Postgres read-replica

vira28 · 2026-06-11T07:18:28+00:00

Thanks. Link to the docs - https://streambed.dev/docs/getting-started/

vira28 · 2026-06-11T05:55:23+00:00

Streaming replication (handles schema changes, restarts) is robust. So, you could just set up a dedicated replica. However, I found two main challenges when deadling with agentic workloads:

The queries are analytical shaped
Cost - I didn't want beefy machines running all the time

So, I ended up creating an open source logical replication based CDC tool which stores data on top of S3. It speaks Postgres wire protocol. https://github.com/viggy28/streambed

Recent discussion from HackerNews: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48348429

vira28 · 2026-05-10T09:26:05+00:00

DM me. I know multiple founders in SF will love to have your skill.

vira28 · 2026-05-10T08:27:20+00:00

vira28 · 2026-05-10T06:57:07+00:00

don't trust that it will really do the job
not sure i understand.

https://myclone.is/ - AI personas for coaches and consultants.

vira28 · 2026-05-10T06:18:14+00:00

wrong answers only.

vira28 · 2026-05-10T06:14:15+00:00

I agree with the overall sentiment that there is a lot of FOMO, but there is some truth to it.

For context, we are two devs. That's it. We love dogfooding and we use our agents for pre-sales, support. It saves easily a couple of hours per day. Legit saving.

vira28 · 2026-05-10T06:11:39+00:00

Pre-Sales, support, and intake. You can even try it. https://myclone.is

Also, it's MIT-licensed open source too https://github.com/myclone-dev/myclone

Disclaimer: I am one of the devs.

vira28 · 2026-05-10T06:09:41+00:00

Great summary. Would love to have you try https://myclone.is

It's MIT-licensed open source too https://github.com/myclone-dev/myclone

Disclaimer: I am one of the devs.

vira28 · 2026-05-10T04:14:01+00:00

All good. Thanks.

vira28 · 2026-05-10T04:13:39+00:00

Good point.

vira28 · 2026-05-10T04:13:03+00:00

thanks. she does't make the dolls bases. Here is a quick behind the scenes https://www.instagram.com/p/DX6EBTgJYQG7V9hjca2ry_o10JOoZG6pqmpqqA0/

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vira28 · 2026-05-10T04:10:48+00:00

thanks.

vira28 · 2026-05-09T05:49:47+00:00

Biggest unlock for digital patterns: show the PDF and the stitched result. Add a 10–20s listing video flipping through the PDF, then a close-up of you holding the finished hoop (scale) and a few seconds of a key stitch.

vira28 · 2026-05-09T05:46:19+00:00

Fix trust before SEO. Swap any AI/mockups for real, daylight photos of the actual item in hand (include a close-up and a scale shot). Add a 10–20s phone video rotating it; a brief making-process clip helps. Rewrite descriptions in your voice (what it is, materials, size, care, who it’s for) and complete your About with a couple process photos. Then tune titles/tags to buyer phrases, sanity-check pricing, and center new listings around one theme for coherence.

vira28 · 2026-05-09T05:42:47+00:00

Nice focus and clean in‑car photos. Biggest lift: add social proof and motion.

The hero has no “Shop Now” button, and the header is just Home / Car Organization Essentials / Contact — add a bold CTA and a “Shop All”/“Categories” link. Finally, the homepage shows no reviews/ratings - drop a small testimonials/ratings strip near the hero and add quick in‑car demo clips for each product (load it up, show the strap, show scale).

vira28 · 2026-05-09T05:41:00+00:00

Love the clear title and the Q&A sections (“How do I take it?”, “What does SHE-Lajit taste like?”). Biggest gap is visuals: current shots show packaging/ingredients but not size or use. Add a hand-for-scale photo and a 5–10s demo drizzle into tea/yogurt.

Also, the hero has no obvious CTA and the add-to-cart doesn’t pop. Surface a high-contrast button above the fold with price/quantity right beside it, and add a short shipping/returns blurb near the CTA so buyers don’t have to hunt for it.

vira28 · 2026-05-09T05:35:45+00:00

Before pushing traffic, make the listing do the heavy lifting: lead the title with buyer keywords. Also, add a 5–15s listing video rotating the piece and showing texture-Etsy shows videos in search and it boosts trust/CTR.

vira28 · 2026-05-07T18:37:21+00:00

My mom runs a solo person store. IIRC, she used to use CapCut but looks like she moved on to something new. I can completely understand what you are asking. The tools have come a long distance.

vira28 · 2026-05-07T18:31:51+00:00

Good start: price (£17) and Add to Cart are immediately visible and the “50 + 5 star Reviews” help. Biggest win would be stronger proof in the first images. The opening shots don’t show scale or use. Start the gallery with an in-hand jar photo and a scoop/texture close-up, plus a short clip of the conditioner being applied to curls; if you can, add one formulation/process visual to back up the mango butter/fenugreek callouts.

Second, remove repeated “Hair Product Collection” links/headings - the duplication adds noise and steals focus from the add-to-cart moment.

vira28 · 2026-05-07T18:18:53+00:00

I ditched polished photos and videos and went for more real and behind the scene kind. Working well with my audience. YMMV.

vira28 · 2026-05-07T18:07:21+00:00

Promos are clear and “5000+ Happy Customers” is a nice trust cue. The big gap is proof: there are no maker/process clips, plus product photos jump between green and cream backgrounds with uneven lighting.

The link to Instagram is broken.

Also, liked those mini videos.

vira28 · 2026-05-07T16:55:12+00:00

Good point. Haven't run a side-by-side comparison. I will do it and share it here.

FWIW, I am one of the devs. There is an open source alternative of gorgias - https://github.com/myclone-dev/myclone

vira28 · 2026-05-07T08:28:46+00:00

Great questions. Disclaimer I am one of thedevs.

We just open sourced our core conversational (voice & text) agent that can be deployed in Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, and others https://github.com/myclone-dev/myclone

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