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Ask HN: Will work for free, anyone need a backend web developer?
Hello, I am working to build up my portfolio, so I'm looking to offer my web development services freely for anyone that needs some work done. The only thing I ask in return is a testimonial and permission to add it to my portfolio. My skills are primarily with Python and PHP, but have some experience with Ruby as well. I am not as experienced in front end things, but I can get by. My email is j.horne538@gmail.com. I am also on freenode as JesseH
- Strategist 13y agoHow much free time do you have to work on projects? Also, where are you currently based?
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- jessehorne 13y agoI'm based in the US on the east coast(Georgia). I can normally put around 2-5 hours each day into a project.
- kayhi 13y agoGracious offer, do you have a linkedin or a link to your current profolio?
- builder12 13y agoDo you work for Binary Cocoa? Is this your LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jesse-horne/5a/a33/b04 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jesse-horne/5a/a33/b04
- jessehorne 13y agoDid do some work with them a few months ago. Had to update my linkedin.
- jessehorne 13y agoYeah I do, but there's not really a lot in it that would show my current skill. I'm hoping to change that by offering to work for free. However, here's a current link to my linkedin and github: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jesse-horne/5a/a33/b04 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jesse-horne/5a/a33/b04 https://github.com/jessehorne https://github.com/jessehorne
- lolastarr 13y agoAmazing, Jesse. Where in Georgia? I am also in Georgia and am looking to add another partner to a growing team of entrepreneurial spirits and would love to have someone with your skill-set. You could end up with equity in the proposed business plan if you like the idea and want to help our team turn the idea into reality (and of course, if the reality ends up adopting us. I am being cryptic on purpose. My email is djlolastarr@gmail.com if you would like to chat further.
- sgdesign 13y agoWhy not use that time to work on a personal project instead? Build something cool and useful and then show it to HN :)
- jessehorne 13y agoI want to help out my fellow entrepreneurs if I can, and I will likely get a wider-range of experience working on things others need.
- jtreminio 13y agoWorking for free? Why not OSS? </zoidberg> But seriously, look into any project on Github that catches your attention. Mine, PuPHPet[0], is accepting PRs! [0] https://github.com/puphpet/puphpet https://github.com/puphpet/puphpet
- jessehorne 13y agoI laughed at the zoidberg thing. But yes, I am a fan of FOSS, and that project looks pretty neat. I will definitely have a good look at it.
- OldCoder 13y agoJesse is starting out but is more determined than most. He has worked on a commercial game and is interested in internships or similar arrangements. He has demonstrated the ability to pick up new languages and frameworks. Might be an asset for startups with limited funds.
- ecesena 13y agoAt theneeds we do use PHP (website+api) and Python (backend tasks, crawling, ranking, learning...). Check it out and, if interested, drop me a line.
- jessehorne 13y agoSure, can you drop a link please? I am thinking its http://www.theneeds.com/ http://www.theneeds.com/ Edit* Yes that's the one. I am interested in what you guys are doing, how should I contact you?
- gault8121 13y agoHi Jesse, We're looking to develop a few game like elements into our interactive grammar site, Quill.org. Please check it out and let me know if you'd be interested in contributing. We're an open source project as well. https://github.com/empirical-org/quill https://github.com/empirical-org/quill
- jessehorne 13y agoHey, that's a neat project as well. I love the Quill mission, and will definitely look into the project.
- gault8121 13y agoCool. You can reach me at peter at quill dot org
- adidash 13y agoHave emailed you.
- jessehorne 13y agoHi, I haven't received an email, so I think something must have went wrong.
- jessehorne 13y agoOps, I put the wrong email. It's j.horne2796@gmail.com
- jessehorne 13y agoSorry guys, my email that I use is j.horne2796@gmail.com. I will check the old one though.
- saym 13y agoTip: Put it in your profile! Aside, were there really 2795 j.horne's before you?
- merlinsbrain 13y agoAn amazing offer. Are you comfortable with working remote? The project is low pressure (for now), so 2-5 hours suits. Early stage, so will be fun experience wise not only building, but shaping a continuously evolving product. Python/Django. Do email if interested (profile) :)