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1. 1IM
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   Here's a "behind-the-scenes" look at my development of a cool sensor during my PhD (electrical engineering). This sensor is only about 1/3 of my total research for my degree and took about a year. I've been on HN for a while now and I've seen my fair share of posts about the woes of pursuing a PhD. Now that I'm done with mine I wanna share some anecdotal evidence that doing a PhD can actually be enjoyable (not necessarily easy) and also be doable in 3 years. When I started I knew I didn't want to work on something that would never leave the lab or languish in a dissertation PDF no one…

   2024 · paulbupejr.com

2. 2IV
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   2016 · github.com

3. 3MW
   My weekend project, written on Friday and Today▲79

   2011 · fasterdev.com

4. 4IM
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   2014 · winkervsbecks.github.io

5. 5
   Squibler▲171

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6. 6
   #90DaysOfProse▲181

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7. 7MM
   My ML applications book, which HN helped me write (sample chapter) [pdf]▲272

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8. 8IT
   It took 4 years to sell my startup. I wrote a book about it▲208

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9. 9MP
   My Project, One month later▲37

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10. 10IM
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    2016 · gradeflex.com

11. 11F3
    First 30 Days of Web Development▲9

    2019 · newline.co

12. 12IW
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13. 133D
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14. 14
    40 Day Startup 2.0▲131

    From Idea to Launch in 40 Days, without knowing how to code.

    2015

15. 15
    One Month HTML ▲81

    Learn HTML in 30 days

    2014

16. 16IM
    I made a journal app for Founders and Makers▲20

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17. 17M4
    My 48 hour project for offering and searching one-time jobs▲31

    2012 · haltura.me

18. 18MW
    My weekend(s) project - Strapfolio▲36

    2012 · strapfolio.com

19. 19IB
    I Built an AI-Powered System to Help You Learn Any Skill in 30 Days▲9

    Hey all, I’ve been working on a project that aims to change how we approach learning new skills. The idea is simple — you can master any skill in 30 days using a personalized learning plan powered by AI and Notion. They keys: practice and discipline. How it works: You can fill out a Typeform, and our AI will create a customized 30-day program just for you. Structured learning: Each day, the system provides you with a clear task or lesson based on science-backed learning principles. Track progress: It’s all managed in Notion, so you can stay organized and motivated while learning. Why I built…

    2025 · 30daysmethod.com

20. 20MF
    My first start up (30 days in)▲29

    I quit my job a month ago and have been heads down working on my startup. It's my first time working with Ruby or web development at all. I launched on the 7th - http://www.onefatpig.com Now I'm done with the easy part (code) and working on the substantially harder part (getting users). Any advice?

    2011

21. 21TM
    The most enjoyable way to write a thesis, paper, or blog post▲10

    2021 · monsterwriter.app

22. 22AL
    A library I wrote to perform statistical analysis▲17

    2020 · github.com

23. 23IW
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    2020 · tuberslab.com

24. 24LL
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