I Tried to Build Everything. I Shipped Nothing. Punchy, honest, and relatable to every developer.
The author reflects on their experience at a hackathon where they aimed to create a Braille reading tool using Computer Vision. Despite having motivation and ideas, they struggled with an unfocused approach that led to an incomplete project. They plan to revisit the project with a more focused strategy to ensure successful completion.
- ▪The author participated in a hackathon to build a Braille reading tool.
- ▪They attempted to tackle multiple features at once, which resulted in a lack of focus and an incomplete project.
- ▪The author intends to return to the project with a clearer approach to ensure it is properly finished.
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