Roman

Roman

  • Joined: May 15, 2021
  • Articles: 30
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Immich and RPi

Can you run Immich on an RPi?

Since I use a variety of devices, transferring files between them is always a bit of a challenge. I also prefer to avoid commercial cloud hosting services whenever possible. This was my first time experimenting with a self-hosted solution like Immich, and it’s been a rewarding experience so far.
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Should you have a LinkedIn as a Software Engineer?

Landing a job in tech isn’t easy (and neither is getting that second one). That’s where LinkedIn comes in. Whether you love it or hate it, LinkedIn can quietly boost your career, help you land referrals, and keep you on recruiters' radar -- all without taking up much of your time. But is it really worth it for software engineers?
What they do not tell you about saas ideas.

Ideas are worthless

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect idea to start, here’s the truth: it doesn’t exist. Stop chasing unicorns and start building. The key to success lies not in what you plan but in what you do.
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Building directory websites in 2024

What exactly is a directory website? In the simplest terms, a directory website is a searchable collection of listings, often organized by categories, location, or specific criteria. Think Yelp for restaurants and local businesses or Angi for home services. The…

Million Dollar Weekend Noah Kagan and Roman Taylor

Take action, don’t wait

Have you ever met someone that has a bunch of ideas? Hint: if you're reading this blog post, yes, you have met me and I have plenty of ideas in the backlog. This is why I have a whole podcast dedicated to SaaS ideas, side hustles, and personal projects.
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Rethinking Analytics: Balancing Privacy, Performance, and Essential Data

As I build a directory of software engineering blogs, I’ve noticed a growing trend: more developers are choosing to turn off website analytics in favor of privacy and performance. It got me thinking about my own approach to tracking visitors. While I’ve ditched Google Analytics in favor of self-hosted Matomo, I’m also exploring simpler solutions like parsing raw access logs. In this post, I dive into the balance between respecting user privacy and still gathering the critical data needed to monitor the health and security of a website.