The 6 (Six) Side-Projects I Created Over This Weekend | HackerNoon
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The app enables file uploads and generates direct URLs, useful for embedding images and videos. The backend is hosted on Cloudflare R2 to manage traffic costs but still faces risks like potential Cloudflare payment requirements.
To address the risk of users uploading problematic content, the app includes a range of protective measures such as captchas, a nude image/video detector, and a virus detector. Despite being a risky project, the creator is invested in keeping it running.
The app's codebase was created using Sonnet 3.5 and includes technologies like Next.js, React, Vercel, and a CVS file database. It also involves a single-page application for removing image backgrounds to attract SEO-driven traffic.
The creator candidly admits to borrowing code from another project, emphasizing a shift towards a more business-focused approach over artistic pursuits. The decision was driven by identifying a keyword opportunity and leveraging open-source code for practical implementation.
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