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Show HN: Front end-Only-Authorization – A new web standard
Show HN: Lance – Alternative to Parquet for ML data
Show HN: Lance – Alternative to Parquet for ML data
Show HN: Micro Chat – Private group chat
Hey all<p>I'm Asim. I'm an engineer who's been hacking on an open source project called Micro for the past eight years (<a href="https://micro.dev" rel="nofollow">https://micro.dev</a>). In that time I've done a lot of things, all Dev related but ultimately most of my career was spent working on platforms for consumer products. After many attempts I've decided the path forward is to focus on building something that solves my own problem. Micro Chat is a solution to some of the social media problems I've been having.<p>What I've been looking for most of my life is a community. A place to belong. I scoured the internet for that with strangers. But I think that's wrong. The public forums are also the wrong place to find that connection. What we need to do is focus on smaller communities starting with real connections. We need to strip away a lot of the addictive behaviours and issues created by social media. I think things like hackernews are great because it's very simple text based, with no notification and centers around conversations about topics of interest. I think that's how group chat should also be. The difference here is, I want a place to build small private communities e.g micro communities. Most real groups lose their value beyond a certain size. For me that's around 20 people. As an introvert I really care about strong connections with a handful of people. Unfortunately those real world connections are now spread globally as people moved away and while we have private slacks or WhatsApp grojps to stay in touch it just feels like the wrong setup for that. If anything I want to consolidate it into one place.<p>Anyway I'm sharing this now to get some feedback. I think the tech and the product will evolve but only by finding out if others feel the same.<p><a href="https://micro.mu" rel="nofollow">https://micro.mu</a>
Show HN: Micro Chat – Private group chat
Hey all<p>I'm Asim. I'm an engineer who's been hacking on an open source project called Micro for the past eight years (<a href="https://micro.dev" rel="nofollow">https://micro.dev</a>). In that time I've done a lot of things, all Dev related but ultimately most of my career was spent working on platforms for consumer products. After many attempts I've decided the path forward is to focus on building something that solves my own problem. Micro Chat is a solution to some of the social media problems I've been having.<p>What I've been looking for most of my life is a community. A place to belong. I scoured the internet for that with strangers. But I think that's wrong. The public forums are also the wrong place to find that connection. What we need to do is focus on smaller communities starting with real connections. We need to strip away a lot of the addictive behaviours and issues created by social media. I think things like hackernews are great because it's very simple text based, with no notification and centers around conversations about topics of interest. I think that's how group chat should also be. The difference here is, I want a place to build small private communities e.g micro communities. Most real groups lose their value beyond a certain size. For me that's around 20 people. As an introvert I really care about strong connections with a handful of people. Unfortunately those real world connections are now spread globally as people moved away and while we have private slacks or WhatsApp grojps to stay in touch it just feels like the wrong setup for that. If anything I want to consolidate it into one place.<p>Anyway I'm sharing this now to get some feedback. I think the tech and the product will evolve but only by finding out if others feel the same.<p><a href="https://micro.mu" rel="nofollow">https://micro.mu</a>
Show HN: Build your own ChatGPT with Mersei
Show HN: Candydate – TikTok Meets Tinder but for Recruitment
HB here, sharing my first post ; )<p>I run a tech lab in the UK, and after several costly, poor hires over the years, we decided to build our own hiring tool with a focus on personality over skills.<p>Here's the thing: resumes suck at showcasing personality! We've been using video and AI successfully and for quite some time to solve this problem. Now, we thought, why not spread the love? Especially if we can make it FREE for small businesses like ours?<p><a href="https://candydate.app" rel="nofollow">https://candydate.app</a>, has the following goals:<p>1. Highlight true personalities using short videos, instead of relying on CVs or forms.
2. Employ AI to help rank applicants for each role, based on human factors and company culture.
3. Transform the selection process into something akin to scrolling through TikTok or using Tinder.<p>Job seekers won't need to fill out forms, attach resumes, create an account or download anything. They just scan a QR code, record a short video, and they're done. It's truly simple!<p>The aim was never to build an ATS (too complex for our needs) or a job listing site (there are many already). Instead, something simpler, to use wherever we already advertise vacancies, be it online or in print.<p>We believe small businesses that lack recruitment tools (like we did) might appreciate it, although Candydate can certainly help businesses of all sizes.<p>I have no idea how to launch or promote this type of tool, so any feedback or tips on spreading the word or improving the app would be immensely appreciated.<p>Many thanks, HN!
Show HN: Splitzy – Dead simple and privacy-friendly website A/B testing
Hi! I'm the founder of Splitzy.<p>Most of the A/B testing solutions out there are way too enterprisey for solopreneurs and indie devs... so I created Splitzy!
Show HN: Splitzy – Dead simple and privacy-friendly website A/B testing
Hi! I'm the founder of Splitzy.<p>Most of the A/B testing solutions out there are way too enterprisey for solopreneurs and indie devs... so I created Splitzy!
Show HN: I open sourced the QR designer from my failed startup
My designer is somewhat special, if I do say so myself, as it allows you to put arbitrary designs in the middle area of the QR while still being totally scannable.
Show HN: I open sourced the QR designer from my failed startup
My designer is somewhat special, if I do say so myself, as it allows you to put arbitrary designs in the middle area of the QR while still being totally scannable.
Show HN: I open sourced the QR designer from my failed startup
My designer is somewhat special, if I do say so myself, as it allows you to put arbitrary designs in the middle area of the QR while still being totally scannable.
Show HN: I built a gallary of 200 B2B SaaS pricing pages
I'm obsessed with pricing page design and optimization.<p>So I went ahead and made a collection of 200 B2B SaaS pricing pages so that other B2B founders can have an easy-to-use resource to go to for inspiration.<p>Hope someone finds it useful!
Show HN: Open-Source Alternative to DocSend
hey hn, i’m alana, founder of basecase and creator of docbase www.getdocbase.com<p>docbase is an open-source alternative to docsend, which lets you securely share documents and track engagement in real-time.<p>with docbase, you can upload any document, get a secure link (with or without a password or expiration date), and view who interacts with it and when. one main use case is for founders to send their memos/decks to potential investors. as a founder and investor myself, it’s a tool i use all the time to both send and receive pitch documents.<p>the idea came from a tweet [0], which immediately made me ping @kiwicopple with excitement. i raced to put together a very basic version 1.0 in a few days and launched it last night. luckily, it actually wasn’t too difficult using supabase for the database, authentication, and storage, next.js app router, shadcn ui [1], and vercel hosting.<p>i’m already working on some updates for version 2.0, like improving page load performance, adding notifications, and enriching analytics. it’s entirely open-source [2], so anyone can contribute and help me make it better.<p>i’d love your feedback, so hit me up on github or twitter with your thoughts!<p>[0] <a href="https://twitter.com/mfts0/status/1660980644065730561?s=20" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/mfts0/status/1660980644065730561?s=20</a>
[1] <a href="https://ui.shadcn.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ui.shadcn.com/</a>
[2] <a href="https://github.com/alanagoyal/docbase">https://github.com/alanagoyal/docbase</a>
Show HN: fastgron: A JSON to GRON Converter That's 40 Times Faster Than Gron
Hello HN! I want to introduce fastgron, my new project.<p>fastgron is a JSON to GRON converter, built to be incredibly fast – it's 40 times faster than Gron. GRON is a tool for making JSON greppable, but it can slow down with larger files. With fastgron, even a 200MB JSON file can be converted in just 1 second.<p>Key features include streaming conversion for memory efficiency and an optimized path reconstruction for faster operations. It leverages C++ and the simdjson and fast_io libraries for speed.<p>I welcome all feedback, suggestions, or questions. Thank you!
Show HN: fastgron: A JSON to GRON Converter That's 40 Times Faster Than Gron
Hello HN! I want to introduce fastgron, my new project.<p>fastgron is a JSON to GRON converter, built to be incredibly fast – it's 40 times faster than Gron. GRON is a tool for making JSON greppable, but it can slow down with larger files. With fastgron, even a 200MB JSON file can be converted in just 1 second.<p>Key features include streaming conversion for memory efficiency and an optimized path reconstruction for faster operations. It leverages C++ and the simdjson and fast_io libraries for speed.<p>I welcome all feedback, suggestions, or questions. Thank you!
Codictionary: A newsletter that explain tech terms in plain, everyday language
Hey there! As a software developer, I've always wished that my clients, managers, directors, and stakeholders could get a better grasp of programming. I know they can't become coding gurus overnight, but wouldn't it be awesome if they could at least understand terms like APIs, caching, and variables? I think it would make communication a whole lot smoother and help us have more meaningful conversations.
I decided to create a newsletter that explains all these tech terms in super simple language!<p>At first, I tried to make a newsletter just for my clients. I wanted to bridge the gap between tech-savvy folks like me and those who aren't as familiar with the ins and outs of programming. But then it hit me—why not make it available to everyone who wants to understand the tech world without having to learn how to code? So, I revamped it to cater to anyone who's curious about technology.<p>Each edition of the newsletter focuses on a specific tech term or concept. We'll break it down, ditch the complicated jargon, and give you real-life examples that make it all crystal clear. My goal isn't to teach you programming (that's a whole different ball game). Instead, I want to give you the knowledge you need to have better conversations and a deeper understanding of the tech that shapes our world.<p>So, whether you're an entrepreneur who wants to connect better with your tech team, a project manager looking to understand what the developers are talking about, or simply a tech enthusiast who wants to dive into the digital world, hop on board and let's make tech simple together!
Show HN: Tiny – A 2D Game Engine in Kotlin Working with Lua
I created a small 2D game engine named Tiny.<p>The engine was created using Kotlin Multiplatform and can run on a JVM and JS.
Funny things: Games can be created using the programming language Lua.<p>Tiny is designed to help you create and test your ideas quickly and effectively. Not only can you run your games on your desktop computer, but you can also export them for the web, making it easy to share your creations with others.<p>You can create games easily with the hot reload, small API and Lua, which is very easy to learn.<p>If you want to test a game idea, to try to create your first game or just have fun, give it a try to Tiny.
Show HN: Tiny – A 2D Game Engine in Kotlin Working with Lua
I created a small 2D game engine named Tiny.<p>The engine was created using Kotlin Multiplatform and can run on a JVM and JS.
Funny things: Games can be created using the programming language Lua.<p>Tiny is designed to help you create and test your ideas quickly and effectively. Not only can you run your games on your desktop computer, but you can also export them for the web, making it easy to share your creations with others.<p>You can create games easily with the hot reload, small API and Lua, which is very easy to learn.<p>If you want to test a game idea, to try to create your first game or just have fun, give it a try to Tiny.
Show HN: Tiny – A 2D Game Engine in Kotlin Working with Lua
I created a small 2D game engine named Tiny.<p>The engine was created using Kotlin Multiplatform and can run on a JVM and JS.
Funny things: Games can be created using the programming language Lua.<p>Tiny is designed to help you create and test your ideas quickly and effectively. Not only can you run your games on your desktop computer, but you can also export them for the web, making it easy to share your creations with others.<p>You can create games easily with the hot reload, small API and Lua, which is very easy to learn.<p>If you want to test a game idea, to try to create your first game or just have fun, give it a try to Tiny.