Lightwave: A Real-Time Notes App Built with Custom JavaScript Over 3.5 Years
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Summary
A developer presents Lightwave, a real-time notes application built over 3.5 years using a custom tech stack including Laravel, MySQL, Redis, and hand-rolled JavaScript without frameworks like React or Vue. The app aims to combine the simplicity of a text editor with the ability to add structure when needed, addressing the developer's dissatisfaction with existing tools like Notion, Asana, and Trello. The project is desktop-only and represents a solo development effort focused on creating a tool that feels intuitive like a text editor but can scale to more complex organizational needs.
Key quotes
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I kept trying every new project/notes tool (Notion, Asana, Trello, etc.) and always ended up back in a plain text file.
I wanted something that felt like a text editor on first touch but could grow into real structure when you needed it.
The tech stack is Laravel, MySQL, Redis, and hand-rolled JavaScript on the client. No frameworks like React/Vue.
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