patrickgordon

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by patrickgordon 7y ago
Stopped drinking alcohol
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by patrickgordon 7y ago
React w/ Typescript Firebase coz cbf backends
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by patrickgordon 9y ago
About 3 hours. We have a CLI tool which is essentially a wrapper around docker and containers. It also manages DNS so that containers (backend, frontend, microservices, etc.) can talk to each other. We also have "medics" who are p
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by patrickgordon 9y ago
hey OP I had a similar situation to you, except I was still working while making the transition. Background - IT degree comprised mainly of electives from a Law dual which I ended up dropping. Worked as a business analyst for 4 years and be
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by patrickgordon 9y ago
Building a silly web app: https://github.com/patrickgordon/coothaback - https://whatsyacoothabacktime.com Working on an open source lib: https://github.com/JumboInteractiveLimited/red
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by patrickgordon 9y ago
Startup from Brisbane, Australia. https://www.funcaptcha.com/
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by patrickgordon 9y ago
Does a 304 with Fetch have a status of OK? Reason I ask is our middleware in our redux app would treat this as a successful request and then consequently dispatch a FETCH_SUCCESS action. Re-renders would still occur. That said, the middlewa
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Show HN: Redux-cache(github.com)
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by patrickgordon 9y ago
I am in the process (Slowly) of making something similar https://simplerm.co Monica looks way more feature complete though! Nice work.
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
SimpleRM, a sort of a personal CRM for friendships/colleagues/etc. I'm re-doing the frontend right now as the currently available version was from when I started learning React... have come a long way since. http:/&#x2F
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
Rails backend, react/redux frontend. I use the `create-react-app` which means no build config at the trade off of some nice-to-haves (CSS modules >_<)
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
Context: 27 y/o, fiance, no dependants 4:45 - alarm goes off, start getting ready 5:05 - go down to garage and prep bike 5:10 - meet those that I am riding with 5:15 to 7.15 - Ride and then coffee(s) 7:30 get home and shower and take a
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
>-Finally - be humble and be accountable. It is always your fault, because you are accountable for the success of your product. Don't throw your engineering team into the middle of a sh*tstorm of management politics - be their umbre
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
Home: * 13" Macbook Pro (late 2015). * connected to 1x DELL P2715Q 27" Ultra HD Monitor * with Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse; and * Matias Quite Pro Keyboard for Mac At work: Stock standard DELL PC with 2 monitors. Don't
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
In regards to your proposed workflow, I would prefer to have "the API" use a webhook to let the App know that the email has been verified. This way I can update a user record and make a nicer experience the next time the user come
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
Location: Brisbane, Australia Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: Open to consider Technologies: ES6, React, Webpack, Git, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Sinatra Résumé/CV: https://au.linkedin.com/in/patrick-gordon-1309ab49 Gi
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
Rails for my backend and react/redux SPA for my frontend. I was using Rails for both but I love the freedom, ease, and capability that comes with React. I could move to using something "lighter" than Rails on the backend but
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
My agency has a particular focus on working with startups to build their MVP. It can definitely be done and there are a lot of great suggestions in this thread. A few key things that we look for as the people on the other side of the table
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
> * Build relationships with people. Be their friends. Talk to them about non- work related things Making friends and socialising is not something that comes easily to me so this is something I have been actively working on for the last
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
I have done Stephen's react native + redux course and it was a very enjoyable experience. The explanations, approach to the "problems", and pace were perfect. Thanks for your great content; I'm a happy customer and will
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
Your title suggests that due to your own experience that _all_ email newsletters do not work. I believe that might be a bit of a narrow view. In fact, I'm sure there are expert marketers which would strongly disagree with this. Perhaps
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
I actually log into Laps every now and then for inspiration on projects I am working on (in a similar space). I love the design and I love the concept but it just isn't "feature rich" enough for me to use in a production sens
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
Rails. You get lots of great stuff out of the box. Perfect for me to get up and running quickly for simple/side projects. Writing Ruby feels nice and is always a welcome change of pace from a lot of the heavy JS stuff I am doing on fro
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
I'm building a personal CRM to help me manage my personal relationships ( https://simplerm.co ) Stack is two separately hosted apps. Frontend: react, redux, webpack as a single page app Backend: Rails for an API Why? I wanted
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
Location: Brisbane, Australia Remote: No Willing to relocate: No Technologies: Rails, JavaScript, React, Redux, Webpack, web apps, react native Résumé/CV: Email: pgord1@gmail.com Recent work: Building https:/&#x2F
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
I use a Matias QuietPro (mac version). Got the quiet because my home office is used by my fiance as well and wanted to try and keep it to a reasonable sound level Fantastic keyboard, love using it.
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
Thanks for the info. It is appreciated!!
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
My macbook pro is connected to a Dell P2715Q. Using an external keyboard (Matias QuietPro) and mouse (Logitech MX Master) I have Telegram, Slack, spotify, etc. on the macbook pro screen and I have my web browser and IDE on the Dell side-by-
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
If you don't mind answering, how long have you been doing this for and roughly how has your rate of return been?
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by patrickgordon 10y ago
This may be the case in some countries (US?) I'm currently getting ~3% on my savings account which is pulling in about $200 AUD a month. That said, I am in the process of putting some of that in to a index fund (Vanguard).

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