mattbuilds

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by mattbuilds 5y ago
I'm a huge fan of Rich. Can't wait to add Textual to the toolbox.
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by mattbuilds 5y ago
This is what happens when we allow monopolies to run wild. They have no incentive to provide anything.
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Let Software Evolve and Solve Problems(mattbuildsthings.com)
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by mattbuilds 5y ago
I already have trust issues with stuff like Replit and similar products that try to move everything off my computer that I own and control and on to their server. I see the value in it but I would never trust it. Good to see their CEO show
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by mattbuilds 5y ago
Honestly, why post this? There is nothing to discuss from this “article “. Just someone who pretends he never talks about this stuff when he absolutely brings it up every chance he can.
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by mattbuilds 5y ago
As a former NYC resident who now lives in it’s burbs, you only pay the city tax when living in the five boroughs.
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by mattbuilds 6y ago
They idea of turning it into a ritual is awesome. I’m definitely going to try that because it’s something I’ve struggled with in the past. I find building things into habits is the only way to maintain them in the long term.
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by mattbuilds 6y ago
I have a similar plan with my current project [0] of interactive coding docs. The library to build the docs would be OSS. So anyone could build it and use it in their projects, But the business of hosting courses, payment, an advanced UI fo
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by mattbuilds 6y ago
Slack is the one that clicked for me as well. I used it with some friends just to try it out. Then at work our small team used the free version, without anyone's permission, just to play around and see how we liked it. Turns out anothe
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by mattbuilds 6y ago
Reminds me of the Fred Brooks quote, "Show me your flowchart and conceal your tables, and I shall continue to be mystified. Show me your tables, and I won't usually need your flowchart; it'll be obvious." It always start
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by mattbuilds 6y ago
You have been hired to solve problems, so do that. Writing code is usually how, but not always. Try to understand the “why” to the problems you have been given. Ask questions. Be upfront and communicate clearly. Things will go wrong but try
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by mattbuilds 6y ago
I pretty much agree with everything you are saying and I do think a lot of confusion comes from conflating the two goals together. I think I was speaking more from personal experience that taking on goals that are more in my own control lea
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by mattbuilds 6y ago
But the goal isn't to be a famous author, it's to write quality books. It's a different mindset. Becoming a famous author is something that is out of your control. Instead of focusing on the outcome, which you can't cont
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by mattbuilds 6y ago
In this video by Brandon Sanderson [0] he talks a little bit about goals and I follow something similar. At one point he talks about setting goals that are actually in your control. So you wouldn't set a goal like "become a famous
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by mattbuilds 7y ago
I’ve actually been writing a post about just this concept. When I think simple, I think solving the problem in a way that adds value and doesn’t have unnecessary overhead. I think it’s important to highlight the differences between simple,
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by mattbuilds 7y ago
I prefer to think of it as, let's tax the people who benefit 10000 times more from the current system or who have probably a million times more influence than the average person. They certainly didn't work 10000 times harder and I
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by mattbuilds 7y ago
I doubt that it's about writing code quickly but instead about how they architect the system. They build in a way that makes the code easier to use, easier to add features, and less prone to errors (because it's more straightforwa
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by mattbuilds 8y ago
I really enjoy the whole ritual. Heat up the water, grind the beans, SMELL them, pour the water over. It's honestly just a nice little habit that I find think is a calm way to start my mornings. Even if it takes a little more time, the
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by mattbuilds 8y ago
I can't even try and take an article like this seriously. I understand it says in the article that Jeff Bezos owns the WaPo, but the way it's written sounds like Amazon trying to make a threat. Just look at the way the article sta
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by mattbuilds 8y ago
Well almost every company acts in a sociopathic way to maximize profit so I don’t see any issue with it. I also don’t think the reason to do it is to feel better about yourself, it’s to gain information about your situation in the job marke
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by mattbuilds 9y ago
I believe that is the real key to enjoying Reddit. Communities that are laser focused. Basically doing just one thing well. When a community is too big and too general I think the quality suffers.
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by mattbuilds 9y ago
I grew up right outside of NYC and still live here, probably will never leave. I only have one other friend in tech and I honestly like it that way. I think you get a different perspective on things. I get to learn about a bunch of differen
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by mattbuilds 9y ago
It's all still the MTA. I used to live in NYC and took the subway everyday so I have some experience with both. Neither are great, but let's just say I miss my old commute.
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by mattbuilds 9y ago
I currently commute in on the LIRR everyday and man is it rough. I'm pretty sure my train is delayed more often than on time. I usually give my mom a call in the morning just to say hi and check in. When my train does arrive on time sh
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by mattbuilds 9y ago
I'm not sure I would agree with this statement. I think there needs to be a balance of both solitude and human interaction, and that balances differs from person to person. I’m definitely more introverted but it doesn’t mean I don’t ne