Ask HN: What is the worst development limbo you ever faced?

2 alganet 0 7/28/2025, 5:23:15 PM

You know how it feels. Despite any kind of effort, things do not progress.

Sharing that could help other struggling developers to realize their shortcomings are not exclusive, and everyone goes through that sometimes!

Do you have any ongoing effort that seems to be stuck?

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Ask HN: What is the worst development limbo you ever faced?

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