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You really did a great job! I took longer than you, but I followed a similar path. In hindsight, I can't imagine taking any other path, its been a blast! If I c

You really did a great job! I took longer than you, but I followed a similar path. In hindsight, I can't imagine taking any other path, its been a blast! If I could emphasize one of your points, it would be to MAKE stuff, don't pick out problems out of thin air, MAKE stuff you want! I really happy for you, and I'm really glad you wrote this. I haven't agreed with someone so much in a while! Also, I would reinforce your point about git and github, that is as absolute must in my experience. It is your resume and one of your main tools. Edit: Dont forget about IRC!!!!

slurgfest 14y ago
Genuine question: what does IRC do for getting a job other than taking up time?
- supo 14y ago
  I've been using IRC to talk to people who built some of the tools my company uses in our technology stack. This has been an amazing opportunity and a learning experience. You also learn a lot when you hang around and help more novice users with their questions. I'd say if you don't start talking OT in a IRC channel dedicated to a piece of software/tech, it has a direct positive influence on your skills, which in turn directly influences your job seeking chances. Also, you can meet prospective employers that way.
- the_cat_kittles 14y ago
  the python channel was incredibly useful when I repeatedly missed no brainer things when i was first starting out. Any library's irc will probably have at least one person who knows the library inside and out, and can help you with a problem. It's really incredible you can do all this for free!
santa_boy 14y ago
I would also reinforce the github point. It is as important a point especially when you are working on a start-up idea alongside a regular day-job. Git pushes really give an indication the progress, skills, "actual work" and ideas to re-prioritize or launch. Sorry if it sounds obvious but I really feel in a resource crunched situation the best one can do is to push out as much as possible to git and take them further to push to the real world to get some real feedback! Back to the topic .... if the start-up doesn't stick on ... surely it can get a great job with a great employee!

slurgfest 14y ago

Genuine question: what does IRC do for getting a job other than taking up time?

supo 14y ago
I've been using IRC to talk to people who built some of the tools my company uses in our technology stack. This has been an amazing opportunity and a learning experience. You also learn a lot when you hang around and help more novice users with their questions. I'd say if you don't start talking OT in a IRC channel dedicated to a piece of software/tech, it has a direct positive influence on your skills, which in turn directly influences your job seeking chances. Also, you can meet prospective employers that way.
the_cat_kittles 14y ago
the python channel was incredibly useful when I repeatedly missed no brainer things when i was first starting out. Any library's irc will probably have at least one person who knows the library inside and out, and can help you with a problem. It's really incredible you can do all this for free!

santa_boy 14y ago

I would also reinforce the github point. It is as important a point especially when you are working on a start-up idea alongside a regular day-job. Git pushes really give an indication the progress, skills, "actual work" and ideas to re-prioritize or launch. Sorry if it sounds obvious but I really feel in a resource crunched situation the best one can do is to push out as much as possible to git and take them further to push to the real world to get some real feedback! Back to the topic .... if the start-up doesn't stick on ... surely it can get a great job with a great employee!