We Lost Everything (Well, Almost Everything)
We hit a major setback. Our entire codebase was corrupted, and we have to rebuild Tavrn from scratch.
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We’ve officially reached Build 8 — our second milestone — and Tavrn is starting to feel like a real platform. This post covers our new server system, real-time messaging, roles, settings, and a few things we’re still keeping under wraps (👀).
After a major setback wiped our codebase, we rebuilt Tavrn's 1-to-1 DM system from scratch — in just 3 days. This post breaks down how we did it, what’s new, and why it’s already better than before.
You’d think after decades of chat apps, we’d have group chats figured out by now. But somehow, most of them still suck.
We hit a major setback. Our entire codebase was corrupted, and we have to rebuild Tavrn from scratch.
Tavrn is a new community-first chat platform built with familiar features, real passion, and a deep respect for its users. Here's why we believe Tavrn will become the new home for great minds to connect.
A friendly introduction to Tavrn, a new community platform built as an alternative to Discord and Guilded. This post explains why Tavrn was created, what makes it different, and invites readers to join the journey of building a better online hangout—without paywalls or corporate vibes.