When should you give up on a project that doesn't work?

• nap

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  Nap is a command-line tool that utilizes YAML files to test APIs. (by davesheldon)

I learned while building nap[0] that sometimes ideas just need to simmer. It’s like cooking. Sometimes there’s that one step that makes the meal work, like adding wine to a hot skillet.

I had the initial idea for Nap over a Christmas break and built a working prototype. It took another 2 years for me to see a good opportunity to even use it for myself! But that was a catalyst that helped turn it into a more mature tool. It still has very few users, but I’m very happy with it, and that’s enough for me.

[0] https://naprun.dev

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