We're Live! After a Year of Blood, Sweat & Coffee Stains
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Date: July 13, 2025
Author: The 404 Swag Not Found Team
Category: Announcements
Today is the official launch of 404 Swag Not Found, a milestone we've been dreaming about (and troubleshooting in our sleep) for more than a year. We are very excited to share our passion project with you now that we are fully live.
From Brainstorming Late at Night to T-Shirt Reality
It all began when we were buried in sprint cycles, battling production problems, and subsisting on cold brew and instant ramen. One question kept coming up during the never-ending merging disputes and the fear of combined major branches: how amazing would it be to put our shared annoyance on a brand-new, comfortable t-shirt?
Why "404 Swag Not Found"?
A 404 error in web-dev indicates "Page Not Found." In our opinion, it encapsulates the everyday struggle of searching for obscure bugs, locating missing semicolons, or figuring out why a last-minute CSS change has abruptly disrupted your responsive layout. Our task? Make that common ache into a badge of honor.
What Comes Next?
- Weekly Drops: New designs that take inspiration from life in the tech trenches
- Community Contests: Enter to win free stuff by submitting your best code joke or meme.
- Because comedy is the best debugger, Dev Culture Roundups
So let's toast to all of you—debuggers, midnight oil burners, and heroes who correct typos. We've put our all into this launch, along with about 14 cups of coffee, and we're excited to see you represent your grind in style.
Keep an eye out, drink plenty of coffee, and keep in mind that if in question, it's most likely a 404.
— The team behind 404 Swag Not Found
