Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesDetecting Tablet Mode in JavaScript… Slightly IncorrectlyFor the past 10+ years my perfect computer setup was a 2-in-1 PC docked to a proper desktop setup — external monitor(s), keyboard, mouse…4 min read·Nov 27, 2023--1--1
Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesDiagrams: A New Web App for Visualizing Your IdeasCreate flowcharts, org charts, mind maps, network and other diagrams. This new open-source progressive web app is now available.2 min read·Oct 18, 2023--1--1
Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesMicrodosing Out of ProcrastinationWhen all the “classic” ways to break the procrastination loop failed to produce results, this tiny modification helped me snap out of it.3 min read·Sep 25, 2023--1--1
Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesIntroducing MJS Diagram — Diagramming components for your web appsMJS Diagram is a set of web components for adding diagramming into web applications. Create and display Flowcharts, Org Charts, and more.2 min read·Sep 21, 2023----
Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesAdDuplex Post-Mortem. Part 7: In the EndThe final years of AdDuplex and my macro lessons learned and thoughts on the whole journey and the startup world.8 min read·Sep 18, 2023----
Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesAdDuplex Post-Mortem. Part 6: PivotsWhy didn’t we pivot to Android and iOS, and what we actually did.11 min read·Sep 11, 2023----
Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesAdDuplex Post-Mortem. Part 5: Growing Pains — Hiring, Technology, BusinessThis is probably the most important part in the series. It covers our growth and attempts to grow in a non-linear fashion.22 min read·Sep 5, 2023----
Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesAdDuplex Post-Mortem. Part 4: VC MoneyIn this part I cover how we raised our seed round and then contemplate on the idea that raising VC wasn’t the best route for AdDuplex.9 min read·Aug 21, 2023----
Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesPSA: Slack Holds Your Messages HostageI’m in the process of cancelling services as part of the winding down of AdDuplex. Most of it went well, but then there’s Slack…4 min read·Aug 17, 2023----
Alan Mendelevichin</dev> diariesAdDuplex Post-Mortem. Part 3: Startup Sauna and Silicon ValleyIn this one I cover our startup accelerator experience including a fund-raising trip to Silicon Valley.11 min read·Aug 16, 2023----