matthodan

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by matthodan 16y ago
Very cool. I'll definitely use some of these.
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by matthodan 16y ago
I like this idea-- you might even start with comments collapsed so users can quickly identify threads of interest. Here is a simple mock-up of what I'm envisioning: http://imgur.com/SGbyG
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by matthodan 16y ago
Agree 100% that Textmate is easier for people who are just getting started programming-- heck, I started with it.
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by matthodan 16y ago
Apologies in advance for not answering your question directly. Frankly, I wish I could have caught you before you paid for Textmate, as I would have encouraged you to try VIM. VIM has become one of the most popular editors among Rails deve
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by matthodan 16y ago
Do you have projects that generate cash flow? If so, how did you decide on those projects and how long did it take for you to see a meaningful amount of cash flow?
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by matthodan 16y ago
I've been thinking about building something like this, but haven't had the time. I'm glad to see someone did it!
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by matthodan 16y ago
What a great post-- thanks for sharing! I've been wanting to write a post like this for a long time... It inspiring that you actually did it.
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by matthodan 16y ago
Has anyone ever successfully sued a company for sleep deprivation? I know investment banks are notorious for requiring junior staff to work without sleep, lest they lose their bonus (or worse).
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Work Like It's 1999: High-Tech Incubators(time.com)
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Facebook competes with Disqus on user comments(developers.facebook.com)
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by matthodan 16y ago
There are a bunch of paid ways to promote an app, but I've focused on what I usually do to get free exposure: 1) Post a 'Ask HN' post to get some feedback 2) Search for blogs that discuss the problem your product solves, then comment on tho
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Using Moment for delayed jobs in a Rails 3 app(andrewgertig.com)
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Ask HN: Do you like Moment's new API docs?(momentapp.com)
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Ask HN: How do you manage chores, bills, and guests with your roommates?
10 points by matthodan 16y ago|7 comments
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by matthodan 16y ago
Here are some of my thoughts (sorry, I wrote them word vomit form): 1) Concierge services -- Early space travelers will undoubtedly be wealthy and have numerous needs, from planning how to get them from their home to the nearest Spaceport,
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Ask HN: Space travel start-up ideas? Crazy or obvious next step?
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Use Moment to schedule HTTP requests(momentapp.com)
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by matthodan 16y ago
Working link: http://momentapp.com
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Ask HN: Review my app Moment, a new approach to delayed jobs
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by matthodan 16y ago
How about a service that took annotated source docs at commit and automatically updated a hosted public-facing documentation reference?
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by matthodan 16y ago
1) Read everything written by PG: http://www.paulgraham.com/articles.html 2) Find a co-founder. 3) Apply to Y-Combinator: http://ycombinator.com/ 4) If you don't get into YC, apply to one of these: http://launch.is/blog/2010/12/16/comp
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by matthodan 16y ago
Do you think people would be interested in a full git workflow (i.e. you maintain the docs via a git branch that you push to the service)?
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by matthodan 16y ago
I hear you on Sphinx-- definitely looks like a great tool, though I haven't used it before. Do you know if Rails has something similar? Also, would you use sphinx to generate end-user docs (like the kind you find publicly available on Hero
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by matthodan 16y ago
Yup. You can sign up here: http://www.facebook.com/about/messages/
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Ask HN: Github + Posterous for API docs?
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by matthodan 16y ago
Interesting perspective-- so, when is it appropriate to not offer SSL/HTTPS? Is it generally okay to skip SSL/HTTPS if a site isn't mission critical or financial-focused? I only ask because on Heroku and other platforms, there is a fixe
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Ask HN: Why doesn't HN use SSL/HTTPS for its login form?
54 points by matthodan 16y ago|48 comments
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by matthodan 16y ago
The prof's home page states: "Important Note: I have chosen not to participate in any social networking environments." http://www.bus.ucf.edu/rquinn/
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by matthodan 16y ago
It was probably more work to memorize the test bank than to study the material as normal... It's ironic that those who memorized the test bank probably know the material best.
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Review App: Tinkerbilly - Amateur music video sharing game(tinkerbilly.com)
1 points by matthodan 16y ago|0 comments

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