SMRTR ProgrammingJan 12, 2026Hacker News

Fall asleep by watching JavaScript load

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A developer created a unique sleep aid web app that combines a bedtime story about Liora with an intentionally slow JavaScript loader. The story progressively loads slower while the spinner spins longer, designed to help users fall asleep before reaching the end. The project originated from noticing how loading spinners can be hypnotically sleepy during late-night coding sessions.

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