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Re:Ask HN: How do you pick side projects? by rvz on Saturday January 10, 2026 @03:01PM (#46569382)
For learning, pick one that solves a problem just for you.

For research, pick an existing project and make it efficient.

For building a startup, pick one that solves a problem for many people and makes money.

The last one doesn't come without problems and now has just gotten even harder. It used to be 90% of startups failing.

Now it most likely is going to be 98% of startups failing.

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