'chad: the Brainrot Ide' Is a YC-Backed Product People Thought Was Fake
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The article discusses 'Chad: The Brainrot IDE', a YC-backed product that was initially thought to be fake due to its unusual nature, sparking curiosity and discussion among tech enthusiasts.
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ChrisArchitect
about 2 months ago
Some more discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45848390
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