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Ask HN: What software should I rewrite as open source?
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#12Visual Basic - language + modern IDE implementation.
This is what I came to say. So glad to see it here. VB6 is RAD.
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#13Visual Basic - language + modern IDE implementation.
This is actually my answer too, VB6 was the epitome of GUI dev.
I'm actually starting to play around with Lazarus to see if it's a reasonable replacement.
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#14visual basic but using react/react native or similar modern frameworks. Enable developers to drag and drop components but can also right click to edit the code seamlessly
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#15Visual Basic - language + modern IDE implementation.
language + modern IDE but using react /react native
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#16Unity
yes. Unity but with Python ,typescript or a lisp like language
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#17I miss FoxPro; I learned it while studying CS and created applications that could empower mom-and-pop stores. It could manage their inventory, handle invoicing, and generate basic sales reports for them.
FoxPro was simple yet remarkably powerful.
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#18Weird question. Rewrite whatever you feel like writing. You have to have an internal drive rather than something derived from outside of yourself. You aren't being paid for your work, so there has to be some other incentive. Whether that is just some mental challenge, or the acclamation of your peers.
I think it's a good question. By trying to find something that others want, OP is more likely to find actual users and feedback.
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#19Would love to see ride hailing apps in open source, since most of them are losing lots of money and may shut down.
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#20Winamp.