What’s the most meaningful dev project you’ve seen (or built)?
I have been exploring tools created by developers that aim to solve real-world problems or support underserved communities. From mental health apps to accessibility tools, it’s incredible how much impact a few lines of code can have.
A few great examples I came across:
MindEase: A minimal app that helps users manage anxiety through proven techniques. Built without ads or upsells, just genuine support.
Be My Eyes: Matches blind or low-vision users with volunteers via live video for real-time assistance.
Have you seen or worked on something like this?
Would love to hear about dev-built projects big or small that exist to help, not just scale.
Let’s shine a light on meaningful tech!
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One of the most meaningful dev projects I have seen recently is ReadAlong by Google, it helps children learn to read out loud with real-time feedback, especially in regions with limited educational resources.
Another one I love is Olio, a food-sharing app built to reduce waste and hunger locally. It’s truly inspiring to see developers using technology to solve community-level problems, rather than just chasing virality.
Thanks for starting this thread, Hamza – love seeing tech with heart. 💙
@haiqa_irfan I hadn’t heard of ReadAlong before, it’s more like a beautiful blend of tech and purpose.
Cannot recall certain names, but I usually consider useful those related to education (e.g. learning languages), or improving health. These categories are my favourite.
@busmark_w_nika Agreed, you know what... projects focused on education and health always stand out to me too. They have a lasting impact and often reach people who need it the most.
@hamza_afzal_butt True. It can help generations to be more successful/healthier in the future, which has more "social" impact.
@busmark_w_nika obviously :)
@hamza_afzal_butt Today found @Tracking Languages and @Viseal and both are lovely :)
@busmark_w_nika Agreed regarding both, and not just because I'm biased as I'm working in the language learning space myself. Any form of personal development is just highly motivating, usually with a clear goal in terms of what it does, too!
@martin_rue do you see any changes in this "learning language" industry? I think that DuoLingo quite dominates to that market and it is very hard to fight it :D
One project that’s stayed with me was built by a solo dev for frontline healthcare workers in rural clinics it tracked vaccine inventory via simple offline sync, no glam, just functional. Watching it make a tangible difference reminded me that code doesn’t need to be complex to be powerful.
The most meaningful projects, I’ve found, usually come from a deep understanding of the problem not from chasing the latest tech.