The pickLink checked Oct 9
Build Your Own X
github.comTutorials for rebuilding famous tech from scratch
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That one website that walks you through building your own database, game or even Git from scratch
Why it's the pick
A huge list of step-by-step tutorials where you rebuild well-known technology yourself, like a database, a web browser or a game engine. Building the real thing is one of the best ways to understand how it works.
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