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Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by immortalloom on Thursday March 09, 2023 @12:05PM (#35083541)
1. LOL! Sorry! Volume is tricky to get right. I'll fix this with my next video. 2. Agree 100%! Second bots are becoming more sophisticated, but the truth is I am still pretty early. The video on this post, and on the website, is actually about a month old. I had planned on making an updated video with more interesting scenarios, but I ran out of time! I will have an updated video within the next two weeks. I also need to show screenshots of sample outputs, agree 100% 3. Defensibility - I wouldn't say this can be too easily copied. I am building custom compilers at the feature level (the high level plan), compilers for individual files, and piecing this together with GPT-3 queries on the code base, and using GPT-3 to generate new files, and modify files. Other than that, that's all I got! 4. You are 100% right. If Second becomes just a really fancy starter kit, it won't be a great business. However, I have found that my early customers do not know all of the features that they need up front, and tend to configure features in second, and then do a lot of BE work and some tweaks, and then do another feature a few days later. So I think Second can be integrated into a normal product delivery workflow. Also, I plan to add other capabilities like AI code reviews, and auto upgrades and maintenance via bots
Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by immortalloom on Thursday March 09, 2023 @12:36PM (#35084002)
Also about being a solo founder. It's rough!
Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by tmshu1 on Thursday March 09, 2023 @01:39PM (#35084899)
You got this! Second looks really cool. Fellow solo founder here, definitely going to try it out
Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by immortalloom on Thursday March 09, 2023 @03:11PM (#35086005)
Thanks! Let me know if you need anything, always happy to help fellow founders in anyway that I can
Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by mritchie712 on Thursday March 09, 2023 @02:50PM (#35085730)
I know solo founder is #1 on this list, but fights between founders is #17, so we're in the clear on that one.

http://www.paulgraham.com/startupmistakes.html

Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by immortalloom on Thursday March 09, 2023 @03:10PM (#35085992)
Trust me, I know alllll about co-founder conflict.
Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by satvikpendem on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @09:58PM (#35162724)
How was it like applying and getting in as a solo founder? I'm thinking of applying to YC solo as well so would appreciate any feedback or tips.
Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by swyx on Thursday March 09, 2023 @03:36PM (#35086321)
nah man fix the video now you are on hn front page and it takes you all of 5 mins to record a loom
Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by immortalloom on Thursday March 09, 2023 @05:53PM (#35087981)
Lol you're not wrong. BUT I do want to take my time with the video. I might be slower than you – it would probably take me an hour+ to tweak it, and find a better song.
Re:Launch HN: Second (YC W23) – AI bots that add features to... by lawrencechen on Thursday March 09, 2023 @08:16PM (#35089246)
Just don't add background music :)