Ask HN: Any small side project ideas for unemployment period?
I am facing an unemployment period after graduation and need something to do with my time.
Do you have any ideas for a small useful project that could be finished within a couple of weeks (until I hopefully find a job)?
It could also maybe be contribution of a small feature to some open source project.
I am somewhat tech agnostic, so all ideas are welcome. Thanks.
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