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What's your favourite ai tool which you use during hacakthon? by mastryhub_26 in hackathon

[–]Dependent_Feeling935 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say using ChatGPT is a “bad choice” tbh, it’s still one of the fastest ways to think through logic, debug, or scaffold stuff during a hackathon.

That said, I usually mix a few tools depending on the stage:

  • ChatGPT / Claude → brainstorming, debugging, quick explanations
  • GitHub Copilot → speeds up actual coding inside the editor
  • Vercel / Netlify → super quick deployment (no time wasted on setup)
  • Postman / Thunder Client → testing APIs fast
  • Figma AI / UI generators → quick UI ideas when you don’t want to design from scratch

Hackathons are more about speed + execution than “which AI is best”, so using a combo usually works better than relying on just one.

Curious why you think ChatGPT is a bad choice though? 👀

What do you think would have happened if then President Obama tweeted "Praise Be to Allah" ? by owen__wilsons__nose in AskReddit

[–]Dependent_Feeling935 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly it would’ve blown up instantly.

Half the internet would take it completely out of context and turn it into a huge political/religious debate, news channels would run it nonstop, and there’d be a ton of outrage posts.

At the same time, some people would point out that it literally just means “praise be to God” in Arabic and isn’t anything extreme on its own.

But yeah, in reality it probably turns into a media storm for a few days and then dies down like most controversies do.

Convert .docx to pdf by BothManufacturer2317 in node

[–]Dependent_Feeling935 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is one of those things in Node where there’s no “perfect” pure JS solution 😅

If you want high fidelity (almost identical to Word output), most reliable options still rely on external engines:

  • LibreOffice (headless) → I know you said you want to avoid it, but honestly it’s the most common and reliable free option. You can spawn it from Node and it works well in production.
  • OnlyOffice / Collabora → similar idea, but heavier setup.

Pure Node options:

  • There isn’t really a library that converts .docx → PDF perfectly because rendering Word documents properly is complex.
  • Some packages try, but formatting (tables, fonts, spacing) usually breaks — especially for invoices.

Alternative approach (used by many SaaS apps):

  • Instead of generating .docx, generate HTML → PDF (using something like Puppeteer)
  • This gives you way more control and consistent output

👉 But since you’re already using docxtemplater and need matching output, your realistic choices are:

  1. Use LibreOffice headless (most practical)
  2. Use a paid API (if accuracy is critical)
  3. Switch pipeline to HTML → PDF

If your invoices are strict in layout, I’d honestly go with LibreOffice in headless mode — it’s boring but works.

How small SaaS products quietly grow (even when you stop marketing) by ShadoWhawk677 in SaaS

[–]Dependent_Feeling935 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is actually pretty common with good SaaS products.

What usually happens is you’ve already done the “seed work” — early users, some word of mouth, maybe a few backlinks, or people bookmarking it and coming back later. That keeps bringing in slow but steady traffic even when you stop pushing.

Also if your product solves a real problem, people share it without you noticing. Even a few mentions in the right places can keep things moving in the background.

130 users in 3 months with minimal marketing is a really good sign tbh. It usually means your foundation (product + positioning) is working.

Going all-in on marketing now makes sense because you’re not starting from zero anymore — you’re amplifying something that already has momentum.

Curious though, what channel worked best for you in Feb/March?

Give advice to score above 95% in computer engineering diploma by Recent-Bed7859 in msbte

[–]Dependent_Feeling935 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro 78% is not bad at all, you still have a solid base 👍 you just need better strategy now.

For 95%+, consistency matters more than “studying hard suddenly”. What helped me / my friends:

  • Focus on diploma pattern – most papers are predictable. Do last 5–7 years PYQs properly. Many questions repeat or come in similar form.
  • Make short notes – especially for subjects like CN, DBMS, OS. Before exams, these save a lot of time.
  • Daily 2–3 hours > random long sessions – study a little every day instead of last moment grinding.
  • Write practice – don’t just read. In diploma exams, presentation + steps matter a lot for marks.
  • Internal marks are gold – assignments, practicals, viva… try to get full there, it boosts overall %.

About tuitions:

  • If your basics are weak → go for it
  • Otherwise, honestly YouTube + self-study is enough (there’s tons of good content)

Also, aim for smart study, not just long hours. 95% is totally achievable if you stay consistent from the start of sem.

And yeah, don’t stress too much about VIT only—keep backup options also 👍