, individuals typically spend around 5 to 15 hours per week on this side hustle. Time allocation may vary depending on the complexity of projects and client demand. Tasks involve a mix of learning new technologies, coding, testing APIs, communicating with clients to understand requirements, and project management. Initially, more time is usually required for learning and setting up the necessary development environment, but as one gains expertise, the workload may decrease. Online communities suggest that this hustle is demanding in terms of technical skills and project management but can be rewarding. Individuals report spending varying amounts of time, with some dedicating more hours for larger-scale projects or multiple clients.