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by archiepeach 7y ago
Isn’t this quite similar to what happens when a supermarket creates their own brand version of a product, and places it alongside the copies product, albeit with a much cheaper price? I felt quite bad for Spotify and Flux when Apple Music a
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by archiepeach 7y ago
I think the whole argument of "unicorns exploiting legal grey areas" falls victim to Hanlon's razor. I don't really believe these companies set out to bend or break any laws, it was more a case of the legal system not ca
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by archiepeach 7y ago
I've decided to renounce the web after more than 7 years as a professional web developer. My current plan is to see if I can transition to making Swift apps for Apple devices instead. This was partly triggered by the recent news that G
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Is it safe to expose your Firebase API key to the public?(medium.com)
1 points by archiepeach 8y ago|0 comments
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by archiepeach 8y ago
I have been working on the timed repetition one for the past couple of years. https://vocabifyapp.com It's a Chrome extension & web app for highlighting bits you read online. Then it generates flashcards for you to revi
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by archiepeach 8y ago
Good shout! Added. https://snag.gy/JHfXKT.jpg The Vocabify "definition" is added for any new users, so you'll need a fresh browser instance to check it out. Thanks!
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by archiepeach 8y ago
I’ve also been working on something similar for the past couple of years. https://vocabifyapp.com/ Vocabify is a tool to help you remember the words you come across. It uses a basic implementation of spaced repetition to he
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by archiepeach 8y ago
I can remember a specific time where I complimented a stranger. I was probably around sixteen or seventeen. A young lady was sitting in front of me on the bus and obviously quite nervous. I noticed that she would repeatedly dig in to her ha
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by archiepeach 8y ago
Yep, it’s definitely tricky gauging when and how to complement a stranger. I find it quite fun complimenting my friends and acquaintances. It’s really just quite funny to see a person’s reaction to a completely “curveball” type compliment t
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by archiepeach 8y ago
There have been times where I’ve off-handedly complimented someone, and their ensuing uncomfortableness makes me feel uncomfortable. Would love to read your insights on the topic!
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by archiepeach 8y ago
I read the entire article to my girlfriend earlier. Yes, she can read, she just prefers to listen to the sound of my own voice #blessed. Just wanted to say a big thank you! It prompted a lengthy discussion that went on till late. Would love
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by archiepeach 9y ago
Good intentions or not, we must remember that history has proven time and time again, when any entity has far too much unchecked power, it is inevitably exploited by bad actors. A user base of two billion users without any real accountabi
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by archiepeach 9y ago
I have long critiqued Facebook for chasing after ad revenue at the expense of the experience they offer users. In light of this news, the following quote comes to mind: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by s
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A Midnight Swim in Novakian Capitalism(clutchofthedeadhand.com)
2 points by archiepeach 9y ago|1 comments
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by archiepeach 9y ago
As noted multiple times in the article, the unethical design we’re seeing in popular apps and services today is largely a result of the widespread use of advertising as a revenue model. This is an appropriate time to show appreciation and s
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by archiepeach 9y ago
This is great to see, I'm glad that there's a market for this and that it's something that interests people. I have been working on a similar type of tool for the past year or so https://vocabifyapp.com Good luck
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by archiepeach 9y ago
Is there a large difference between using Firebase Database and another hosted DBaaS, such as MongoDB Atlas? I use Firebase Database but keep it arms length by avoiding any of the proprietary features it offers. I use it exclusively as a JS
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Why you (probably) don’t need Yarn(medium.com)
1 points by archiepeach 10y ago|1 comments
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by archiepeach 10y ago
You're right, not being carrier-locked is another attribute of a developer-friendly phone. I wasn't saying developer equates with cheap, but typically "developer" phones are secondary devices that people feel comfortable
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by archiepeach 10y ago
One of the things that makes a phone developer-friendly is how accessible it is from a price perspective, i.e. not a £599 price tag.
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Why you should give Yeoman another chance(medium.com)
1 points by archiepeach 11y ago|0 comments