Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by Bognar » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 1:20 PM UTC

mindcrime wrote: post #16

Right now I'm mostly thinking about AI. Right this minute I'm sitting in a cafe reading a book on Multi-Agent Oriented Programming with a framework called JaCaMo[1], and later tonight when I get home I'll probably spend some time getting my Fuseki[2] server loaded with some base schemas (SKOS, FOAF, etc) as I slowly start working on getting things set up to explore some ideas around integrating symbolic logic with LL…

I would highly recommend getting a drone simulator off Steam. You can practice the controls and drill them into your fingertips during times when you can't fly the real thing (battery recharging, night time, weather, ...). Most advanced radios allow you to hook them up to the computer so you can fly with the exact same inputs, but a console controller is also acceptable.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by memcg » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 1:36 PM UTC

shiroiushi wrote: post #904

This isn't really very interesting or innovative compared to other comments here, but lately I've decided I want to build a home server to do a few tasks: Jellyfin server, photo server (probably using Immich which looks like a nice clone of Google Photos, where I'm almost out of space), automated device backups, etc., so I've been doing a lot of research into this. I've built computers in the past many times, but I g…

I'm hoping to do something similar, but only use HW that I own or can find at yard/estates sales. I bought a 4Tb WD My Cloud this weekend for $5. Found a 2Tb for $1 several years ago and WD replaced it for free.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by itsharveenatwal » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 2:45 PM UTC

I’m working on an iphone app to fight my screen time addiction. You pick the apps you want to block, set a timer for how long you want to stay focused for, and lastly you set a pledge.

A pledge is the price you’ll pay for breaking your pledge. It’s more than one second of reflection. You have to ask yourself “do i want to spend a $1 to use YouTube when i should be studying”?

I don’t have a website right now. I’m calling it FocusPledge. It’s near complete so if you’re curious you can shoot me a message or follow me on X at @harveenatwal_

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by aktenlage » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 3:20 PM UTC

anon012012 wrote: post #622

I am working alone on https://tree-of-knowledge.org This is a hierarchical representation of any given piece of knowledge. It starts with a tree root node that you specify (let's say Kung fu), then it branches out into multiples subcategories (techniques, styles, philosophy, weaponry, ect...) and then you can click on these subcategories to branch out even more into the graphical tree. This is all generated on-the-fl…

Nice work. An AI populated mind map. I like it. Just missed a way to go from a node to more textual content if I want to know more than just a bullet list. E.g. an abstract-style paragraph, or even just a web search for the string.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by program » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 3:34 PM UTC

I'm making a little mobile game for my son to learn Lua and make him have fun. The prototype is ready. Once I polish it, I will release it for free. https://zaerl.com/2024/08/26/i-created-a-game-for-my-son-par...

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by netcoyote » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 3:53 PM UTC

kolleraa wrote: post #239

I'm working on a web app that helps you discover books, movies, TV shows, video games, and songs that you'll like. The app makes it super easy to describe what you're looking for and then gives you a unique set of 10 suggestions on each run. It's the first solo project I've done in many years and I'm having a great time learning. I've also been able to get some great recommendations for myself and it's fun to use! ht…

This is great! I’d encourage you to add buttons for values larger than $1!

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by chirau » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 4:30 PM UTC

wluer wrote: post #164

I've been working on a site that helps you find in-person work in NYC that is actually convenient: https://walkablework.com I recently left a startup I had cofounded after a few years because we were a remote team and I came to the conclusion that we weren't going to be successful without working together in person. I wanted to make this site to help people like me use location as an early filter to find good compani…

great work. maybe add a filter for contract/fulltime as well if it is not too much to ask.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by wingerlang » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 5:12 PM UTC

License key management for developers of macOS applications. https://padlocksdk.com/

I've been building some macOS apps lately, and I kept duplicating and adding onto the license key backend. I figured I should build it more properly so I built a Saas for myself (and finally took the step into Laravel at the same time).

I have no costumers except myself. If anyone wants a free account in exchange for feedback I am happy to help set it up.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

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Post by southwesterly » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 6:45 PM UTC

dsalaj wrote: post #559

My interest in sound design and music production took a surprising turn and I now spend my weekends studying alien vocalization. More specifically, figuring out how to synthesize believable alien vocals and make them expressive and customizable enough to be a tool for anyone who needs that sort of thing for their creative work. I am releasing everything for free and the first "instrument" and sample pack with preview…

That’s… amazing. I love it.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

#930

Post by anon012012 » Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 6:49 PM UTC

anon012012 wrote: post #622

I am working alone on https://tree-of-knowledge.org This is a hierarchical representation of any given piece of knowledge. It starts with a tree root node that you specify (let's say Kung fu), then it branches out into multiples subcategories (techniques, styles, philosophy, weaponry, ect...) and then you can click on these subcategories to branch out even more into the graphical tree. This is all generated on-the-fl…

A message to everyone: Thank you for your interest and comments and mails and votes and feedbacks. I am sorry the service was interrupted & down & I had to makeshift with ugly donation links in a ugly sidebar for hours, ect (I got 5€ donation! not crazy but it was actually useful)...

Anyway I managed to get it back running, and running strong! Mail me if you have nice words to say or if you think we can do partnerships. I received nice proposals already, which should improve the service significantly in the coming days. The goal is to entertain and educate, and as free as we can! haha, modestly. Thank you again for everything!