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Show HN: I decided to change careers, Random Chat is my first app
- 10dpd 11y agoWhy does your gender matter?
- biaanghel 11y agoI wrote a blog post about my journey in building this (http://biaanghel.tumblr.com/post/117116852474/building-my-first-application-a-story-of-how-i http://biaanghel.tumblr.com/post/117116852474/building-my-fi...). After writing it I'm wondering if it's even possible for a new programmer, let alone a female programmer, to get a real, good paying job as a developer. It seems that there are so many technologies to learn and the bar is ever higher. Would be interesting to hear any successful / unsuccessful stories. I guess what I'm asking is: do I even stand a chance?
- bndw 11y agoYes, if you’re motivated. Everyone has to start somewhere and there are plenty of full-time software developers who did not study CS in college.
- jhedwards 11y agoDefinitely possible. I started learning how to program when I was 28, I coded every day, learned frameworks, databases etc. I still program every day for fun, but I also do it professionally for a silicon valley startup. It's not easy, but if you're determined it's definitely possible. I can't comment too much on the gender issue, but I know there is at least some subset of companies that wont discriminate against you based on your gender. I look forward to seeing your next project!
- mcnamaratw 11y agoIt's a really, really fun app. I wish I'd made it. Don't get intimidated by the hype about all that crazy stuff you have to know. Everybody learned one language or tool at a time, same as you.
- findjashua 11y agoline 2 of randomchat.js throws the error 'syncninja is not defined' (on both Chrome and Firefox)
- biaanghel 11y agoMaybe syncninja.min.js didn't load?
- manuisfunny 11y agoReally cool. I like that it looks simple but elegant. Did it take some effort to make it that easy to use?
- biaanghel 11y agoThanks! Yeah, a few iterations. I tried to reduce everything to the bare minimum.
- 50shade 11y agoIt would be more fun if people would actually respond...