Build a Thing Created: Fri 21 Feb 2025

I recently started building a thing to help me track, manage and store content and links. It’s somewhat undefined, this is my note to self that kicked it off:

not really sure what this is, but been on the mind for years really, some kind of totally private wiki/collection space.

It turns out building a thing just for myself is immensely satisfying. I can write scrappy code and hack features together without users to worry about. I can pivot functionality on a whim. I can tailor and tweak designs and layout to my hearts content.

This freedom has also meant I regularly experiment with code flows, unfamiliar libraries and tools and designs. It’s a great way to expand my knowledge and practice skills I’d otherwise miss.

So find a thing you want and build it. Don’t let anyone else ask for features or commit changes. Enjoy true coding freedom.

p.s. my thing is available on GitHub to view, but don’t you dare suggest any changes!