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by dmitripopov 10y ago
Old habits die hard :) I always start a new project with actors and use cases, but without any diagrams.
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
Sure, pictures are great for communication. But is UML required? A lot of teams that I observe go with arrows and boxes on a whiteboard, and everything is clear nonetheless.
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
Is it general coders talk or project-related? Do you use it to communicate with clients?
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
Some 10 years ago I took part in two very large projects in two different organizations, and in both cases all our shiny diagrams were scrapped at the end. So sad :)
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
I guess that is the reason why UML failed. Documentation updates took more time than coding.
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
I notice that young coders hate to deal with diagrams. Customers are more and more educated in IT, so in most cases there's no need for intermediate language to communicate.
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
It was a buzzword at the end of 90's - first 00's, the purpose was to make developers and customers speak the same language.
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Ask HN: Do you still use UML?
166 points by dmitripopov 10y ago|185 comments
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
If you really want to start a startup the only way to learn how to do it is to start one.
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
1. Set the daily goal 2. Identify steps required to reach it, write them down. It's better to do it with pen and paper, no to-do apps or anything like it. 3. Take the first step right away, do not postpone it. 4. Log your progress and
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
My Android phone already has FM radio (it requires phones to be attached however). What's the defference?
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
Sounds pretty creepy, especially right after watching "Westworld" :)
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
Damn these text adventures are addictive...
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
There's no need to invent popular mathematics. You just need a teacher that can show a student how beautiful mathematics is. It's an art. A way of thinking and creating.
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
Brilliant mind, exceptional work.
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
I thought it will generate a random StarTrek-esque story for me. What a waste...
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by dmitripopov 10y ago
It's far easier to become a big name in a small niche than in a big one. If it's not your objective then the answer to your question is YES (that's right, capitalized).
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by dmitripopov 12y ago
You should create a bunch of tutorials and provide index-like descriptions of functions in the form like this: 1. Syntax 2. Params 3. Examples of use (the more the better). This way you will spend less time and get more satisfied customers.
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by dmitripopov 13y ago
Hello, dear critics! :) My "Make Batch Files" tool is in early alpha version, so I'd like to hear any feedback or criticism, especially regarding the idea itself.
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Show HN: An Easier Way To Create Windows Batch Files(makebatchfiles.com)
2 points by dmitripopov 13y ago|1 comments
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How To Create Different Versions of Software Documentation From The Same Source(helpinator.com)
1 points by dmitripopov 13y ago|0 comments
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How To Publish Online Documentation To WordPress(helpinator.com)
1 points by dmitripopov 14y ago|0 comments
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QtHelp - a help system for Qt-based applications - added to Helpinator(helpinator.com)
1 points by dmitripopov 14y ago|0 comments