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1. 31.▲
   by tater 13y ago

   Learning new languages is just one dimension, learn new algorithms, learn new computational problems, learn high level APIs, learn low level stuff, learn how machines work at the bare metal level, learn how operating systems work. Make thin
2. 32.▲
   by tater 13y ago

   Learning C takes a bit more than learning than its syntax. Feeding someone this and telling them they now know C is a recipe for disaster. The "Best to find yourself a copy of K&R" line is the only line that should be there.
3. 33.▲
   by tater 14y ago

   Same for Objective-C. I disregarded the entire blog post as soon as I noticed.
4. 34.▲
   by tater 14y ago

   One ^W would have been sufficient.
5. 35.▲
   by tater 14y ago

   I did something similar. I hustled to acquire the lawn mowing gigs for $30 per yard, then subcontracted the actual mowing part to my neighbor for $15 per yard. My parents were pissed when they found out. To this day I still think it was
6. 36.▲
   by tater 14y ago

   If only Apple did the same for OSX, its getting better, but theres still tons of examples that dont compile w/o several warnings, and usually haven't been converted to ARC.
7. 37.▲
   by tater 14y ago

   1280x800 13" non-retina MBP here, I prefer 12pt when reading, 10pt when writing code.