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Re:Bun is being ported from Zig to Rust on Tuesday May 05, 2026 @12:31AM (#48018058)
this isn't vibe coding. this is vibe rewriting. ~500k lines of code. nobody is reading those diffs line by line. nobody.

Tell HN: Don't Vibe Your Design

About 5 months ago, I started building studyfoc.us, a study space and Pomodoro-style focus dashboard. It now has 10,000 users. Not huge numbers, but I’ve learned a lot from the journey of building this app.Here’s what stood out1. Anonymous login is a mustMost casual users don’t want to sign up just to test your app. If you don’t plan to support anonymous login, Google login is the next best...

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Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (October 2025) on Saturday October 04, 2025 @01:36PM (#45475091)
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Remote: Yes, open to remote positions Willing to relocate: No Technologies: TypeScript, Node.js, React, React Native, NextJS, Firebase, Supabase, PostgreSQL Résumé/CV: [Available upon request] Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-tran-99580b37/

I’m a full-stack developer with strong experience building web and mobile applications from the ground up, including optimizing infrastructure, launching products. I’ve previously built and shipped AI-powered education tools and productivity apps used by real users globally.

Yes, I know. There are toooooo many Pomodoro timers out there. But most of them have bad UI, are pricey, or just feel clunky for Gen Z users.

So I built https://studyfoc.us — a beautiful, aesthetic, no-login Pomodoro timer with built-in site blocking and a Chrome extension. Simple enough to just hit "start" and focus.

In 7 days: - 800 users - 1.9k pageviews - Avg session ~1 min - No ads, just posted on some communities on Facebook and Reddit

Next: building an iOS app with app blocking + premium tools. Web stays free.

Show HN: I Built an App to Help Learn Vocabulary with Notifications and Widgets

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vocadaily-daily-vocabulary/id6737460569

Hey HN,I created Vocadaily to make vocabulary learning effortless. Most people struggle with consistency, so Vocadaily uses daily notifications, widgets, and smart exercises to keep new words in sight and easy to practice.Why Vocadaily? Curated Word Lists – Learn by topic & difficulty. Smart Exercises – Quizzes & real-world usage. Pronunciation Guides – Improve speaking skills. ...

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Show HN: FluentPal – Using AI for Better Language Learning

https://fluentpal.app/en

Hi HN,I’m excited to share FluentPal, an app designed to boost your language skills through daily speaking practice. Speaking regularly is crucial for mastering a new language, and here’s how FluentPal helps:- AI Role-Playing: Practice daily scenarios in various languages. - Conversations with AI Celebrities: Chat with AI versions of famous people. - Comprehensive Lessons: 90 lessons for both...

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It is React Native
Yes, this app still in active development so I am using it daily.

I also faced the issue of run out of things to say, so I made a suggestion features, it will analyze the chat messages and give a list of suggestion to speak.

I think they won't pursue legal action for such language learning app. But still posible. That's why I only show the names of AI characters.

Show HN: I build an AI Language Speaking that make 3k a month

https://fluentpal.app/en

In 2023, I tried my luck with four different educational apps, but none of them really made any money. Then, while working on an English learning website, I added a simple feature where users could chat with AI. Surprisingly, this became super popular!This got me thinking: why not create an app that lets people practice speaking English with AI characters? I put together a basic version of the...

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Re:Rigged Google restaurant reviews in Vietnam on Thursday December 28, 2023 @11:10PM (#38801676)
I experience the same as well, they will ask you to give a review at the end. I think this is a smart strategy. Software developers have been doing it for years when they ask users to leave a review in the app. And I dont think there is any ethical intention here. If you don't want to leave a good review then you can ignore their request.

Btw, the review system is always rigged. Same story at Yelp, AppStore, TrustPilot, Agoda. Instead of reading the good review, you can filter out them and read the bad review firsts.

Show HN: I made a chatbot that allows you to have conversations with AI teachers

https://fluentpal.app/download

Today, I’d like to introduce a language learning tool developed by our team called FluentPal. This app uses AI to help people practice languages more easily.We all know that learning a new language is only 20% of the journey. The remaining 80% is about practicing to improve. But finding good language practice partners for daily communication can be tough, expensive, and time-consuming....

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Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (January 2023) on Thursday January 05, 2023 @02:40AM (#34257097)

  SEEKING WORK | REMOTE | Frontend development

  I specialize in web application and landing page 
  development. I have worked with big business and make 
  beautiful and scalable frontends. Some of my works are using  
  by thoundsand of users every. I got over 4000 hours on 
  Upwork.

  My main skills are: 
  - ReactJS, NextJS, TailwindCSS
  - TypeScript
  - GraphQL
  - Webflow

  Some of my works are:
  - Postpay.io: I help build the landing page, widget SDK and 
  dashboards.
  - Fairprice POS: I built the frontend of Fairprice POS from 
  scratch, it is using by 1000 outlets in Singapore
  - Quebee.io: the cloud storage system, I was the fullstack 
  developer in this project. Currently is using by c- 
 istudios.com.

  Links:
  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-tran-99580b37/
  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidtranwd
  - Upwork: 
  https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01f14632073be06fc3

  Hourly rate: $40/hour

  You can email me at: [email protected]
It is a stupid action. We do the code review all the time, but we do review the commits on Github. It is unreasonable to print it on the paper. I believe it is just a marketing tactic of Elon.
Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (November 2021) on Friday November 12, 2021 @03:06AM (#29197236)
SEEKING WORK | Vietnam GMT+7 | JSLancer.com

JSLancer is a fast-growing software development outsourcing agency, with a customer-come-first approach, the firm has become a trusted technology partner for companies worldwide from the USA, UK to Australia, and Singapore.

Our clients:

  - iorad
  - nugit
  - usetrust
  - cloutmotion
  - kols.asia
  - c-istudios
You want to work with us because:

  - We will make a clear time-line to finish your project on time
  - We have a strict code review process to prevent bugs and programming mistakes.
  - We priorities your goal and will get your project done.
  - Post-project support and maintainance.
Our technologies stack:

  - Frontend: React Natie, ReactJS, SCSS, styled-components, socket.io, GraphQL, Typescript, NextJS
  - Backend:NodeJS, Redis, MongoDb, Stripe, MySQL, PosgresQL
  - AWS: EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS, CodeBuild
  - Docker
Contact us:

  - Website: https://jslancer.com
  - Email: [email protected]
  - Portfolio: https://jslancer.com/assets/pdf/portfolio-2021.pdf
Re:Honey, Please Shrink the Touchpad on Tuesday November 02, 2021 @12:11AM (#29076970)
The touchpad works like magic for me, can't see go back to the window trackpad anymore. I also don't like the mouse, my hand hurts after using it few hours.
Re:5 side projects in 6 years, earning $0 on Monday October 25, 2021 @05:15AM (#28985877)
Building a product is easy but takes a lot of time, that's why you need some marketing skills and validate your product carefully before put your time into the product.

Btw, your story is not alone. There are thoundsand of products are built everyday and just a few of them get to the top of product hunt (yet still out of business).

I find that I don't need any app. I use Slack everyday so I just direct message to my own Slack. I started by writing a list of tasks that are needed to be done in the day. Important tasks are bold.

When I finish a task, I simply edit the message and put a success checkmark in front of the completed item.

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2021) on Sunday October 03, 2021 @04:08AM (#28735411)
SEEKING WORK | Vietnam GMT+7 | JSLancer.com

JSLancer is a fast-growing software development outsourcing company, with a customer-come-first approach, the firm has become a trusted technology partner for companies worldwide from the USA, UK to Australia, and Singapore.

You want to work with us because:

  - We will make a clear time-line to finish your project on time
  - We have a strict code review process to prevent bugs and programming mistakes.
  - We priorities your goal and will get your project done.
Our technologies stack:

  - Frontend: ReactJS, SCSS, styled-components, socket.io, GraphQL, Typescript, NextJS
  - Backend:NodeJS, Redis, MongoDb, Stripe, MySQL, PosgresQL
  - AWS: EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS, CodeBuild
  - Docker
Contact us:

  - Email: [email protected]
  - Website: https://jslancer.com
  - Portfolio: https://jslancer.com/assets/pdf/portfolio-2021.pdf
Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (September 2021) on Friday September 03, 2021 @04:56AM (#28401890)
SEEKING WORK | Vietnam GMT+7 | JSLancer.com

JSLancer is a fast-growing software development outsourcing company, with a customer-come-first approach, the firm has become a trusted technology partner for companies worldwide from the USA, UK to Australia, and Singapore.

You want to work with us because:

  - We will make a clear time-line to finish your project on time
  - We have a strict code review process to prevent bugs and programming mistakes.
  - We priorities your goal and will get your project done.
Our technologies stack:

  - Frontend: ReactJS, SCSS, styled-components, socket.io, GraphQL, Typescript, NextJS
  - Backend:NodeJS, Redis, MongoDb, Stripe, MySQL, PosgresQL
  - AWS: EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS, CodeBuild
  - Docker
Contact us:

  - Email: [email protected]
  - Website: https://jslancer.com
  - Portfolio: https://jslancer.com/assets/pdf/portfolio-2021.pdf
Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (July 2021) on Sunday July 04, 2021 @05:49AM (#27728446)
SEEKING WORK - Vietnam - GMT+7

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Started in 2015, JSLancer is a software development consultant from Vietnam that helps our clients build the advanced user interface and data visualization products.

Our close-knit team consists of experienced engineers who can tackle complex challenges and bring the best solution for your product, allowing you to focus on strategy, business development, and growing your user base with no worries.

We have been working with clients fromthe US, Singapore, Australia and deliver technical solutions that meet their business goals and budget.

Technologies:

* Typescript, ECMA6

* ReactJS, Redux, redux-toolkit, styled-components, axios, apollo, react-hook-form

* Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library

* Stripe, Paypal

* AWS

Contact us: [email protected]

Github: https://github.com/jslancerteam

Website: https://jslancer.com

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (June 2021) on Tuesday June 08, 2021 @11:50PM (#27444025)
SEEKING WORK | Vietnam GMT+7 | Frontend development | ReactJS

My name is David Tran, and I have 6 years of experience with ReactJS Development. Building state-of-the-art, easy-to-use, user-friendly websites and applications is truly a passion of mine, and I am confident I would be an excellent addition to your project. In addition to my knowledge base, I actively seek out new technologies and stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements. This has allowed me to stay ahead of the curve and deliver exceptional work to my clients.

I’m always available contact via email. I am willing to work for 40 hours per week to help you with your project. So, I am looking forward to starting the project as soon as possible with your permission.

If you have time, please check my blog and portfolio at https://jslancer.com

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Website: https://jslancer.com

Email: [email protected]

Hourly rate: $28.

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (April 2021) on Tuesday April 06, 2021 @05:22AM (#26709792)
SEEKING WORK | REMOTE

We are a Javascript development team of 5 developers. Each member in my team have more than 4 experience with Javascript. We build ecommerce, dashboard, search engine and webapp with ReactJS and NodeJS

Technology: react, redux, mobx, styled-components, expressjs, loopback, mysql, mongodb

Collaboration tools: trello, atlatsian, zeplin, browserstack, figma, slack.

How we work? After receive the mockup/design from you. We will discuss with you about the requirements of your project. Then we start breakdown the requirements into smaller milestones.

Our hourly rate: 30$/hour or fixed price project.

- Our website and portfolio: https://jslancer.com

- Github: https://github.com/jslancerteam

- Email: [email protected]

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (March 2021) on Monday March 01, 2021 @11:08PM (#26311816)
SEEKING WORK - South East Asia (UTC+7) - ReactJS & NodeJS development - Technical writer

Remote: Yes

Email: [email protected]

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My name is David, I am a web developer, technical writer. I specialize in building high-performance React & NodeJS application; solving performance bottle-neck and create hardware-accelerated animation animation.

I worked with Iorad, C&IStudios, MasteringBox

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (February 2021) on Thursday February 04, 2021 @05:23AM (#26024225)
SEEKING WORK | GMT +7 | Remote | jslancer.com

We are a web development team of 5 in-house developers. We have been working with clients from USA and European. We help startups building SaaS products with React, NodeJS, Stripe.

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What we can help you?

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- We are hard-working technical team that can transform your idea into a working business.

- We are ready provide feedbacks about UI & UX for your product.

- We provide a long-term cooporation beetween you and our team.

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Website: https://jslancer.com

Blog: https://blog.jslancer.com

Email: [email protected]

Re:Why China Turned Against Jack Ma on Saturday December 26, 2020 @02:38AM (#25542019)
Because of the power and propaganda of the government in communist country. It is very to manipulate people to turn against Jack Ma. He must have thought that he has a lot of power but the truth is he is a money making tool for politicians.

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