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    New self-hosted dead man's switch tool for solo developers▼Show HN: Death Plan Switch, a self-hosted dead man's switch for solo devsYhnCultureBooks11010 min ago

    A developer has launched Death Plan Switch, a self-hosted dead man's switch aimed at solo developers who want their projects or data handled if something happens to them. The tool checks in with the user and triggers a prearranged plan if check-ins stop. Discussion centres on how useful such tools are for people who run critical systems alone, and on the security and reliability of self-hosting this kind of service.

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    Founder asks if six months of work built something nobody wants▼Did I just spent 6 months building a product that no one wantsYhnHealthPandemics1411 min ago

    A builder is questioning whether the product they spent six months creating has any market, posting the doubt publicly and inviting feedback. The admission has struck a chord with other founders and developers who recognize the fear of launching after months of solitary work only to find no audience waiting.

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    r/opensource bans AI projects, sparking backlash from solo developers▼r/opensource bans AI projects, and solo devs go down with them✉newsTechnologyAI48 min ago

    The r/opensource community on Reddit has introduced a ban on AI-related projects, a rule that critics say disproportionately hurts solo developers who increasingly rely on AI tools in their work. The decision has stirred debate about where open source communities should draw the line on AI-generated code and content, and whether blanket bans punish legitimate contributors.

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    Leo Bernal hits solo home run in Dominican League▼Leo Bernal's solo home run in the Dominican League✉newsSportBaseball21 min ago

    Leo Bernal connected for a solo home run while playing in the Dominican Winter League. The prospect's blast is drawing attention from baseball fans following his development outside the MLB season.

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    Reddit's r/opensource bans AI projects, sparking backlash●Reddit’s r/opensource bans AI-made and AI-focused projects, also bans non-English speakers — sweeping new rules spark backlash over Linux kernel contributions and solo developers✉newsTechnologySoftware48 min ago

    The r/opensource subreddit has introduced sweeping new rules banning AI-made and AI-focused projects, and requiring all posts in English, effectively excluding non-English speakers. The changes have drawn criticism from community members, who argue the bans unfairly target solo developers and could affect projects with ties to Linux kernel contributions. Debate is ongoing over whether the rules protect quality or gatekeep open-source participation.

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