So I had this idea when I was applying for a job and they asked me to "sign this PDF."
I thought, "Why not create my own tool for this?"
I started simple: signatures, initials, checkboxes, the usual. I built it using Next.js and TypeScript on the front-end, and PDF.js to render the PDFs. The backend is also running on Node.js with TypeScript.
But then I had this "aha" moment. What if we add a blank layer as an improvised draft? And then overlay text on it? Suddenly, I found myself building a full-fledged PDF editor.
It's still a bit rough, with some hidden bugs. But I thought about sharing it with the community.
Maybe you have some cool ideas to improve it, or perhaps you've already explored this PDF labyrinth.
Tell me your thoughts, suggestions, or stories from your own programming adventures. I'm always eager to learn from the community. Thanks for listening!
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[ 3.7 ms ] story [ 9.8 ms ] threadI thought, "Why not create my own tool for this?"
I started simple: signatures, initials, checkboxes, the usual. I built it using Next.js and TypeScript on the front-end, and PDF.js to render the PDFs. The backend is also running on Node.js with TypeScript.
But then I had this "aha" moment. What if we add a blank layer as an improvised draft? And then overlay text on it? Suddenly, I found myself building a full-fledged PDF editor.
It's still a bit rough, with some hidden bugs. But I thought about sharing it with the community.
Maybe you have some cool ideas to improve it, or perhaps you've already explored this PDF labyrinth.
Tell me your thoughts, suggestions, or stories from your own programming adventures. I'm always eager to learn from the community. Thanks for listening!