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Soutle MVP Underway
We had completed the MVP of Soutle and deployed it over the weekend. However, due to slow performance, we decided to migrate to a better server. But that’s when the challenges began. The first hurdle was configuring the new server to allow inbound TCP traffic, which took hours to figure out. Then, onto the next…
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Choosing A Credit System For Soutle
We have been considering how best to implement the credit system for Soutle. One option is a money-based credit system: if a user tops up $2, they would see $2 as their balance. Simple and straightforward. However, since we plan to support multiple currencies, this method could become complicated quickly due to varying exchange rates…
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Customization Is Going
Good progress on Soutle! We’re pretty much done with the video customization feature. Next on our agenda is integrating the credit system: whenever a user re-generates an image or other assets, they’ll be debited a certain number of credits. I also checked our waitlist today and was delighted to see a good number of users…
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Disguised Complexity
Working on Soutle these past weeks and tackling one technical challenge after another has taught me that sometimes the best solution is simply the simplest one. It’s surprisingly easy to overcomplicate things, even with the best intentions. Sometimes, in our efforts to simplify, we inadvertently add more complexity. What has helped me is taking a…
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New Aptiw Design
We’re in the middle of redesigning our website, and it’s coming together beautifully. Huge shoutout to our amazing team. Their hard work is really paying off, and we can’t wait to show the fresh, new design to everyone.
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Some Direction Finally
From battling with some tricky technical implementations to looking for ways to solve power issues, both at home and at the office. Its been a very stressfull past couple of days. However, today’s progress has sparked a renewed belief that we’re heading in the right direction.
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Arrogance Vs. Talent
Finding very talented people often comes with an interesting challenge. It’s almost as if a certain level of arrogance comes hand-in-hand with competence. This is not always a bad thing. But it becomes a real problem when it prevents someone from listening, or following instructions. That’s when talent, no matter how impressive, turns into a…
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Still On Hiring
I’ve been through my fair share of job applications and interviews. If you’re anything like me, getting those rejection emails can make you wonder, “I did everything right — why didn’t I get the job?” You might end up consoling yourself with, “Well, it’s their loss.” Now that I’ve experienced the hiring process from the…
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Soutle Focus
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Balancing client projects and other commitments has made it challenging to carve out time for Soutle. This week, my top priority is to clear all other tasks off my plate so I can focus on pushing the MVP. We have a few hundred people on the waitlist,…
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Undeteriorating Standards
Tonight, my parents and I went out for dinner, and our conversation turned to an interesting topic: why do the standards of many organizations seem to decline as they grow? When an organization first starts, it’s often at its best. The founders are fully involved, pouring their heart and soul into every detail. Naturally, no…