One year of full-time work on personal projects since leaving Google
One year of full-time work on personal projects since leaving Google launched on March 17, 2024 with 17 votes, #1,194 of 4,270 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
This is a personal portfolio documenting one year of independent project work following the creator's departure from Google. The site showcases various personal initiatives developed during this full-time period. It serves as a record for anyone interested in self-directed software development, creative projects, or career transitions away from large tech companies. The portfolio provides insight into what an individual can accomplish with dedicated focus outside of corporate environments.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
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On March 17, 2023 I left Google and decided to see what I could do in a year of working full-time on my ownfrom aappleby.github.io
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