Calist0

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by Calist0 10y ago
Alright! I definitely know how to make AJAX calls and manipulate the DOM. I'll make a project showcasing this.
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by Calist0 10y ago
Thanks for all the suggestions! Really helpful. For Github: How could a newbie ever improve the code of someone who's experienced enough to create a library or framework?
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by Calist0 10y ago
Thanks for the feedback! Do you know of any interesting engineering problems that I can try solving? Perhaps a project like this: https://haseeb-qureshi.github.io/n-queens-visualizer/ The blogger used it for his own po
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by Calist0 10y ago
Thanks for the advice! >What are your showcase-able skills? I know html, css, js, jquery, and a little bit of php. I know how to make websites responsive. I know how to make AJAX calls (although, I'm a bit rusty). I have some knowle
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by Calist0 10y ago
Unfortunately I'm very white!!
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Ask HN: What kind of projects should I build for a front-end portfolio?
115 points by Calist0 10y ago|57 comments
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by Calist0 10y ago
But do many of those clients exist on sites like upwork?
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by Calist0 10y ago
How do you find clients/work? Were you contracting? I've always been curious about how freelancers make such a high hourly, because freelance websites are full of people charging $15/hr.
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by Calist0 10y ago
I don't exactly feel proud for being 28 and having no formal education and work experience. Online poker was good while it lasted, and it helped me grow independently. But it hasn't really granted me skills that I can translate to
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by Calist0 10y ago
You make a good point-- If I study part-time, by the time I graduate I would have accumulated ~5-6 years of experience which would diminish the value that I'd get from a degree. I'm leaning towards joining a bootcamp, building a p
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by Calist0 10y ago
Did you study part time? I never considered studying part time because it would take so long to complete the program, but a lot of people in this thread are suggesting I do it. I have no clue how people work and attend college part time? If
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by Calist0 10y ago
I'm from Canada, so I'm not sure how much value I'd get from the top tier american bootcamp programs like HackReactor or AppAcademy. Much of the value that comes from those bootcamps is their connections in Silicon Valley tha
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by Calist0 10y ago
Sorry man, I'm not going to let other people's preconceptions place false limitations on my own abilities. Someone linked a blog post in this thread where a guy joined a bootcamp around my age and is self-taught. He recently got
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by Calist0 10y ago
Hah. I'm always surprised by how many times someone suggests this. I've known people who moved into trading, and the skill set definitely seems similar. But I know nothing about trading, and I think I would rather enjoy building t
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by Calist0 10y ago
I've read that blog post before :) Unfortunately, the advice directed to 19 year olds might not be best for me. Sam suggests a 3rd option: going to college for 2 yrs and then dropping out. A 20-21 year old drop out with no work experie
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by Calist0 10y ago
I'm embarrassed to say that I've been making a living playing online poker for the past 5 years. I have never had a typical job before. I took web development courses at a community college for one year, while self-learning throug
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by Calist0 10y ago
That was my initial plan, but I don't see it working out. My hands will be full with school and I'll have to commit to my tuition costs early on and sign a rental lease, and most importantly I won't have time to build a good
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Ask HN: I'm 28yo. Should I start college now, or get real world experience?
20 points by Calist0 10y ago|42 comments
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by Calist0 10y ago
Interesting design, but it doesn't seem very user-friendly.
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by Calist0 10y ago
Curiosity