2025-12-22. Nomoyu Daily for Indie Developers (Issue 219)
📰 News
Is it realistic to build a startup while keeping a job?
This is a very practical question, and it is also the point that many middle-aged technical executives with families struggle with most. Investors will definitely tell you that you must go full-time, that you must burn the boats, otherwise you are not pure enough. But investors see you as a financial asset. They only care about returns, not who pays your mortgage next month. In the real world, keeping a full-time job and using spare time to polish a product is not only feasible, it may even be wise.
Of course, operating on two tracks puts extreme pressure on both mental and physical energy. You may have to sacrifice every weekend, debug code while others are resting, and even face legal non-compete risks. But what it gives you is a calmer mindset. You will not distort your actions because you cannot make payroll next month, and you will not take bad projects just for short-term money. Some cofounders quit and went all in right away; others held on for another year for family stability. What happened in the end? They still arrived at the same destination by different paths. This shows that all roads can lead to Rome. Do not be fooled by the toxic idea that “not going all in means you are timid.”
🖥️ Software
joinly
Joinly is an AI meeting assistant that can interact in real time during meetings, help users complete tasks, and connect with various software tools to improve meeting efficiency.
HTTP Request Shortcuts
HTTP Request Shortcuts is an Android app that can run JavaScript scripts before and after sending HTTP requests, making it convenient for calling APIs and processing data. It is suitable for simple API data processing scenarios.
Yumo
Yumo is an Android app that lets users hang cute animated characters from the phone status bar, with support for custom characters to add fun and personality.
FlyingOver
FlyingOver is an iPhone app that uses GPS and sensors to show the places a flight passes over while offline, and also provides details such as terminal information and destination airport.
Build Tech Resume
Build Tech Resume is a resume tool designed for technical professionals. It offers prefilled templates, AI optimization, ATS analysis, and cover letter generation to help users prepare and submit job applications efficiently.
Spottr
Spottr is a video editing tool that lets users quickly search for specific clips in a video by keyword, greatly improving editing efficiency.
Berri
Berri is a free always-on-top app that provides quick notes, clipboard history, a mini browser, and a file explorer, designed to reduce context switching and improve focus.
🎮 Games
foodmapper
foodmapper is a web game where players guess where a dish comes from based on its image. It is simple and fun, supports single-player mode, and requires no login.
🌐 Websites
DegreeSymbol
DegreeSymbol is a free online tool that provides one-click copying for various degree-related symbols and formats, with support for HTML entities, Unicode codes, and LaTeX formats.
Digital Signature Generator
Digital Signature Generator is a convenient web app for adding digital signatures to text. It supports offline use, and all operations run locally in the browser.
Vairi
Vairi is an app that helps people build sincere connections through psychology-based matching, offering one-time pairings for deeper conversations rather than dating or social media.
Lens Simulator
Lens Simulator is a web app that uses AI to simulate lens effects such as depth of field, bokeh, and low-light noise, helping users easily compare different lens looks.
Yumo
Yumo is a fun app that lets users hang animated characters from the phone status bar, adding a more personalized experience.
FormPipeDB
FormPipeDB is a database management tool that can quickly turn CSV or SQL files into a database, with a visual interface and no-code UI for data management and queries.
thisdomain
thisdomain is a website where users can submit domains and receive ratings from others for feedback and entertainment.
Notifayer
Notifayer is an event reminder app.
Code Jabba
Code Jabba is a job search website.
✍️ Notes
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