Govind Dhakar

Building Software, Becoming Better

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

What’s a tiny tool you built for yourself that you still use? I’m always curious about the scripts and extensions that solve one oddly specific problem. Those are some of the most fun projects to hear about. #SideProject #BuildInPublic

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

Before adding a feature to a side project, try writing the one-line note you’d show someone who uses it. If it’s hard to say what gets easier for them, the idea might need another pass. #BuildInPublic #SideProject

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

A good function name saves you a trip into the function body. It’s a small thing, but it makes picking up a side project after a week away much easier. What’s a small code cleanup you always make time for? #Coding #BuildInPublic

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

When you try a side project, tell the builder where you first paused. A simple “I expected this button to do something else” can point straight to what needs to be clearer. #BuildInPublic

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

Working on PriceBridge has me thinking about what ‘same product’ really means. Two listings can use the same photo while selling different models. A good price comparison starts with getting that match right.
Give it a try and share feedback: https://t.co/0MAFsWiFi7
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[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@zerotoaihq I like that framing. PriceBridge started with one small job: show the Amazon price while someone is looking at a product on Flipkart. That gave the first version a clear purpose.

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

The fun of building software: a vague 'wouldn't it be useful if...' can turn into a tool you can actually use. I enjoy that mix of curiosity, problem solving, and figuring things out along the way. #Coding #BuildInPublic

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@navneetsuman_ For Croma and Reliance Digital, PriceBridge checks structured data against the product page and uses the visible selling price when the metadata is stale. The other big piece is checking that the model and variant match before comparing offers.

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@SolutionsJoeG PriceBridge is the one that comes to mind. I wanted to compare prices without jumping between tabs. The unexpected part was how much work goes into figuring out whether two listings are for the same product.

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@corhoonx Exactly. Once there’s something you can actually try, it gets a lot easier to see what’s worth improving next.

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@billyfscd Thanks, Billy! Great to meet another Bengaluru builder. The idea behind PriceBridge was to save people all the tab hopping it takes to compare the same product across stores.

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@alianbujike Agreed. That first moment when the rough version actually works is hard to beat.

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@hemeshgpt Sure Hemesh, Here is the link: https://t.co/8irVHK3nFz

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

PriceBridge’s new version is live! 🚀

Search for electronics on Flipkart, Amazon, Croma or Reliance Digital.

Compare prices across all four and find the lowest price.

#BuildInPublic

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@GlennThomas_ The idea is to save shoppers the tab-hopping when comparing the same product, especially when the price gap matters. Atradian sounds interesting! What's the main thing people want to keep an eye on in their portfolios?

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

Side projects don't need a pitch deck. Sometimes 'this would be fun to build' is enough. I enjoy solving problems and trying ideas, big or small. If that sounds like your kind of journey, let's connect. #BuildInPublic #IndieHackers

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@HosseinGorji021 Happy to connect, Hossein! 👋 Putting an idea into a working project brings up questions a tutorial can't anticipate. What's one small project that taught you something unexpected?

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

A tiny project that teaches you something is time well spent. I'm here for the experiments, the odd ideas, and the fun of figuring things out. Fellow developers: what's a project that changed how you think? #Coding #BuildInPublic

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@JohnnyCashBump That's a great example of learning by building. A tool made around your own workflow can reveal so many little opportunities to automate. What was the first task your CLI took off your hands?

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@TheXSami Thanks, Sami! 👋 AutoLister sounds like a useful way to take the repetitive work out of selling. Great to meet another extension builder. What's been the trickiest part of turning photos into a good listing draft?

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

I'm building PriceBridge, a Chrome extension for comparing product prices across stores. I enjoy turning everyday problems into fun side projects. If you're doing something similar, I'd love to connect and swap ideas. #BuildInPublic #SideProject

[Govind Dhakar @gdhakarX]

@idky1515 Thanks for the practical tip! Reliable price extraction matters a lot for PriceBridge. How do you handle cases where the JSON-LD price differs from the price actually shown on the page?