I launched my first solo side project

In plain words

iKeepm is a home inventory management tool that helps users track and analyze their household items as an alternative to spreadsheets. Built by a systems administrator who taught himself PHP over six years of side projects, the application provides features designed to simplify how people organize and monitor their possessions. The tool targets homeowners looking for a more structured way to manage their inventory than traditional spreadsheet methods.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

iKeepm - Track, analyze and improve your home inventory management.

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