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Microsoft Azure costs totaled ¥1,234, accounting for over half of the developer's total expenditure.
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7/2/2026
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Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
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Indie Developer Shows the Bill: Spent $325 Building a Mini Program, Earned Zero Revenue
bilibiliWinters的日常6/16/2026
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