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There are some threads on learn how to code: http://www.google.com/search?q=site:news.ycombinator.com+intitle%3A%2Blearn+%2Bhow+%2B%28code%20OR%20program%29 htt

by tst 16y ago

There are some threads on learn how to code: http://www.google.com/search?q=site:news.ycombinator.com+intitle%3A%2Blearn+%2Bhow+%2B%28code%20OR%20program%29 http://www.google.com/search?q=site:news.ycombinator.com+int... In general, learning how to program will take its time. It's a craft that has to be learned. (http://norvig.com/21-days.html http://norvig.com/21-days.html) And other option for you is to find a technical co-founder, which is probably more effective than learning how to code ;)

biggs83 16y ago
Thank you. Now for finding a tech co-founder.. do you know of any sites? Would a NDA need to be present? What percent of the company should the tech have? They are doing most of the work.
- tst 16y ago
  Probably just read the threads first :) http://www.google.com/search?q=site:news.ycombinator.com+intitle%3A%2Bfind+%2Btechnical+%2Bcofounder http://www.google.com/search?q=site:news.ycombinator.com+int...
- farout 16y ago
  ok, this is the problem. Nooooo. You will be doing a shit load of work too. Why? You must validate the market and make sure there are users who will take money out of their wallet for this: either as direct or indirect (advertisers). Your job will be to find what is working and not working. Forget programming, make pencils sketches even - then talk to the people that will be using this. You will be working twice or more harder than the programmer.
  - biggs83 16y ago
    Ok, since you feel I should forget about learning to code, do you recommend any books?
    - farout 16y ago
      I already recommend a slew of programming books. Forget reading. Don't be like me. I read and read and read. I do actually do but I read too much. Just do it. What is the problem you are solving? Why is they a problem? How much does this problem cost? Who is looking for a solution to this problem? Is it a problem they already know is a problem for them. Do they recognize they need to do something about it? What happens if they do nothing about it? Why bother changing from status quo? Where are they? How will you find them? How will you get their attention. Now do it. Call them, meet with them, ask them is this a really a problem. Show them the sketch, will this solution help them with their problem. How is this problem affecting their life. What will their life be without the problem. Now ask them how much would they pay $5, $15, $30 (give only 3 choices). I am sorry I do not know shortcuts. I only know grunt work.
      - biggs83 16y ago
        You sound very knowledgeable, what projects have you done so far?
        farout 16y ago
        email me - info@bestwhich,com
      - farout 16y ago
        No, I have made money for others. I have failed (I mean, received excellent feedback) many times for myself. Ping me if you want to talk. My email is in my profile.
        biggs83 16y ago
        Not sure how to ping? I'm on twitter @anymeansinc
  - biggs83 16y ago
    Or sites?

by tst 16y ago

biggs83 16y ago

Thank you. Now for finding a tech co-founder.. do you know of any sites? Would a NDA need to be present? What percent of the company should the tech have? They are doing most of the work.

tst 16y ago
Probably just read the threads first :) http://www.google.com/search?q=site:news.ycombinator.com+intitle%3A%2Bfind+%2Btechnical+%2Bcofounder http://www.google.com/search?q=site:news.ycombinator.com+int...
farout 16y ago
ok, this is the problem. Nooooo. You will be doing a shit load of work too. Why? You must validate the market and make sure there are users who will take money out of their wallet for this: either as direct or indirect (advertisers). Your job will be to find what is working and not working. Forget programming, make pencils sketches even - then talk to the people that will be using this. You will be working twice or more harder than the programmer.
- biggs83 16y ago
  Ok, since you feel I should forget about learning to code, do you recommend any books?
  - farout 16y ago
    I already recommend a slew of programming books. Forget reading. Don't be like me. I read and read and read. I do actually do but I read too much. Just do it. What is the problem you are solving? Why is they a problem? How much does this problem cost? Who is looking for a solution to this problem? Is it a problem they already know is a problem for them. Do they recognize they need to do something about it? What happens if they do nothing about it? Why bother changing from status quo? Where are they? How will you find them? How will you get their attention. Now do it. Call them, meet with them, ask them is this a really a problem. Show them the sketch, will this solution help them with their problem. How is this problem affecting their life. What will their life be without the problem. Now ask them how much would they pay $5, $15, $30 (give only 3 choices). I am sorry I do not know shortcuts. I only know grunt work.
    - biggs83 16y ago
      You sound very knowledgeable, what projects have you done so far?
      - farout 16y ago
        email me - info@bestwhich,com
    - farout 16y ago
      No, I have made money for others. I have failed (I mean, received excellent feedback) many times for myself. Ping me if you want to talk. My email is in my profile.
      - biggs83 16y ago
        Not sure how to ping? I'm on twitter @anymeansinc
- biggs83 16y ago
  Or sites?