all I wanted to do was learn Rails - ended up going way further

In plain words

This is a personal project that documents one developer's journey beyond initial Rails learning goals. Started in 2012, it serves as a record of how a straightforward programming education effort expanded into something more substantial. The project is accessible at theindianlist.com and appeals to developers interested in learning pathways, personal growth in tech, and how side projects can evolve beyond their original scope.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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