Alvin Loh
@alvinloh.bsky.social
Building indie side hustles on projects that interest me.
Also writes about personal motivation and mental health.
Building kartunmai.com currently.
Into:
Coding 👨💻
Trading 📈
Bowling 🎳
Also writes about personal motivation and mental health.
Building kartunmai.com currently.
Into:
Coding 👨💻
Trading 📈
Bowling 🎳
I think posting here is quite therapeutic while in the midst of building first my SaaS product.
I'm currently building a AI image generator which allows people to upload their photos and it transforms their photos into a unique art styles which they can share easily.
I'm currently building a AI image generator which allows people to upload their photos and it transforms their photos into a unique art styles which they can share easily.
April 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I think posting here is quite therapeutic while in the midst of building first my SaaS product.
I'm currently building a AI image generator which allows people to upload their photos and it transforms their photos into a unique art styles which they can share easily.
I'm currently building a AI image generator which allows people to upload their photos and it transforms their photos into a unique art styles which they can share easily.
It's getting easier to someone to build an application, but the fundamentals don't change -> Learning how to architect the application correctly, database fundamentals, user requirements gathering. I see AI as an amplifier and enabler for your thoughts. #coding
April 9, 2025 at 4:25 AM
It's getting easier to someone to build an application, but the fundamentals don't change -> Learning how to architect the application correctly, database fundamentals, user requirements gathering. I see AI as an amplifier and enabler for your thoughts. #coding
I think what we sometimes need is more clarity in where we want to go. Yes, everyone is just figuring out and making things up as we go along, but without a destination to go to, we might be just walking in circles.
Taking this advice to heart, today is Sunday and it's planning day.
Taking this advice to heart, today is Sunday and it's planning day.
April 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I think what we sometimes need is more clarity in where we want to go. Yes, everyone is just figuring out and making things up as we go along, but without a destination to go to, we might be just walking in circles.
Taking this advice to heart, today is Sunday and it's planning day.
Taking this advice to heart, today is Sunday and it's planning day.
What is MVP? Something that delivers a complete,minimal experience for users?
With this competitive market, is it still possible to find niches that resonate with certain groups of users?
The age old advice still applies, build it and distribute it and the market will let you know #buildinpublic
With this competitive market, is it still possible to find niches that resonate with certain groups of users?
The age old advice still applies, build it and distribute it and the market will let you know #buildinpublic
April 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
What is MVP? Something that delivers a complete,minimal experience for users?
With this competitive market, is it still possible to find niches that resonate with certain groups of users?
The age old advice still applies, build it and distribute it and the market will let you know #buildinpublic
With this competitive market, is it still possible to find niches that resonate with certain groups of users?
The age old advice still applies, build it and distribute it and the market will let you know #buildinpublic
For me the best part of creating a new app is the database design. I like designing database schema and I can imagine what I want from the system and the setting up of the database schema makes me feel like it has already a good foundation to build on. #buildinpublic #programming
March 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
For me the best part of creating a new app is the database design. I like designing database schema and I can imagine what I want from the system and the setting up of the database schema makes me feel like it has already a good foundation to build on. #buildinpublic #programming
Had a eureka moment yesterday. I had a site which the requirements needed to have multi language support and I'm just toying with the idea of my template builder.
And I guess this is what people call a validated problem.
So I guess it's time to work on the product. #buildinpublic
And I guess this is what people call a validated problem.
So I guess it's time to work on the product. #buildinpublic
March 28, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Had a eureka moment yesterday. I had a site which the requirements needed to have multi language support and I'm just toying with the idea of my template builder.
And I guess this is what people call a validated problem.
So I guess it's time to work on the product. #buildinpublic
And I guess this is what people call a validated problem.
So I guess it's time to work on the product. #buildinpublic
Was just wondering if I were to start a learning resource for beginners in using AI for their work, will there be any interest from the crowd here?
March 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Was just wondering if I were to start a learning resource for beginners in using AI for their work, will there be any interest from the crowd here?
Saw an inspiring message today while scrolling - "You are enough". Thought it is a simple but yet powerful message, hence would like to share this with you guys and also a reminder to myself.
March 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Saw an inspiring message today while scrolling - "You are enough". Thought it is a simple but yet powerful message, hence would like to share this with you guys and also a reminder to myself.
With the world in such chaotic times, I know there are many people who are struggling currently. Wanted to send my heart out to you "Even amidst the fiercest storms, remember that every raindrop dances on its own journey".
It is more important then ever, to slow down and embrace the small joys.
It is more important then ever, to slow down and embrace the small joys.
March 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
With the world in such chaotic times, I know there are many people who are struggling currently. Wanted to send my heart out to you "Even amidst the fiercest storms, remember that every raindrop dances on its own journey".
It is more important then ever, to slow down and embrace the small joys.
It is more important then ever, to slow down and embrace the small joys.
Those who have lived through the days of COBOL will probably experience carpal tunnel syndrome from constantly hitting at the spacebar. I loved it !
Enjoyed C too.
One regret I had was not picking up Pascal.
What things would you guys have wanted to pick up if you had a chance again?
Enjoyed C too.
One regret I had was not picking up Pascal.
What things would you guys have wanted to pick up if you had a chance again?
February 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Those who have lived through the days of COBOL will probably experience carpal tunnel syndrome from constantly hitting at the spacebar. I loved it !
Enjoyed C too.
One regret I had was not picking up Pascal.
What things would you guys have wanted to pick up if you had a chance again?
Enjoyed C too.
One regret I had was not picking up Pascal.
What things would you guys have wanted to pick up if you had a chance again?
For all your #coders, and #builders and the #buildinpublic crowd, what are you guys doing to maintain your mental health? Do you work on your hobbies? Or meet up with friends? Or mediate quietly?
We lead such stressful lives in such stressful times it just feels like quite stifling at times.
We lead such stressful lives in such stressful times it just feels like quite stifling at times.
February 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
For all your #coders, and #builders and the #buildinpublic crowd, what are you guys doing to maintain your mental health? Do you work on your hobbies? Or meet up with friends? Or mediate quietly?
We lead such stressful lives in such stressful times it just feels like quite stifling at times.
We lead such stressful lives in such stressful times it just feels like quite stifling at times.
Yes, I am late to the party. I am learning #tailwindcss now. The experience is pretty good actually and the syntax is actually quite similar to #bootstrap, perhaps the former is more lower level. Next step would be #shadcn
February 5, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Yes, I am late to the party. I am learning #tailwindcss now. The experience is pretty good actually and the syntax is actually quite similar to #bootstrap, perhaps the former is more lower level. Next step would be #shadcn
Is it me or are tech people have random reading urges all of a sudden? I was sitting in front of the tv last evening and suddenly had an urge to start reading COBOL and Perl. It's like a good bedtime story. #retro #programming #coding
February 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Is it me or are tech people have random reading urges all of a sudden? I was sitting in front of the tv last evening and suddenly had an urge to start reading COBOL and Perl. It's like a good bedtime story. #retro #programming #coding
Hmm I wonder where the builders are? #buildinpublic Anyone working on their own SaaS products? Let's connect!
February 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Hmm I wonder where the builders are? #buildinpublic Anyone working on their own SaaS products? Let's connect!
Sometimes ideas pull in so many directions that you tend to lose sight of where you want to go. I guess the best way to go back to the starting point - trying to help just one person with your idea.
February 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Sometimes ideas pull in so many directions that you tend to lose sight of where you want to go. I guess the best way to go back to the starting point - trying to help just one person with your idea.
It's the eve of the Lunar New Year. Wishing everyone good health and good wealth for the coming year ahead !
January 28, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It's the eve of the Lunar New Year. Wishing everyone good health and good wealth for the coming year ahead !
If managed properly, I think it will be a thriving ecosystem of useful tools, great content and engaging conversations to have.
December 5, 2024 at 2:20 AM
If managed properly, I think it will be a thriving ecosystem of useful tools, great content and engaging conversations to have.
#mentalhealth note today: It is not possible to move forward if you keep re-reading the last chapter. Read it, reflect on it, close the chapter and move on.
December 5, 2024 at 12:29 AM
#mentalhealth note today: It is not possible to move forward if you keep re-reading the last chapter. Read it, reflect on it, close the chapter and move on.
Positive mental health is irreplaceable. You might think that there is a better job although you are much appreciated in your current one, or a better relationship although you are happily in one. The reason why the grass looks greener, because it is usually full of bull. Being grateful is the key.
December 4, 2024 at 6:15 AM
Positive mental health is irreplaceable. You might think that there is a better job although you are much appreciated in your current one, or a better relationship although you are happily in one. The reason why the grass looks greener, because it is usually full of bull. Being grateful is the key.
Hello World! This is going to be interesting!
December 4, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Hello World! This is going to be interesting!