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https://github.com/napolux/1000ideas

A github repository for 1000 free ideas
https://github.com/napolux/1000ideas

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# 1000 ideas, free for everyone



[![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/napolux/1000ideas.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/napolux/1000ideas)



I was always thrilled by "idea generation mechanism" and how a business like Facebook or Uber or Apple can born from "the brain" of someone... A while ago [I've read about the Idea machine from James Altucher](http://www.jamesaltucher.com/2014/05/the-ultimate-guide-for-becoming-an-idea-machine/)

and as a programmer I've decided to give to my idea machine a little structure and a way to ensure some sort of quality to my ideas.



This repo serves as container for my ideas.



My ultimate goal is to reach **one thousand (1000, 1k, whatever) ideas**.



### A list of all ideas:



* [Luxury news for rich people](ideas/luxury_news_for_rich_people/README.md)

* [Sandwiches recipe app](ideas/sandwich_recipes_app/README.md)

* [The idea number 0, the prototype for all other ideas](ideas/prototype_for_ideas/README.md)

* [An Uber for simple tech support](ideas/uber_for_tech_support/README.md)

* [Follow me luggage](ideas/follow_me_luggage/README.md)

* [Shutdown app for smartphones](ideas/shutdown_app/README.md)

* [Let's build a website together!](ideas/lets_build_a_website_together/README.md)

* [Play videogames meetup platform](ideas/videogame_meetup_platform/README.md)

* [An e-paper programmable card](ideas/epaper_programmable_card/README.md)

* [1 hour emergency condoms/sextoys delivery](ideas/1_hour_condom_delivery/README.md)

* [Pay 9.99$ / month to reiceive a random vynil LP](ideas/random_lp_subscription/README.md)

* [Casting news](ideas/casting_news/README.md)

* [Visual dictionary based on Google Images API](ideas/visual_dictionary_google_images/README.md)

* [Tourist guide on demand for travel tips](ideas/tourist_guide_on_demand/README.md)

* [Vegan food/restaurants/lifestyle review](ideas/vegan_food_reviews/README.md)

* [Fat programmer, the videogame](ideas/fat_programmer_videogame/README.md)

* [The barber review](ideas/barbershops_reviews/README.md)

* [Your vegetables garden app](ideas/vegetables_garden_app/README.md)

* [Lost babies tattoo (or bracelet)](ideas/lost_babies_tattoo/README.md)

* [Photos of secret places](ideas/pics_of_secret_places/README.md)

* [A Wikipedia for WW2 testimonials](ideas/ww2_wikipedia_for_testimonials/README.md)

* [Holidays with no technology](ideas/no_tech_holidays/README.md)

* [Use a color to make phishing hard](ideas/make_phishing_hard_with_colors/README.md)

* [IKEA personal shopper](ideas/ikea_personal_shopper/README.md)

* [Technology personal shopper](ideas/technology_personal_shopper/README.md)

* [A predefined messages keyboard for mobile](ideas/predefined_messages_keyboard/README.md)

* [We make your bed service](ideas/we_make_your_bed_service/README.md)

* [A raw data marketplace](ideas/data_marketplace/README.md)

* [The brothels review](ideas/brothel_reviews/README.md)

* [Take me home: "bodyguard" as a service](ideas/bodyguard_as_a_service/README.md)

* [CV Bot](ideas/cv_bot/README.md)

* [Sideprojects cemeterey, marketplace for dead sideprojects](ideas/sideprojects_cemetery/README.md)

* [Survive the office: a manual](ideas/office_survival_manual/README.md)

* [An online wishlist with real time alerting system](ideas/im_messaging_alert_for_shopping_offers/README.md)



We currently list **33** ideas, since I'm not taking into consideration `idea_0`.



## FAQ



### Who are you?

I'm an italian programmer. You can find some more about me @ [https://napolux.com](https://napolux.com)



### Are these ideas really free?

YES. The MIT license is pretty clear.



### What if I realize one of your ideas and I make millions? Will you sue me?



[Ideas are worthless, execution is everything](http://adil.io/entrepreneurship/ideas-are-worthless-execution-is-everything/), so, I don't care. But if you want to give me some of your millions, [click here](https://www.paypal.me/napolux/) :D



### How long will it take to reach 1000 ideas?



If I stick to James' idea machine article I should end my journey in 100 days. I will not limit myself to a simple writedown, so it could take longer, and I'm currenly writing an avg. of one idea per day. So please do the math ;)



### Tell me more about the "little structure" and the "quality" of your ideas



Ideas will be rendered as a `.json` and a `README.md` file. The markdown file will be the "human readable" version of the idea, while the json file will be validated using some PHPUnit tests and a CI system in order to:



* Have a "title" of less than 15 words

* Have a "description" of at least than 30 words

* Have a list of five (5) or more pros and (5) or more cons

* A notice about this project



(structure may change at my will, it's not set in stone)



To run tests you need:



* PHP 5.5.x

* [Composer](https://getcomposer.org/download/) & [PHPUnit](http://phpunit.de)

* [Install PHPUnit](http://phpunit.de/manual/current/en/installation.html) if you didn't before.

* Run `phpunit --bootstrap scripts/build_md_files.php tests/` to build files and run tests.



### Are your ideas 100% originals?



**I can't guarantee they are 100% originals**, the world is full of ideas machines. I can only guarantee that the idea comes from my mind. :)



### Can you elaborate on this?



**Let's make an example**: let's say I'm thinking about **a dating site for fat people like me**. There are already many websites out there offering this kind of services, but probably I'm thinking about it for a while and **I've figure out a way for a viral marketing initiative like printing coupons for the service on pizza boxes**...



Then I'll write it down as an idea.



Not original, not new, but it's an idea. And it's mine. And I'm giving it away for free.



### Can I add some ideas with a pull request?



Nope, sorry. But you can fork my repo and do whatever you want with it. If you have any suggestion, get in touch or **open an issue**.



### What is `idea_0`?



It's a prototype for all the other ideas. I'm using it to validate my build and test scripts.



### I have another question. How can I reach you?



[Check my website](https://napolux.com) or write me [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).