shit-happens

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What is shit-happens?

A specialized forum for developers to anonymously post and upvote real-world coding errors and confessions. Built with a Go/Gin backend and PostgreSQL for high-concurrency, rate-limited posting.

Tech Stack
GoForum & Community

Why shit-happens?

  • High-performance Go backend
  • Built-in rate limiting
  • Lightweight footprint

Limitations

  • Niche use case
  • Minimalist UI
  • Requires SQL management
9/24/2025
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