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7/9/2026
I thought I was building a resume builder

I thought I was building a resume builder

Short summary

A developer built a no-signup resume builder that evolved into a broader job-application toolkit after realizing the real bottleneck was the surrounding workflow, not the resume itself. The tool keeps data local-first in the browser for privacy and instant access. The author is seeking feedback on the local-first vs. account-based approach.

  • •Started as a simple no-signup resume PDF exporter
  • •Pivoted to a job-application workflow toolkit after noticing the resume wasn't the bottleneck
  • •Uses local-first browser storage, no authentication required

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