Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (January 14, 2024)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for January 14, 2024 :</p>
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When am I "allowed" to quit and not be labeled a quitter?
Summary: Ognjen Regoje suggests two milestones for startup founders to re-evaluate their business: 1) Two years without seed funding or full-time commitment, and 2) Four years without achieving 1 million ARR. These are not indicators of failure but reasonable points to decide whether to continue or quit.
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Show HN: #!/usr/bin/env docker run
Summary: A GitHub user shared a unique Dockerfile that combines a backend, database, and UI in a single file, using the Unix shebang convention. The example demonstrates an unconventional way to package applications, but the creator acknowledges it may not be safe, performant, or maintainable.
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