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Seeing a 161-line JS Fortnite timer hit $10k+ and sell on Flippa is the ultimate reality check. In a world of over-engineered frameworks, it’s a breath of fresh air. It’s a hopeful reminder for us devs: you don’t need a massive engine—just a great idea and the courage to ship it.
Earning $10K with 161 Lines of JavaScript - Mirat Can Bayrak
How a developer from India made $10,700 with a simple Fortnite countdown timer—161 lines of JavaScript, four years of passive income, then sold it on Flippa.
mirat.dev
January 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Seeing a 161-line JS Fortnite timer hit $10k+ and sell on Flippa is the ultimate reality check. In a world of over-engineered frameworks, it’s a breath of fresh air. It’s a hopeful reminder for us devs: you don’t need a massive engine—just a great idea and the courage to ship it.
Ever feel truly “yourself” after inspiration, but it fades as life returns to normal? Turns out, it’s totally normal—and you can actually make it stick.
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When "That Version of Me" Feels Real (but Won't Stick): What's Going On? | NaN's Blog
Ever had an inspiring moment where you feel like you've unlocked your 'real' self—only to watch it fade days later? This deep-dive explores the psychology behind why inspired feelings slip away and ho...
nanomicon.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Ever feel truly “yourself” after inspiration, but it fades as life returns to normal? Turns out, it’s totally normal—and you can actually make it stick.
nanomicon.com/blog/251004-...
nanomicon.com/blog/251004-...
I really love the simplicity that abstraction brings, but sometimes it can be limiting.
Abstraction: The Power, the Trap, and the Escape Hatch | NaN's Blog
Explore the power and pitfalls of abstraction in software, why perfect wrappers are impossible, and how escape hatches empower both beginners and experts.
nanomicon.com
August 15, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I really love the simplicity that abstraction brings, but sometimes it can be limiting.
Stumbled on a video about blueprints. Ended up reflecting on how my own work is shaped by the tools I take for granted
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www.nandev.net/blog/250624-...
The Shape of Thought | NaN's Blog
A reflection on how the mediums we use, from architectural blueprints to programming languages, shape our thinking and the artifacts we create.
www.nandev.net
June 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Stumbled on a video about blueprints. Ended up reflecting on how my own work is shaped by the tools I take for granted
www.nandev.net/blog/250624-...
www.nandev.net/blog/250624-...
Here's a simple tip I found helpful: asking AI agents to write tests first, then letting them iterate on the implementation until everything passes, seems to make the whole process more reliable and trustworthy.
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AI and Tests are best friends | NaN's Blog
How test-first workflows make AI agents more powerful and reliable for software development
www.nandev.net
June 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Here's a simple tip I found helpful: asking AI agents to write tests first, then letting them iterate on the implementation until everything passes, seems to make the whole process more reliable and trustworthy.
www.nandev.net/blog/250609-...
www.nandev.net/blog/250609-...
Spent a week building complex obfuscation detection systems and tiered build configs for a legacy Chrome extension. All failed spectacularly. 🤦♂️
www.nandev.net/blog/250601-...
www.nandev.net/blog/250601-...
When Brute Force Fails: Why Simple Solutions Beat Complex Engineering | NaN's Blog
I inherited a messy codebase and spent a week building complex detection systems and tiered build configs. All failed. Then I found the solution was sitting right there on the internet. Here's how ste...
www.nandev.net
June 1, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Spent a week building complex obfuscation detection systems and tiered build configs for a legacy Chrome extension. All failed spectacularly. 🤦♂️
www.nandev.net/blog/250601-...
www.nandev.net/blog/250601-...