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Hi fellow HNers, I wanted to show you my new project: Grople.com . This is my 1s rails project, and I was looking for best learning practices. So I asked aroun
by lolizbak 15y ago
Hi fellow HNers,
I wanted to show you my new project: Grople.com .
This is my 1s rails project, and I was looking for best learning practices. So I asked around (twitter, facebook) and got 2 types of responses: friends who also wanted to learn, and friends who could help out.
So this is actually what I built: an app to tell your friends what you need. Your friends can "+1" (they have the same need) or help out (commenting, offering their help).
I would love your feedback as much on the concept than on the execution. I built this in about 2 weeks, and will iterate based on your comments!
Thank again!
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- bricestacey 15y agoWhy do you have to put a price on it?
- lolizbak 15y agoBecause for some things, i'm ready to pay. Honestly, two weeks ago, i would have paid a lot for a 2 hours hands-down training on polymorphic models. For other things (a favor, a beer with friends tonight), i wouldn't pay anything - obviously. So I figured i'd give the option.
- bricestacey 15y agoWhen I first saw the site I assumed it was just a place to beg. But, I'm starting to think it is like group buying where the buyers name the price and there aren't any sellers. So, if a seller comes and wants to sell, how do they "grab" it? You could actually turn it into a business if you can bring both parties together and charge a fee.
- JHLewisJr 15y agoGreat idea. Would be great if you had categories for the groples - just click on a number of boxes: programming assistance, training, handyman, etc.