🤗 During some really tough times, I realized how powerful a few words of encouragement can be. So I built StayStrong - a simple Express.js API that serves random motivational reasons when life gets hard.
What it does:
<ul>
<li>500+ carefully crafted messages in EN/IT</li>
<li>Simple REST API with rate limiting</li>
<li>One endpoint: GET /reasons?lang=en|it</li>
<li>Born from personal struggle, built for everyone</li>
</ul>
Sometimes we all need someone to tell us “You matter” or “You’re stronger than you think.”
Tech stack: Node.js, Express.js, simple JSON files
💜 If you’re struggling too, you’re not alone. This is my virtual hug to you.
GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/Ale1x/staystrong" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Here</a>
Demo: <a href="https://hope.passarelli.dev/reasons" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Here</a>
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A developer created StayStrong, a simple Express.js REST API that serves over 500 motivational messages in English and Italian to help people during difficult times. The API features rate limiting, uses JSON files for data storage, and was born from personal experience with mental health struggles. The project aims to provide virtual support and encouragement to anyone who needs it.

I built an API for my darkest moments (and yours too)

There is a certain kind of irony here where you produce a therapeutic and encouraging product using one of the most insane languages in existence that is just magical.
Good stuff.

You’re a real web dev warrior ⚔️