From a young age, the author delved into software experimentation, creating projects that evolved in complexity and impact, culminating in Big & Mini, a platform launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to connect different generations and combat loneliness. However, the challenges of managing user authentication and security became a significant burden, prompting a search for more efficient solutions. The author discovered Descope, an authentication platform that simplifies the process with a code snippet and a drag-and-drop Flow Editor, akin to how Stripe transformed payment processing. This discovery notably facilitated the creation of UT Peach, a platform addressing food waste and insecurity among college students by connecting them with available free food on campus. Descope's ease of use, combined with exemplary customer service, enabled rapid deployment and allowed the author to focus on the core mission of bridging connections in the community, emphasizing the value of tools that relieve developers from routine tasks to enhance innovation and contribution.