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by ahmadss 15y ago
since i'm a target audience for this course (non-technical person aspiring to learn how to code), how would i learn proper programmer convention (ie the Python way) vs. the computer scientist convention?
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by ahmadss 15y ago
I just Kindled the book and worked my way through chapter 1. Seriously - I can't think of a better way to introduce someone to "classes" and explain what a "class" does within a program. This book is great thus far! If you have any other re
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by ahmadss 15y ago
FWIW - I'm looking for an apprenticeship type of project. If you code in Python and want to deal w the headache of a newbie, I'd love to talk!
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by ahmadss 15y ago
As a n00b trying to learn how to program, I completely agree with your points about Ruby on Rails. After getting in over my head going through a few rails tutorials, I took a step back and realized that while I could create really basic web
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by ahmadss 15y ago
So this would be more so for inspiration and not for a historical account? Just to be clear, you seem to be suggesting Pinterest as a means to motivate to accomplish a goal and not to keep track of pass successes. Or are you suggesting both
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by ahmadss 15y ago
hmm... interesting point. I can see the value of using GCal to enter past events. But what if I wanted to break down my achievements by category? Personal vs. professional? Would that just be different calendar entries? But overall, it's a
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by ahmadss 15y ago
Two come to mind: 1 - An Event Apart ( http://aneventapart.com/ ) 2 - Future of Web Design ( http://futureofwebdesign.com/london-2012/ ) Or Anything that LukeW presents ... http://www.lukew.com/presos/
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by ahmadss 15y ago
a few thoughts for you: 1 - based on the tagline, the picture of the guy managing a server, and the 4 features you highlight, it's still really unclear what your software does, who the target audience is, and what problem your software solv
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Ask HN: How do you keep track of your personal achievements?
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Tips for Writing Better Bug Reports(viget.com)
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You Might Make a Great UX Designer If...(viget.com)
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by ahmadss 15y ago
Thanks for all the hard work on maintaining and updating Rails Tutorial. As a newbie programmer, the screen cap tutorials have been extremely helpful and I'm looking forward buying the 2nd edition screen caps as well.
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by ahmadss 15y ago
I agree w everything you wrote above, but I lack the tech knowledge to understand the following comparison: "high powered marketing is distribution which is almost all code these days" Would appreciate it if you further clarified. Thanks!
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by ahmadss 15y ago
Congrats on the launch. I have some feedback, but a random question for you first - did you work at Deloitte in their S&O practice? Now for the feedback - assuming your audience is a non-tech WordPress user, I'm suggesting that you do A
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by ahmadss 15y ago
I didn't cover "pricing" in my post since it all varies based on your situation, your location, your skills, and the project itself. (crappy project/crappy client = ++rates). I know a few YC founders that pay $70/hr - $80/hr for really grea
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by ahmadss 15y ago
I don't know how the author of this post found consulting gigs, but the way my friends did it and the way I did (before going back to a design/dev agency) was by first and foremost deciding on a the type consulting service we're going to of
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by ahmadss 15y ago
Sorry for the confusion - I meant to say "from WordPress to ExpressionEngine" on the first line... I don't know how to edit a post, so I'm just replying here.
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by ahmadss 15y ago
An alternative that is not as well known is ExpressionEngine. FWIW, we've done a slew of EE installs and a few WordPress intalls and clients that have made the switch from EE to WP have loved it. The admin UI is attractive for end users, an
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by ahmadss 15y ago
1 - Sal Khan was at one point on the OCW Board. The possibility of OCW borrowing/partnering/licensing KA's dashboard, interface, knowledge map, and the like is not outside the realm of possibility BUT... 2 - ...it won't happen anytime soon