Pet projects are getting too big to pet
Other: personal development, Other: career growth, Other: software development(nnehdi.me)view on HackerNews
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Author: nnehdi
Date: 7/3/2026
Article Summary:
The author reflects on how their personal projects, initially started for fun and learning, have evolved into complex and ambitious endeavors, blurring the lines between hobby and profession.