ntoshev

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1141.
by ntoshev 20y ago
It is interesting how flat files can manage the evolution of the data structures you use? Any advice?
1142.
by ntoshev 20y ago
"use in-memory hashmap for small data, Amazon S3 or filesystem for large data. treat disk as sequental device."
1143.
by ntoshev 20y ago
Having looked into Pevayler, I think it buys you more problems than it solves. Thanks for the happs reference. Terracotta may be a good solution for Java.
1144.
by ntoshev 20y ago
They are copying Netflix with this approach. However it makes much more sense for Netflix: prize is $1m, they are an established company, and recommendation system is important but not the core of what they do. I will go ahead and download
1145.
by ntoshev 20y ago
One way is to approach it as two deals in one: 1) getting VC money in exchange for equity 2) paying for PR There is a lot of advice on the first item on the Internet. The second item is somewhat covered in the following pg's essay: http://
1146.
by ntoshev 20y ago
I have no idea what their reasons are, but probably the biggest value for them will be the attention they get.
1147.
by ntoshev 20y ago
Don't worry, I HATE smoking and got closer to smoke than not smoke ;)
1148.
by ntoshev 20y ago
They seem to release things internally first. This makes a lot of sense, but yes, doesn't help much with things targeting non-hackers.
1149.
by ntoshev 20y ago
Maybe what he does has a side effect on usability. Looking closely at individual users (vs. looking at aggregated statistics) may help really understand what the customers are doing.