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931.
by hoodoof 11y ago
Turns out the web is really good at getting 1,000 people to do something. Maybe some enterprising entrepreneur will find a way to make this new revolution happen by harnessing the power of everyone to create great mental models for software
932.
by hoodoof 11y ago
It is arbitrary, up to the people involved.
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Ask HN: New startup, what social account names should I secure early?
2 points by hoodoof 11y ago|1 comments
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by hoodoof 11y ago
I guess a DFD is one form of visualisation. For me, the outcome of learning a software technology is almost like a 3d image in space of the software and how it works. It's not as clear as a real 3d image of course but in a vague way t
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The next major leap in software development needs mental model visualisation
6 points by hoodoof 11y ago|7 comments
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by hoodoof 11y ago
Just work on one thing that has a chance of being used. It's going to take some time. Give it all you've got. If it hasn't worked in say six months, try something else. Six startups in six is just showcasing your lack of u
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by hoodoof 11y ago
So where is Microsoft's VR play? VR is becoming huge and so far they have no product in the game.
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by hoodoof 11y ago
I think Microsoft has bet on the wrong horse. When I play games I want to get OUT of my reality. I don't want every game being painted onto my lounge room. It might be a great experience if you have a lounge room as stylish and clean
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by hoodoof 11y ago
The older I get the more I value the small number of real friends I have.
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by hoodoof 11y ago
I takes me the better part of six months to build something worthwhile. I know I'm a slow programmer but it's still hard to see that anything but trivialities can be built in a weekend.
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by hoodoof 11y ago
The only "thon" I am willing to hack is my own.
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Ask HN: Could voice commands make programming easier?
2 points by hoodoof 11y ago|1 comments
943.
by hoodoof 11y ago
I no longer develop application code. Instead I am a professional fighter of JavaScript build systems. Actually not strictly true. I spend about one day per week writing application code and the rest of my time trying to work out why some
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by hoodoof 11y ago
Oh dear. I founded a successful company based on the theories outlined in this paper.
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Ask HN: Should I offer a security bug bounty for my SAAS app?
5 points by hoodoof 11y ago|4 comments
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by hoodoof 11y ago
The correct phrase is "how do I put food on my family?". You'd think "a writer" would know better.
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Ask HN: Someone is stealing things from my car. What security camera would help?
3 points by hoodoof 11y ago|3 comments
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Ask HN: So Marissa failed to revive Yahoo what would YOU have done different?
10 points by hoodoof 11y ago|11 comments
949.
by hoodoof 11y ago
I'd start by asking if you are solving the right problem. Does the business really need exactly this? What is their actual goal? Are they aware of the effort and resources required to get this report?
950.
by hoodoof 11y ago
I'm trying to avoid specifics.
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Poll: religion amongst the HN community – are you religious?
6 points by hoodoof 11y ago|7 comments
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by hoodoof 11y ago
Not religious at all
953.
by hoodoof 11y ago
Mildly religious, occasional attendance and following rituals
954.
by hoodoof 11y ago
Very religious, active attendance and following rituals
955.
by hoodoof 11y ago
I feel like JavaScript is just kicking the revs up to high speed. ES2015 is a huge leap ahead for JavaScript and along with ReactJS actually makes programming web front ends real fun instead of a major pain and chore.
956.
by hoodoof 11y ago
I did much of what this guy did: http://www.danoah.com/2012/10/16-ways-i-blew-my-marriage.htm...
957.
by hoodoof 11y ago
This post could be titled: "Backdoor in DVR firmware sends CCTV camera snapshots to email address in China" OR "Backdoor in DVR firmware sends CCTV camera snapshots to email address" Notice the difference?
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by hoodoof 11y ago
A company with courage. Hard to believe when virtually no institution, government or corporate has it.
959.
by hoodoof 11y ago
"Will VCs Rein in Their Unicorns? " The language indicates that the VC's are the controlling owners of these companies.
960.
by hoodoof 11y ago
Virtualization.

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