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by dopeboy 11y ago
It takes a lot of courage to write something like this. Lindsay, if you're reading this, I tip my hat off to you for sitting down and delving deep into some of these challenges. Only when we make ourselves truly vulnerable do we grow a
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by dopeboy 11y ago
Content aside, what an excellent form of presentation. I normally would glance and skip. Instead, I went through each frame until the end. Wonder if there's something here. Kinda like blending the skim ( http://www.theskimm.c
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by dopeboy 11y ago
Not surprising. I went to a public (UC) school for undergraduate and a private school for a graduate degree. > 90% of my TAs (who were on the PhD track) in both programs were from abroad.
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by dopeboy 11y ago
Anybody know of a similar app for linux?
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by dopeboy 11y ago
My main toolbelt these days is DRF + React. So yes.
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by dopeboy 11y ago
That Hanna speech is amazingly moving. To add to the dramatic effect, watch it with the 'Time' track from Inception overlaid. You will get goosebumps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXsoakk3GRk
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by dopeboy 11y ago
One one hand I get academia and on the other hand I don't. They might argue because it's computer science there should an emphasis on theory over the practice. And while the practice (individual technologies and languages) chang
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by dopeboy 11y ago
That's awesome! I think TEALS has a chapter in NYC too. Good luck for Thursday.
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by dopeboy 11y ago
Very cool! What curriculum are you following? And where do you teach?
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by dopeboy 11y ago
> On the day to day level I'd say certain subjects might be more applicable to this sentiment than others. For instance, sexual education where the results can be life changing. I'd argue acquiring skills that could take one ou
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by dopeboy 11y ago
> Maybe we need to accept that vocational schools are actually what our country needs. The success of dev bootcamps would seem to indicate they are what's needed. I have mixed feelings here. > But this will probably turn into a p
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by dopeboy 11y ago
I think what's being proposed here is both. I know it varies by country but atleast here in the US, kids learn the core subjects and then have a couple options for elective courses (music, basketball, etc). The objective of the mayor i
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by dopeboy 11y ago
I've taught programming on a volunteer basis to high school kids on behalf of a non-profit in NYC for the past two years. [0] Rough thoughts: * This is great news. I'm not the biggest fan of DeBlasio but this is a step in the righ
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by dopeboy 11y ago
> But I believe that being good at computer science requires having some skill at a type of abstract thinking that many people, even otherwise really intelligent people, don't possess. So don't try at all? I don't follow.
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by dopeboy 11y ago
Yep, this is the central problem and I'm disappointed the city isn't taking any steps in offering incentives to potential teachers. The hard truth is there's a huge opportunity-cost for a professional programmer to step into
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by dopeboy 11y ago
It's a good thought and in an ideal world with enough resources, I think this is how things should go. But if there aren't enough resources, I think a "JIT" approach is sound where students learn how a browser works as t
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by dopeboy 11y ago
You know, there's a lot of praise given to entrepreneurs because they're doing what most people are talking about. Well, you sir are doing what most people are dreaming about. I'd love to hear about what drove you to the li
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by dopeboy 11y ago
Just started a client project with React. This will be very handy. Thank you Facebook.
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by dopeboy 11y ago
Good points Mike. "Be honest about what you can and can’t do." Yep. Got burned on this once in my short time freelancing. Got cocky and thought I could pull off implementing something in a technology I've never used under a f
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by dopeboy 11y ago
I remember balancedpayments had an escrow feature. Perhaps they could use another 3rd party service to accomplish this?
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by dopeboy 11y ago
Out of all the theory I learned in school, learning a FSA in compilers class has probably been the most helpful. Whether I'm teaching kids 'if' statements for implementing a vending machine or sitting down with a client and t
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by dopeboy 11y ago
I like ShapeScale. As someone going through an intense regimented workout program, I would love to see the micro changes going on in my body. I wouldn't buy one but could definitely see myself going to a local gym to use it every so of
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by dopeboy 11y ago
https://oneplus.net/2
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by dopeboy 11y ago
I'm actually thinking about making the transition out west too - we should talk. PM me. As far as cash goes, have you considered freelancing?
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by dopeboy 11y ago
I went to school with Aaron. Zot zot is all I'll say.
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by dopeboy 11y ago
I respectfully disagree. Being introverted != no need to share their experiences. Every human craves to share their experience with someone and be validated (see social media). Some do it more than others and through other means. Also, at
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by dopeboy 11y ago
I hope I'm alive to see the day we meet extraterrestrials.
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by dopeboy 11y ago
On a recent American Airlines flight, a 30 minute pass cost me $10. On a not so recent AA flight, an all day pass cost me $35. Depending on the cost differential in a JB ticket, it might be worth it. Sidenote - the prices on their pricing p
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by dopeboy 11y ago
They were a profit seeking enterprise from the beginning - they just kept punting until that round. At some point the rubber has to hit the road. I don't have the answers but I don't think monetizing the 31st most traffiked is imp
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by dopeboy 11y ago
I don't think the author should be using the "we" pronoun. He's welcome to talk about himself but it's a step too far in generalizing that everyone has those behaviors and tendencies. Second, he needs to take a deep

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