Call Vandelay
Call Vandelay is a side project designed to help job seekers overcome:
- Employment gaps – Long periods without work can raise red flags for hiring managers.
- Burned bridges – Not every departure is on good terms.
- Strict hiring practices – Some companies reject candidates based on technicalities rather than skills.
At its core, the project provides professional job references and employment verifications that align with a candidate’s resume, making it easier to secure a job.
How It Works
The process is straightforward:
- Sign Up – Users provide details about their career situation.
- Get a Reference – Call Vandelay creates a credible employment history.
- Verification Handling – If an employer calls, the service ensures everything checks out.
The service is structured to minimize risk while giving job seekers a fair shot at employment.
Why Does This Exist?
The job market isn’t always fair. Many skilled workers struggle to land jobs due to:
- Layoffs – Being let go isn’t always a reflection of performance.
- Toxic workplaces – Some companies create impossible environments.
- Personal struggles – Life happens, and employers don’t always understand.
Rather than letting these setbacks define them, Call Vandelay offers a practical workaround.
The Ethics Question
Of course, not everyone will agree with this approach. Critics might say:
- Honesty is the best policy – Some believe job seekers should be upfront about their past.
- It undermines trust – Employers expect references to be real.
But the hiring system isn’t always honest either:
- Job descriptions are often exaggerated – Companies oversell roles all the time.
- Toxic cultures are downplayed – Candidates rarely get the full picture.
- Candidates are ghosted without warning – Employers ignore ethics when it suits them.
Call Vandelay doesn’t claim to have all the answers. Instead, it forces people to rethink the hiring process and whether playing the system is sometimes necessary.
A Side Project with Real Impact
More than just a clever idea, Call Vandelay is helping people move forward in their careers.
- It’s discreet.
- It’s structured.
- It works.
In an era where hiring isn’t always fair, this side project gives job seekers a second chance—even if it means bending the rules to get there.
Find out more about Call Vandelay.
Charkoal Canvas
Charkoal Canvas is an infinite visual workspace inside your IDE. It lets developers create:
- Visual notes – Attach thoughts and ideas directly to your code.
- Code-linked diagrams – Connect logic and structure across files.
- Interactive canvases – Organize code visually for better understanding.
Built for coders who think visually, Charkoal helps break down complex ideas into structured maps that stay linked to actual code.
How It Works
Once installed, Charkoal allows developers to:
- Create a new canvas (Cmd/Ctrl + K, N).
- Sketch symbols or selections from code into a diagram (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + K, S).
- Link different elements of the codebase together in an interactive format.
These canvases function like mind maps for code, helping devs see relationships, dependencies, and logic flows more clearly.
Why Use It?
Traditional code editors are powerful, but they aren’t great for visual organization. Charkoal offers a way to:
- Understand complex codebases faster – See how everything connects at a glance.
- Document logic in real-time – No need for separate tools or manual diagrams.
- Stay within the IDE – Keep everything inside your coding environment.
For developers working with large projects, legacy code, or intricate systems, Charkoal provides a structured way to untangle complexity.
The Beta Factor
Charkoal is currently in early beta, meaning:
- Active development – Features are evolving based on user feedback.
- Community-driven improvements – A Discord community helps shape its future.
- Potential for growth – It’s a side project with the possibility of becoming a must-have dev tool.
A Side Project with Practical Impact
Charkoal Canvas is more than just an experiment—it’s a useful extension that fills a real need in development workflows.
- It’s lightweight.
- It’s built for real coding environments.
- It helps developers think better.
For anyone who struggles with keeping track of complex logic, Charkoal Canvas might be the visual coding tool they didn’t know they needed.
Find out more about Charkoal Canvas.
SQL Premier League
SQL Premier League is an interactive learning platform where users:
- Practice SQL queries in a real-world sports context.
- Use actual player and team data to solve challenges.
- Gamify their learning by earning points and improving their skills.
By integrating sports and coding, it removes the dullness from database learning and makes it more engaging and intuitive.
How It Works
The platform is designed for both beginners and advanced users. The process is simple:
- Start playing – Jump into challenges that require SQL queries.
- Query real sports data – Use
SELECT,JOIN,GROUP BY, and more. - Get instant feedback – See results immediately and improve your skills.
With each challenge, players learn by doing, making SQL concepts stick better than traditional tutorials.
Why It Stands Out
Learning SQL can be dry, but SQL Premier League offers:
- A sports-driven experience – If you love football or other sports, it feels less like studying.
- Interactive challenges – Reinforce learning with real-time problem-solving.
- A fun alternative to textbooks and courses – Ideal for self-learners who prefer hands-on learning.
What Users Are Saying
Early users are loving it:
- "Great idea, love it!" – Ok_Breadfruit3691
- "Games that reinforce learning are the best kind. This is super well done!" – gamer_gal_88
- "This is awesome. Great work!" – techie_tom
A Side Project Making SQL Fun
SQL Premier League is more than a tutorial—it’s a new way to learn SQL through gameplay.
- It’s interactive.
- It’s engaging.
- It makes database learning actually enjoyable.
For anyone looking to level up their SQL skills while having fun with sports data, this side project might be the perfect match.
