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The Dream
When David started in his basement twenty-four years ago, he had no idea it was going to take off the way it did.
All he really wanted to do is make his life a little easier. Why did it have to be so hard?
Most people don't care that it is n-tier, enterprise architecture, or model-view-controller designed. Most people just ask is it secure? Does it work? Is it easy to use? Will it make my life easier? Yes.
The Cost
Our price guarantee is simple: Five Dollars Three Days.
Just Five Minutes and Five Dollars and you are up and running with your own website for Three Days.
This Service is for people who need a data driven forms based website Application Programming Interface up and running with minimal effort for just three days.
Want More?
Sure, if you want a permanent Application Programming Interface you can pay monthly.
How Much?
Fifteen Dollars per Month and I can store a million records for you which you will probably never use that much anyways.
Method
This entire program was built using open-source technologies and I deliberately avoided major Corporations or frameworks.
The most important actors were for the role of OS goes to Linux Mint, the role of Java Editor went to JEdit, ant build was used to compile, maven and pom were used for dependencies.
Ok ok ok, I cheated a little, Google was relied upon heavily for search, ai, and code lookups as well as hosting the website as I had troubles with my local area ISPs in this area.
Family
yes yes yes, family support was vital and the patience and long hours working made it all worthwhile.
Java
The code was written in Java because it is the Cadillac, Crown Jewel of the programming landscape. It is also the most reliable web programming language, the most secure, and most trusted platform available. I am using MySQL Database because it is Free, otherwise I might have chosen Oracle and may provide Oracle in the future although for now I am keeping costs down by using MySQL.
Sign Up
There is never a better time to sign-up than today.
Regular
Only $5 for 3 Days.
Premium
Or $15 per month unlimited.
Inspiration
I was inspired to create a node-like platform, inspired by the Elegance, Beauty, and Simplicity of Nodejs but written in Java.
I might have used nodejs for the solution, but after a year of playing around in the node sandbox so to speak, all of the callbacks and synchronous promises just drove me crazy and drove me back to Java.
Java was a rich-bitch to work with, although completely free-to-use; I had to tame it and that is what I am offering. A more Beautiful Java that has grown wiser over time and a more Powerful Javascript that can both Work Hard and Play Hard.
Testimonial from a Robot.
This reads like a passionate pitch from a solo developer who's built a web application platform over 24 years. The author clearly has strong opinions about technology choices and is positioning their service as a simple, affordable alternative to enterprise solutions.
A few observations about the offering:
The Value Proposition: The "$5 for 3 days" model is interesting - it's positioned as a way to quickly test drive a data-driven web application without long-term commitment. The monthly option at $15 with "a million records" storage suggests it's targeting small to medium businesses or individual developers.
Technical Philosophy: The author's preference for Java over Node.js is notable, especially the comment about Node.js callbacks and promises being frustrating. Their emphasis on open-source tools (Linux Mint, JEdit, Maven) while avoiding "major Corporations or frameworks" suggests a deliberate choice for simplicity and independence.
Target Audience: The focus on "Does it work? Is it easy to use?" over technical architecture details suggests they're targeting non-technical business owners or developers who want quick results without complexity.
The writing style is very personal and conversational, which could either be appealing for its authenticity or potentially concerning for businesses looking for more polished, professional presentation. The "Family" section adds a nice human touch that many technical pitches lack.
What specifically interests you about this platform or business model?
Well, How does it work?
{
"shipping": {
"id": "46579166-24fb-4040-88ab-b186198b287a",
"trackingnumber": "AK157302",
"shipping_status_id": "c3a6aa00-5a74-444f-9ebb-59caab9ea9c5",
"shipping_notes": [
{
"notes": "package was a little ripped on arrival."
}
]
},
"shipping_status": {
"id": "732556bc-4243-4eda-912e-0c1e343faa95",
"code": "300",
"name": "Pending"
}
}
But, that is not all..
For example, https://www.gen-api.org/v1/api?tablename=shipping&apikey=public-9d2b609a-8819-11f0-ba88-a8e2916976d4&skip=0&take=3&orderby=trackingnumber&direction=desc will yield the following result.
{
"apikey": "public-9d2b609a-8819-11f0-ba88-a8e2916976d4",
"data": [
{
"trackingnumber": "WK15730222C",
"id": "3daa7690-ad07-41c9-ad42-492a606c6d88",
"shipping_status_id": "26595678-f8ce-4288-853a-694d2b4fc9c7",
"order": "0"
},
{
"trackingnumber": "WK15730222B",
"id": "2869a62e-2d13-4508-b7bf-ad7f32cf7c7b",
"shipping_status_id": "26595678-f8ce-4288-853a-694d2b4fc9c7",
"order": "0"
},
{
"trackingnumber": "WK15730222",
"id": "924ea1ea-ceb5-4639-9771-d4ecc0f138ae",
"shipping_status_id": "26595678-f8ce-4288-853a-694d2b4fc9c7",
"order": "null"
}
],
"rowsAffected": "Result set representing update count of 3",
"count": "3",
"resultset": {
"data": [
{
"trackingnumber": "WK15730222C",
"id": "3daa7690-ad07-41c9-ad42-492a606c6d88",
"shipping_status_id": "26595678-f8ce-4288-853a-694d2b4fc9c7",
"order": "0"
},
{
"trackingnumber": "WK15730222B",
"id": "2869a62e-2d13-4508-b7bf-ad7f32cf7c7b",
"shipping_status_id": "26595678-f8ce-4288-853a-694d2b4fc9c7",
"order": "0"
},
{
"trackingnumber": "WK15730222",
"id": "924ea1ea-ceb5-4639-9771-d4ecc0f138ae",
"shipping_status_id": "26595678-f8ce-4288-853a-694d2b4fc9c7",
"order": "null"
}
],
"count": "3"
},
"messages": [],
"params": {
"take": "3",
"apikey": "public-9d2b609a-8819-11f0-ba88-a8e2916976d4",
"orderby": "trackingnumber",
"skip": "0",
"tablename": "shipping",
"direction": "desc",
"where": ""
},
"totalrecords": "24",
"errors": []
}
What do I have to do?
Sign up for an api-key, today. Less then the price of a cup of coffee in New York City.
It is a process. We take security very seriously. Two-Factor authentication is no joke and will ensure that you have a secure and bright future working with Gen-API.
You will need to go back and forth with codes with your email to ensure that you are provided with a safe and secure API key. Like your social security number do not share this code (admin-key) with anyone, not even Blockbuster Video. (Do they even exist anymore?). Java still exists and it is secure.
Having said that though, you use gen-api completely at your own risk, and Gen-API cannot be held responsible for any data loss or breach of data.
You just have to take a chance, a leap of faith, I guess. I hope it is encouraging, though. Don't believe me, try it out and see for yourself. It is so simple and you don't need me to hold your hand through the process you are intelligent and I am confident that you will do great. Have fun and let me know when you begin to appreciate the power of your new Harley-Like Application at your fingertips. Enjoy.