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[Help needed] I need advice about a new video on the Play Store for my app

This is the app (called "LWP+"), and I've shown here the video that I've published there:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lb.lwp_plus

At first I was happy about what I created on the video, but then I thought that it looks more like a tutorial here, instead of maybe focusing on what's the most interesting. Surprisingly, ever since I've published the video, it actually got quite some views already (29 after 2 days), despite the fact it's a bit of a niche app. Still, I think maybe it can be improved.

I want to know what you guys think about the video (which has audio, BTW).

Here's about the app:

It's a live wallpaper app, that has these features:

  1. Allows showing color/image/animation/video as content (users choose the file from the file system). No special effects so some users that complain about the dimming/zooming effects actually like using it. Users can also choose whether it should scroll or the type of automatic cropping.

  2. Allows (some) control over the Material-You colors of the OS, as it lets users to choose the colors to report the OS about what's on the wallpaper. This means that like on Android 17, users can choose the colors they want (if the OS supports it) despite the content not matching it.

  3. Setting of double-tap to lock the screen. Some launchers don't offer this, so I added it to the app too.

  4. Some extra flags that (on some devices) should affect colors further, such as black/white text and/or black/white icons on status bar and/or lock screen and/or launcher.

The app is completely free, ad-based. Users can remove the ads including by just watching full screen ads. Originally it was created to offer dark-theme on devices as it wasn't a toggle on the OS settings, and was based on the colors of the wallpaper.

u/AD-LB — 3 days ago
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CTOs, engineering managers, and staff engineers are rushing to deploy autonomous AI agents across their businesses – either through their own volition or because of the clamor of demand from rank-and-file workers. However, they should think twice, a new study shows.

Enterprise large language model (LLM) agents are likely leaking company secrets, and throwing more compute at the problem is only making it worse, the study finds.

In part, that’s because of the AI’s ability to retrieve and synthesize vast amounts of internal data, from Slack messages to board transcripts, to automate tasks. By gathering that information, they also create issues with contextual integrity.

When retrieving dense corporate data, these agents routinely fail to disentangle essential task data from sensitive, contextually inappropriate information. Higher task completion rates often directly correlate with increased privacy violations.

Read the full story: https://leaddev.com/ai/frontier-ai-models-haemorrhage-sensitive-data

u/OfficialLeadDev — 5 days ago
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I'm building an AI engineering platform from scratch — I'd love some honest feedback

Hey everyone,

I'm currently building Auvrith, an AI-powered engineering platform aimed at helping developers work smarter and ship better software.

I'm still in the building/pre-launch stage, so I'm not here to pretend it's a finished product. I'm actually looking for feedback from developers before I take it further.

Right now, I'm working on things like:

  • AI-assisted engineering workflows
  • Developer productivity
  • Understanding and working with software projects
  • A clean workspace for engineering tasks

One thing I've realized while building it is that making an AI tool isn't necessarily the hard part — making something developers would genuinely want to use every day is.

So I'd really like to hear from developers here:

What is one thing you wish current AI coding/engineering tools did better?

It could be anything — accuracy, understanding large codebases, debugging, context, workflow, reliability, UI, or something completely different.

I'm collecting feedback now and using it to shape Auvrith before opening it up to early users.

The link for the Waitlist website is here

Thanks! 🙌

Please mail me at pranavkishore9@gmail.com if you have any question

u/pranav-k-ai — 3 days ago
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[RevShare] Title: [Hiring / Equity]

Looking for core developers to build Arbode Code – Adaptive Coding Platform

Hey everyone,

I need a team of developers to help build this vision from the ground up.

I’m building Arbode Code, an adaptive educational coding platform designed to take learners from foundational concepts all the way to advanced software engineering (A1 through C2 tiers) through interactive, gamified lesson trees.

We are moving past the design phase and looking for talented developers to help bring the platform’s core architecture to life.

What We Are Building

Adaptive Learning Engine: A dynamic system that adjusts lesson complexity and feedback based on user performance.

Interactive Code Execution Environment: A secure sandbox for running code in real-time within the browser/app environment.

Gamification & Rewards: Custom progression mechanics, domain structures, and reward systems to keep learners engaged.

Roles We're Looking For

Full-Stack / Backend Developers: Experience with Node.js, Python, or scalable web frameworks; knowledge of secure sandbox environments or containerized code execution is a huge plus.

Frontend Developers: Strong experience in React, Vue, or modern UI/UX frameworks to build responsive code editors and lesson interfaces.

System Architects: Developers interested in structuring complex curriculum graphs, security protocols, and platform logic.

Project Stage & Details

Current Status: System architecture, specifications, and core feature roadmaps are fully mapped out.

Compensation: Percentages once profit is produced.

Commitment: Flexible / Part-time hours.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about computer science education and want to help build a new way to learn coding:

  1. DM me directly here on Reddit.
  2. Tell me your Discord username.
  3. Send over a quick intro, your tech stack/primary skills, links to your portfolio & past work.

Looking forward to connecting!

Click "Discord Server" to join the discord server to become a developer.

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u/Revolutionary_Waltz3 — 3 days ago
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Need some real talk on custom software builds

running a growing business and we’re at the point where off the shelf tools just don’t cut it anymore. need a proper custom system that handles inventory, client management and a few internal workflows. not a tiny side project, this has to scale with us.

looked at a few agencies already.

how do you usually structure payments on larger custom projects so you’re not risking everything upfront?

what’s a realistic timeline for something this size if the team is experienced?

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u/Successful-Leek-2020 — 5 days ago
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[Academic] How do software professionals distinguish AI-assisted programming from programming without AI assistance? (~10-minute survey)

Researchers at Utah State University's School of Computing are conducting a study on how software professionals evaluate programming activities performed with AI assistance compared with programming activities performed without AI assistance.

Software professionals are invited to complete a short online calibration survey. Participants will rate programming activities according to how representative they are of:

  • Programming performed with AI assistance
  • Programming performed without AI assistance

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes.

Participation is entirely voluntary. You may discontinue participation at any time before submitting your responses without penalty or consequence. Your decision to participate or not participate will have no effect on your grades, employment, or academic standing.

Survey and informed consent form: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d70iHlfHokKVzx4 

This study has been reviewed and approved by the Utah State University Institutional Review Board: IRB #16067.

Questions about the study: Dr. John Edwards, Principal Investigator — john.edwards@usu.edu Rubash Mali, Student Researcher — rubash.mali@usu.edu

Thank you for considering participating.

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u/zz199 — 5 days ago
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The technical interview is evolving as AI-assisted coding becomes the norm.

Over the past decade, a burgeoning industry formed around the promise of helping software developers pass technical interviews and nail exhaustive multi-round interviews at desirable, but elusive, tech firms.

Now with AI reshaping the entire software development industry, the traditional technical interview – heavy on LeetCode style tests and algorithmic questions which test developers’ coding skills and practical knowledge – is becoming redundant. However, the coaching firms who built their reputation helping developers pass these tests aren’t feeling the heat.

https://leaddev.com/hiring/think-the-technical-interview-is-dead-think-again

u/OfficialLeadDev — 10 days ago
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I built an AI SEO SaaS mostly solo — now I’m looking for the technical person who wants to take it much further

I’ve spent the last few months building SEOryon, an AI SEO platform, mostly by myself.

The product is already live and working. It handles things like SEO research, content generation, fact-checking, GEO/AI visibility, publishing, etc.

I’m at the point where I don’t need someone to build an MVP from scratch.

What I’m looking for is someone technical who looks at an existing product and thinks:

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I handle the product vision, marketing, growth and a lot of the product work. I’d love to find someone who could progressively take real ownership of the technical side.

Ideally you’re:

  • full-stack / backend leaning
  • comfortable with SaaS, APIs, databases and cloud infrastructure
  • interested in AI
  • entrepreneurial and actually enjoy building products
  • able to challenge decisions instead of just executing tickets
  • French or English speaking

I’m not looking for an agency or someone to rewrite the whole thing for no reason.

I’m looking for a builder.

I’m open to discussing equity for the right person if there’s a real fit, but I’d rather work together first and see how we collaborate before making anything serious.

If you’re a dev and this sounds interesting, or you know someone who might be a good fit, DM me.

Happy to show the product, architecture and what I’m trying to build.

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u/Hour-Law7633 — 9 days ago
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Looking for Fullstack Developer | Long-term | Hosting/SaaS Project

🔴 EUROPEAN UNION ONLY 🔴

Hey,

I’m currently building a hosting platform focused on gameservers (primarily Minecraft), with plans to expand into rootservers and other services later

The project is still in an early stage, but the core direction, infrastructure base and concept are already clearly defined

What i’m looking for:

  • Fullstack developer (strong in backend + system thinking)
  • Comfortable with APIs, auth, system design and integrations
  • Experience with Docker / hosting-related systems is a big plus
  • Clear, open communicator, someone who shares updates and answers questions honestly
  • Someone who thinks long-term and cares about building things properly

Important:

This is a profit-share based long-term project

That means:

  • Higher risk at the beginning
  • But real upside if the project succeeds

You wouldn’t just be “a developer”, but a core part of the project:

  • involved in technical decisions
  • helping shape the system and architecture
  • bringing in your own ideas and improving things

This is not a typical boss/worker setup, but a proper collaboration building something together long-term

About me:

  • Based in Germany
  • Handling business, structure and strategy
  • Working with a sysadmin on infrastructure
  • Goal is to build a serious long-term company, not a quick project

If this sounds interesting to you, feel free to reach out

We can just have a quick chat, get to know each other a bit and see if it’s a good fit from both sides

Discord: qlkevin15
or just DM me here : )

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u/Livid-Fortune-9451 — 8 days ago
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Establishing an open source collective: feeling relieved and and grateful

I've been building a project for a long time, and amazing members from this community have been contributing code there in their free time.

I've always felt guilty about not being able to reward the folks who have been spending significant time building large features. That will no longer be the case. I'm happy to announce that the project has now received grants and we are now establishing an open collective of approximately 2k USD per month to reward the best contributors for their share of the work(This will begin in October once the funds are wired).

Thank you so much to all of you for making this possible. If you're a seasoned software engineer and like to contribute outside of your work or a beginner looking to get started with open source, this would be the best place for you to be at.

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u/wallphaser231 — 9 days ago
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Looking for a Co-Founder / Growth & Frontend Partner — Profit Sharing

I’m a Django/Python developer currently building a SaaS product and also developing custom websites for small businesses that want to take their business online.

The technical side is not my biggest problem anymore. My main bottleneck is customer acquisition and frontend/landing-page development, and I’m looking for someone who wants to build this with me rather than just take a one-off freelance job.

What I’m looking for

1. Growth / Customer Acquisition
Someone who can:

  • Find and reach potential customers
  • Do cold outreach and lead generation
  • Help close website/SaaS clients
  • Experiment with different acquisition channels
  • Eventually build a repeatable sales process

2. Frontend / UI
Someone comfortable with:

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Creating modern, conversion-focused landing pages
  • Turning ideas/designs into polished frontend experiences

I’ll handle the Django/Python backend, APIs, database, deployment, and core product development.

What I’m offering

I’m not looking to hire someone hourly right now.

I’m looking for a long-term collaboration where we share the profit generated from the projects/SaaS.

The idea is simple:

You bring growth/frontend expertise. + I handle the backend/product → we build → acquire customers → deliver → split the profit.

I already have projects/products in development, so we can start working on something concrete rather than spending months just planning.

If you're a developer, designer, growth person, or someone interested in building a small SaaS/web agency with a technical partner, DM me with what you can contribute and what you're looking to build.

Serious people only. I’m looking for someone who wants to actually execute, not just discuss ideas.

https://preview.redd.it/vvr9hjfnkdih1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=6509be43a4ce63535dff8d5734aee2ad794e866c

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u/Sensitive_Goat_9404 — 12 days ago