Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 819: Fun & Profitable Side Projects for Developers
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Sep 9, 2024 Scott and Wes dive into the world of side projects, sharing their Hack Week experiments. They discuss how to spark inspiration and navigate technology choices. The duo emphasizes transforming fun ideas into profitable endeavors while balancing learning and project goals. Personal stories add flavor, showing the potential of side projects to bring joy and new opportunities. Plus, they offer tips on planning, managing, and finishing what you start, ensuring no idea gets left behind!
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Wes's Hack Week Project
- Wes is building a project that prints Sentry errors to a thermal receipt printer.
- He's using Sentry's API and webhooks to trigger the printing.
Scott's Hack Week Project
- Scott and CJ are building a desktop app as a production assistant for Syntax.
- It processes MP4s, pulls metadata using AI, and is built with Tauri, Svelte 5, and IndexedDB.
Generating Side Project Ideas
- Keep a list of side project ideas, as they can come from anywhere.
- If you're struggling, consider solving a personal problem or exploring new technologies.