Ask HN: Want to build something open source on nights and weekends together?

18 points by vira28 13 hours ago | 4 comments

Not a hiring post. I have a 9-5 but also a lot of ideas I want to build. The core is just to show up and make small progress — but I find I'm missing accountability and partnership, so I thought it'd be nice to partner with someone. Mostly backend/infra stuff. If you're interested, email in my profile.

HerbManic 13 hours ago |

The best thing you can do is try to start this by your self. Yes it is hard but once you have even a vague demonstration of an idea that can be the launch pad to getting others in the fold.

Linux started Linux by himself, then others came along if they are inspired.

I know it is hard to do at first but that hard first step is what is usually needed.

vira28 13 hours ago | |

Agree. Appreciate the reminder.

theturtletalks 1 hour ago |

I’m building an open-source Shopify for every vertical. I’ve built one for e-commerce and restaurants (gym and grocery is in the works). If you want, you can help me build one of them?

https://github.com/openshiporg/openship

malux85 1 hour ago |

Accountability has to come internally, which will come through discipline. An external accountability force will only be short lived because once the novelty wears off, then you'll start making excuses and it will fail at that point.

I would suggest you do some internal reflection and very honest introspection to find the root cause of your dissatisfaction - are you not doing your projects because some other vice is getting in the way? Or maybe the answer is you just need rest and theres only so many hours in the day.