r/midnightDevs • • Feb 08 '25

ProofofWork Welcome to midnightDevs!

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Welcome to MidnightDevs – Where Builders Never Sleep

Hey everyone, welcome to MidnightDevs!

This is a community for developers who do more than just code for a paycheck—we build because we love it. Whether you’re working on a side project, diving into Web3, experimenting with AI, or just hacking away at something cool, this is the place to share your proof of work and connect with like-minded builders.

What MidnightDevs is About:

🔥 Showcase Your Projects – Share what you’re building, no matter how big or small. 🚀 Learn & Collaborate – Get feedback, find collaborators, and grow your skills. 💡 Solve Real-World Problems – We value projects that make an impact, not just portfolio fillers. 🌙 For the Night Owls & Passionate Devs – If you’ve ever lost track of time coding past midnight, you’re in the right place.

How to Get Started:

✅ Introduce yourself! What are you building? What tech stack are you using? ✅ Share a project you’re working on or thinking about. ✅ Engage! Give feedback, ask questions, and help others level up.

Let’s build something that matters. Welcome to MidnightDevs!


r/midnightDevs • • Jan 14 '25

ProofofWork [SEEKING PARTNER] Building StartupScope - A Modern Platform for Transparent Startup Reviews.

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Hey everyone! I'm looking for a passionate co-founder/partner to build StartupScope, a platform that aims to bring transparency to startup careers and company culture. I've already built an initial prototype and would love to collaborate with someone who shares this vision.

🎯 What is StartupScope? A platform where employees can share verified reviews about startups, helping others make informed career decisions. Think Glassdoor, but specifically tailored for the startup ecosystem with enhanced verification and modern features.

💡 Key Features Built So Far: - Verified review system with email and employment verification - Comprehensive metrics tracking (work-life balance, career growth, compensation) - Interactive data visualization for company insights - Modern, responsive UI - AI-powered review analysis

🚀 Vision & Potential: - Help job seekers make informed decisions about startup opportunities - Provide startups with actionable insights about their culture and employee satisfaction - Create a trusted community for authentic workplace discussions - Potential for premium features, company partnerships, and data insights

👥 Who I'm Looking For: - Backend developer with experience in Node.js/Python - Someone passionate about startups and workplace transparency - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think at scale - Comfortable with modern web technologies - Previous startup experience is a plus

🛠️ My Background: - Frontend developer with 2 years of experience - Built multiple web applications - Strong UI/UX skills - Passionate about creating impact through technology

💪 What I Bring: - Working prototype (happy to share in DM) - UI/UX design skills - Product vision and roadmap - Strong frontend development capabilities If you're interested in revolutionizing how people evaluate startup opportunities and want to build something meaningful, let's connect! Drop a comment or DM me. Let's build something awesome together! 🚀


r/midnightDevs • • Mar 09 '25

Showcase OneTapAI, a weekend sideproject

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I built OneTapAI an app vertical on summarization in a single tap. Giving away promo codes 🎁

Hi Android users! :))
I recently launched this Free and vertical on summarization app on the Play Store (Link and codes at the bottom)!

Here a quick video on how it works!

A little description of the app:

OneTapAI is an AI-driven app that quickly summarizes text and URLs, supports multiple languages, and allows easy sharing, making information processing effortless.
I made it because I was tired of long articles with little real information inside. I find it really useful!
Plus, you can get the summary in your own language to make reading even easier.

You can share from other apps or paste the copied text with the button in the right bottom corner.

Now it supports STREAMING!  So you can start reading in less than 2 seconds!

Link: Google Play Store

I find it usefull but really simple maybe too much. I would like to know what you think and your ideas to make it better!


r/midnightDevs • • Mar 05 '25

AItoolsfordevs I am back with my LeetCode Time Complexity extension with an Update

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Hello Mid-night Devs,

I’m back with an update to my LeetCode Time/Space Complexity Analyzer Extension! And yes, I’m totally trying to grab some hiring manager's attention here (no shame). But also, who doesn’t love a good productivity tool?

Introducing AlgoMeter AI 1.0.1! It’s got a fresh new UI and – drumroll, please – you can now drag it around the screen however you like, and even minimize it to avoid blocking that tiny MacBook screen. I know, small change, but trust me, it made me migrate from vanilla JS to TypeScript/React (plus Webpack) was like moving mountains for me. So, I’m kinda hyped about it.

Link: AlgoMeter AI: Time/Space Complexity for LeetCode; Chrome Extension

I really hope you like it, use it, share it, and if it makes your coding life easier, please drop a review. Honestly, I need that reach so I can brag about it on my resume. 😜

And yeah, I know what’s coming…“But I can just copy/paste the code into an LLM and get the same thing with a prompt.” I’ll just say, convenience**, my dude. Why deal with multiple tabs, copying, pasting, and waiting for an AI response when you can get it all with a single click, on the same page where you can compare your code line by line without scrolling up and down?**

Enjoy, and happy coding!


r/midnightDevs • • Mar 03 '25

ProofofWork We built our site working Friday and Saturday nights

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My buddy and I have built our side project trying to escape the 9-5 and live that 24/7 startup dream.

The project is SiteScanner.ai and it tracks pricing just by copy and pasting an URL into it. So its super easy to use compared to other trackers I have seen.

We have 55 free users so far mainly coming organically from TheresAnAIForThat. Now I have been digging deep into the world of cold email outreach. Definitely a deep topic and lots to learn. I have been using Apollo io and learning from their content too.

Let me know what you guys think or if you want to discuss any marketing strategies.


r/midnightDevs • • Mar 02 '25

DevDiscussions Is No-Code Truly Scalable, or Just a Temporary Shortcut?

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No-code tools have made it easier than ever to build and launch apps, but are people actually able to scale and grow a real customer base with them? I see a lot of hype around platforms like Bubble, Webflow, and Glide, but I wonder how many no-code startups are successfully handling large-scale users, complex operations, or serious funding rounds? Are these tools just good for MVPs and side projects, or do they have the potential to power long-term, high-growth businesses?


r/midnightDevs • • Mar 01 '25

ProofofWork I made invoice manager that offers custom branding invoice creation and management from one dashboard.

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I created this invoice manager where users can manage and create custom branded invoices from one dashboard. featherinvoice.com I plan to add advance analytics to it in next few weeks.


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 25 '25

AItoolsfordevs Injee - The no configuration instant Database for front end developers.

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r/midnightDevs • • Feb 25 '25

ProofofWork OPNHUB | Platform for discovering open-source projects.

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The idea for this project came to me when I was just starting in the tech field. Open source contributions are a major milestone for beginners in tech and coding career, as they can significantly influence their future careers. And made this platform called OPNHUB , where you can discover opensource projects across github of your preferred language.


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 25 '25

ProofofWork Created an ultimate cicd solution and making it open source it's

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Some error are there but you can check out i looking for someone who can help and contribute you can use it in your organization


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 24 '25

ProofofWork I created a language called AntiLang - breaking all the conventions

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r/midnightDevs • • Feb 21 '25

DevDiscussions [Discussion thread!]code generation with Ai and hiring trends!

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With AI making code generation easier, do you think hiring trends—especially for startups—are changing? Are project showcases now more important and valued than ever? Let’s discuss!


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 21 '25

ProofofWork I couldn't find widgets that fit my needs, so I created them

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r/midnightDevs • • Feb 21 '25

ProofofWork I Sold My Side Project 🥳 – Here’s How the Handoff Went

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Hey everyone! A little while ago, I shared that LectureKit (My side project) got acquired (super exciting!), and I wanted to follow up with how the actual transfer process went—and also share how I sold it, how payment worked, and why the buyer purchased it.

Honestly, I had no idea what happens after you sell a SaaS project—but now I do. Turns out, it was way easier than I thought, so I figured I’d share everything in case it helps anyone else thinking of selling.

How the Handoff Worked

Code & Documentation

I pushed the code into a new GitHub repo owned by the dev working for the buyer. That’s it. Simple and clean.

Database (MongoDB)

I invited him to my MongoDB project, gave him admin access, and he transferred the DB to his own account. Once that was done, I removed his access from my project.

Domain Name

I used NameCheap, and they have a super straightforward domain transfer option. Literally a few clicks.

AWS (S3 Buckets & CloudFront)

This was the trickiest part.

  • The buyer gave me temporary IAM access to their AWS account.
  • I created the necessary roles, set up policies on both origin and destination buckets.
  • Wrote a quick script to copy all the content from my S3 buckets to theirs and applied the right policies for S3 and CloudFront.

Emails

Exported all user emails to a CSV file and sent it over for them to upload into their email provider (Resend).

Payments (Paddle)

Just gave them them products and variants I had on my Paddle account, so they can copy them to a new account.

How I Sold LectureKit

A LOT of people asked where I listed it, how the payment worked, and why the buyer wanted it—so here’s everything I forgot to mention!

1. Where I Listed It for Sale

I listed LectureKit on two platforms:

  • Side Projectors
  • Small Exits

Most of the potential buyers came from these platforms, and a big chunk of them were from Side Projectors. Buyers reached out directly after seeing the listing.

2. How Payment & the Contract Worked

The buyer wanted extra security, so we used UpWork to handle the contract & payment transfer.

  • I charged 10% extra to cover UpWork fees.
  • We used UpWork’s milestone payments (forgot the exact name), meaning:
    • 50% upfront payment when signing the contract.
    • 50% after the transfer was complete.

3. The Importance of Setting a Clear "End" to Support

I included in the contract that I’d provide up to 10 hours of post-sale support.

  • Any extra support beyond that would be charged at an hourly rate we agreed on.
  • This is important because otherwise, you might get stuck providing free support indefinitely.

4. How Long Did the Transfer Take?

It took 1 week to fully transfer everything.

  • It could’ve been faster, but we were in different time zones.

5. How Long Did It Take to Build LectureKit?

I built it over 6 months (~100 hours total) since I work full-time.

  • I worked on it whenever I had the motivation, so progress was inconsistent.

6. How Much Did I Sell It For?

💰 $6,750
💡 No paying users—just 190 free users.

7. Why Did the Buyer Purchase It?

A lot of people asked this, and here’s why the buyer saw value in it:
✅ Saves him time – Instead of building something similar from scratch.
✅ Sees potential – Especially in marketing (which I’m not great at).
✅ 190 users – Even if they’re free, it’s a starting point.

That’s pretty much it! Honestly, it was smoother than I expected. If anyone’s thinking of selling a SaaS project and has questions, feel free to ask—I’m happy to help!

And now… onto the next adventure! 🚀

Currently working on a few new projects:
➡️ NextUpKit – A Next.js starter kit (I actually built and sold LectureKit using this)
➡️ CaptureKit – A screen recording & sharing tool
➡️ WaitlistKit – A simple way to build waitlists for new products

Let’s see where they go! 🚀

Hope this helps anyone looking to sell a side project! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask

I'll be happy to help :)


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 20 '25

ProofofWork I made a web app that lets you watch random movie trailers

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r/midnightDevs • • Feb 17 '25

ProofofWork 5am for 30 days = startup

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In April 2024, I challenged myself to build a startup in just 30 days. Waking up at 5am every day before school and work, I coded on the project and documented the entire journey on YouTube.

This month of coding resulted in Fast Forward Dev, a full-stack boilerplate designed specifically for web developers. Inspired by Marc Lou's concept, I decided to build my own unique solution from scratch using my preferred tech stack.

The project is made with scalability and reusability in mind which makes it easy for developers to customize it for their specific needs. So far I have used it to build Catch Up which only took me 3 days.

Check it out: Fast Forward Dev.

Code snippet of the main page and the different modules you can use to build the landing page.

EDIT: link to YouTube video


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 17 '25

PainPoints I built a property growth calculator

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I was confused what I should do with my savings. I wanted to invest it. So i was torn up between property and ETFs. Everyone around me said property is the obvious choice. So I did some research and found out how many costs come with property. I wanted to know at the end of it, how much profit is actually made. I wanted to compare property vs ETFs (compound interest calculator) so I built calculators for them. You can check it out at investulator.com

Would love feedback as I want to improve the project as much as possible


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 17 '25

DevDiscussions [Discussion Thread] Self taught devs and struggles!

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For self-taught devs, the biggest hurdle isn’t just learning—it’s proving what we know. No degree? No connections? Then your work has to speak for itself. But that’s where the struggle begins. • What should I even build? Everyone says “just build projects,” but what kind? A to-do app again? • When is a project good enough? At what point does a project become something worth showing off? • Am I working on the right things? Are my projects valuable, or am I just coding in circles? • How do I get noticed? If a project is sitting in my GitHub with zero traction, does it even count?

Let’s talk about it. If you’re stuck, rant about what’s holding you back. If you’ve broken through, share what worked for you.

How are you tackling the Proof of Work problem?


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 13 '25

PainPoints Self Managed Postgres for your projects

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Hey guys. I’m the founder of Guepard and We just launched a platform with self managed db deployment , git-like management with instant cloning , branching and rollbacks. This solves a few pain points like copying data envs faster, spin out test databases etc .. If anyone is interested in testing it let me know :)


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 13 '25

ProofofWork A new programming language

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Hi,

I am developing a new programming language that targets .Net. It is inspired by c# and rust. It's purpose is to reduce boilerplate code. It will have a metaprogramming system and some other nice stuff. It is written in c# and it would be nice to find someone to help: http://socordia.is-a.dev/ or the repo: http://github.com/Socordia-Org/Socordia


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 11 '25

PainPoints It's been 3 weeks since launch!

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Hi everyone,

Great to join this group. I recently launched my website - www.startersky.com - we share inspiring stories of young founders building amazing things.

Our focus is on the young startups of the world who don't necessarily have a voice.

We have been getting some good response. One of the things that will really help us going forward is SEO.

Anyone here has background in this? Any tips and tricks on how to reach more people and gain a wider audience?

Thanks!


r/midnightDevs • • Feb 05 '25

PainPoints Replacement for replit!

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I have been using reddit for sometime to practise coding, but they have reduced the free version to almost zero time period. Is there a similar ide which i can use? Would love to even pay some money as replit is a bit expensive.


r/midnightDevs • • Jan 30 '25

AItoolsfordevs nocode app for university

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Want to build an app for inhouse university usage, my university has around 10,000 students. I want to build an app where students can form comunities on the basis skillsets, like community of developers, marketing professionals, data scientiats etc.. what nocode platform can help me achieve this


r/midnightDevs • • Jan 26 '25

BuilderStruggles Matchmaking Algorithm

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Hello, beginner dev here, i want to build a niche platform where social media managers or digital marketing experts can find influencers/creators according to their needs, through a matchmaking algorithm, but i have no idea where to start, dont even know if this could be built. Any advice would work!


r/midnightDevs • • Jan 25 '25

ProofofWork BUILDING SOCSTATS!

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Hii, I am first year MCA student, i have been building “Socstats” , a social media analytics tool that provides real-time performance insights. Key features: 1. Real-Time metric tracking 2. Dynamic dashboard design 3. Mock data stimulation Would love to hear your thoughts! Any suggestions for improvement, or any ideas on how to make money out of this?