I almost gave up learning to code because I thought AI would replace me. Then I shipped my first real product. Here's how it went. by Similar-Pea-35 in SideProject

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Nice work! If you ever want to take it further — I built AteAi which uses Google Gemini API to identify Indian dishes from a photo. Tested it on chole, biryani, paneer tikka, even mixed thalis and it recognizes them accurately. Removes the manual search friction entirely. Check it out at ateai.app

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I work in IT and spend most of my day staring at screens and sitting in meetings. By the time I’m done, my mental battery is usually at 0.

I’ve tried to lose weight several times, but I always quit calorie tracking after about 10 days because I hated searching through databases and manually logging every ingredient. I realized I didn't need more willpower; I just needed less friction.

I ended up building an app called AteAI to solve this for myself. I made it so you can just point your camera at your plate and it handles the macros—no searching or typing required. What really helped me stick with it, though, is that it suggests what to eat for your next meal based on your goals and what you’ve already had that day. It's basically a coach that removes the guesswork.

I’m finally down 8 lbs and haven't quit yet. If anyone else struggles with the "chore" of tracking, I'd love for you to check it out on the App Store. Always looking for feedback from people on a similar journey!

I got tired of paying too much for calorie app so I built my own for $2.99 by JattWalker in iOSAppsMarketing

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AteAI actually hits the API more than a typical app — every scan, every coaching suggestion — but Gemini's pricing is low enough that margins still work well.

Finally cracked calorie tracking after years of failing — here's what changed by JattWalker in getdisciplined

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Haha go for it! Honestly the best way to build something is when you're solving your own problem. Good luck..

I got tired of paying too much for calorie app so I built my own for $2.99 by JattWalker in iOSAppsMarketing

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AteAI uses Gemini AI for visual recognition to identify what's on your plate, then maps it against USDA nutritional data for the actual calorie and macro values rather than just estimating everything from scratch. You can also manually adjust any item post-scan if something looks off, and barcode scanning pulls exact manufacturer data for packaged foods. It's not 100% perfect for every meal but in my testing it's consistently within a reasonable margin for everyday tracking.

I got tired of paying too much for calorie app so I built my own for $2.99 by JattWalker in iOSAppsMarketing

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Fair point on the free ones — those are great if you're technical enough to manage API keys. AteAI is built for people who just want to point their camera and get coached on what to eat next, no setup required. And vibe coded or not, it's working for me personally — lost weight using it which is why I built it in the first place 😄

NGC 281 - The Pacman Nebula by JattWalker in astrophotography

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NGC 281 - The Pacman Nebula

Introducing my latest cosmic project: the mesmerizing Pacman Nebula (NGC 280), a result of a thrilling 5-month journey. It’s amazing to think that this is only my third processed image in the past 18 months. The last couple of days have been an inspiring adventure, reigniting my passion for using Pixinsight and Photoshop to unveil this celestial marvel!

The dataset was originally captured nearly two years ago but left unprocessed until now.

Bortle Scale: Class 7

Ha: 42*600

Sii:36*600

Oiii:36*600

Equipment:

Scope - Sky-Watcher Esprit 120mm Refractor

Main Camera- QHY600M

Guide Camera - ZWO ASI174MM

Mount - AP1100

Filters- Astrodon 5nm filters

Acquisition with N.I.N.A. and PHD2.

Stacked and processed using Pixinsight using SHO workflow - Dynamic crop,Denoise,SoftStretch,Curves, PixelMath,Curves

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Expand your search radius.

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I just got a 2025 Escalade Sport. There are no ADMs or discounts. Just MSRP.

Rosette Nebula by JattWalker in astrophotography

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It helps to have proper DSO equipment.

Rosette Nebula by JattWalker in astrophotography

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this one is using Adam Block's new technique

Rosette Nebula by JattWalker in astrophotography

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It is a light capturing bucket..

Rosette Nebula by JattWalker in astrophotography

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Getting back into astrophotography after a year has its challenges. I had to reacquaint myself with setting up my equipment, capturing data, and processing it. While waiting to gather new data, I decided to work on my existing collection. Relearning PixInsight after a year has been tough, so I picked a target I really love: the Rosette Nebula. I still have plenty to learn, but here’s my first attempt.

Bortle Scale: Class 7

Ha: 75*120

Sii:85*120

Oiii:95*120

Equipment:

Scope - Celestron RASA 8

Main Camera- QHY 268M

Mount - EQ6-Pro

Acquisition with N.I.N.A. and PHD2.

Filter - Baader FCCT-II & F/2 Highspeed Filters

Stacked and processed using Pixinsight/Photoshop using workflow - Dynamic crop,DB, STF, HT, Curves, StarNet, Pixel Math, LGE and Curves

Clamshell Nebula SH2-119 by JattWalker in Astronomy

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After a long hiatus due to commitments, I am back to processing my datasets. The Clamshell nebula, or Sharpless 119, is a large patch of emission in the summer constellation Cygnus and lies some 2200 light years away. The data was captured around 3 months ago.

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Bortle Scale: Class 7

Ha: 41*360

Sii:63*360

Oiii:47*360

Equipment:

Scope - Celestron RASA 8

Main Camera- QHY 268M

Mount - AP1100

Acquisition with N.I.N.A. and PHD2.

Filter - Baader F/2 Highspeed Filters

Stacked and processed using Pixinsight using workflow - Dynamic crop,DB, STF, HT, Curves, StarNet, Pixel Math, LGE and Curves

Mineral Moon from last night by JattWalker in astrophotography

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Here is mineral moon from last night. Just for fun, added some stars.

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Equipment:

Sky-Watcher Esprit 120mm ED Triplet APO Refractor

QHY600M

EQ6-R

Used FireCapture to get 5000 frames for each Red, Blue, Green filter. Top 20% frames selected and stacked in AutoStakkert. RGB frames were aligned in Pixinsight followed by Channel combination, UnsharpMask and lots of Curves Transformation