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Life & fun · September 18, 2011

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BestBooks100.com

Hi, Just thought I want to put this beta site out for public review. It's a prototype of a cms/bookstore engine I am working on using google app engine. The total work so far is clocked at about 7.5 hours -- using Gaelyk is really productive if you know Grails. Comments and insights will be appreciated. http://www.bestbooks100.com

BestBooks100.com launched on September 18, 2011 with 14 votes, #85 of 306 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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BestBooks100.com is a prototype content management and bookstore engine built on Google App Engine using Gaelyk. The site demonstrates rapid development capabilities for those familiar with Grails, completed in approximately 7.5 hours of work. It is designed for developers and book enthusiasts interested in exploring a lightweight bookstore platform and providing feedback on the early-stage project.

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