Ask HN: What software can I build you for free?

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by ryeguy_24 • 7 years ago

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I've built multiple products over the past few years and none have ever solved a problem. Mostly because I was building solutions and looking for problems.

I love building software but like it much more when I'm building something that someone needs and will use.

So, I'd like to build something that someone would use. I'm not interested in being paid for building anything. If I build it, you can use it free forever. It may be nice to monetize it with other users at some point but not the short term goal.

So, what would you like me to build you?

billconan• 7 years ago

A censorship free p2p reddit-like based on ipfs.

aphextim• 7 years ago

I'm sure something like this already exists, I just haven't put too much effort into researching if a solution exists yet. If so I'm all for suggestions!

Intro - General Contracting company with 25-40 projects running at any given time across the continental United states. Each project has 1 On-Site superintendent. Each project has an assigned Project Manager who typically oversees 3-5 projects at a time. Many subcontractors are also re-used on various projects once you find one that does good work.

Problem - When a project comes to an end, or a 2 week delay hits a particular job, the On-Site superintendents get shuffled around from site to site. This can be said for subcontractors as well. Communication is key when trying to get all moving parts into place, and if a new project starts knowing what team members you have available vs what members are being used would be valuable to receive at a glance.

Idea/Solution - Have a simple map, with the ability to 'pin' a particular person/subcontractor or group to the map. Have the ability to add job #, contract # or other notes to the Pin. Have start/end dates be added to the pins. Have this be available company wide as read-only for those who need it simply to know who is where in case the main coordinator is busy. Have it be editable by select people within the company or even have one admin account if having an entire AD setup with permissions would be difficult.

Would prefer to be self-hosted, however have no problems using it online if it had proper security measures.

ryeguy_24• 7 years ago

Oddly enough, I have a similar in my current job. How can I get in touch with you? Maybe I can spin up a prototype. Let me know.

tapiok• 7 years ago

Build a "review anything" site that uses incentive model of the NEO economy: anybody contributing a review earns Chrons that they can use on the site to read other folks' reviews or they can use them anywhere in the NEO economy, or exchange them for USD or Euros. The entries (reviews) will be accessible only to visitors willing to reward the review creators with Merits by paying Chrons. Chrons can be earned anywhere in NEO, which includes writing own review in this site you might buid, or buy them for USD/EUR. This way Chron currency will gain/maintain its value against national currencies.

Of course you will also earn Chrons for every hour of your work developing the site, but more importantly you will earn Merits as a percentage of your choosing from every transaction made in the site.

More info: merit.world. API is available to hook this proposed site into Rovas - the heart of the NEO economy. Use the contact there to get in touch.

this is coming before this year's end. First there will be auctions where people will bid their Chrons to buy euros we have allocated for this purpose. The exchange rate will be then used for regular currency exchanges.

p.s. of course the API allows builders to create any other solution that wants to use the NEO reward mechanism. For example, turning (FOSS) soc. network like diaspora* into "meritware" would be cool too.

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