I don't like that it wants to access your private repo info and that I can't find, with a quick Google, what it will be able to do / read from my repo's.
Sorry about that. We had to request private access since we figured not everyone with an active account would necessarily have public repos. Going to change it to only look at public for now.
I had a similar thing - just seems to have not really done anything (and there wasn't really any messaging to say "no, that's not good enough" or the like). What is it looking at on Github. A lot of my work on there is either in private repos or as part of Github organisations (also largely private!)
Well, the application is http://forrst.com/i/5fk anyway if anyone wants to vote that in. Maybe it's the fact that I really need to point my site to my actual up to date blog...
It's OK-ish but 1) it's rather hard to navigate or find things (maybe because I'm used to 'traditional' news-feed type of sites) and 2) I find it hard to 'network' since if you're thrown in there knowing nobody, how are you going to 'network'? You can 'like' (or 'follow' or whatever it's called) people, and then you have a distinct 'feed' where you can see the updates from those people. And of course you can 'comment' on people's posts, but in the end I'm not really seeing much in it.
I have logged in several times in the past year, posted comments, read posts. It is a focused community website with a bit of exclusivity due to invites.
The hype confuses me. I have asked other developers and they think the same... it's too basic at the moment. It's one of those websites that has potential, but we are still waiting for it to deliver.
That depends. I browse it 3-4 times a day and it's a great source of inspiration, links to news I've missed on Twitter and some new programming snippets. It's filled with CSS3 / HTML5 snippets lately so from a front-end POV it's a great place to learn / expand your knowledge.
My github account didn't let me in, but then again I only have one repo that I use to store my vim dotfiles and suchlike. So, job done on Forrst's part, I suppose.
I am a developer though, for my sins, and would appreciate a vote or two. Or, ideally, three.
(removed the link to my profile, as some of you very kindly voted me in)
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[ 2.6 ms ] story [ 88.8 ms ] thread> Update your public and private repository info
We've updated the algorithms to not be as concerned to the number of private repos.
I'll admit I don't have many active repositories but I have had a github account for development on a private repository for over a year and a half.
What's the number of active repositories you need to be able to skip the invite step?
If any members are willing here is my application: Edit: Thank you guys.. got an invite :)
http://forrst.com/i/5c9
If anyone is so inclined, you can vote for me here: http://forrst.com/i/5cV
Well, the application is http://forrst.com/i/5fk anyway if anyone wants to vote that in. Maybe it's the fact that I really need to point my site to my actual up to date blog...
I have 4 coderwall badges ) http://coderwall.com/gourneau
Thanks!
I look at it like an implicit dating site for programmers/designers; people are showcasing who they are & if you're interested, you can reach out.
It's very good community for getting feedback, IMO.
disclaimer: The founder (Kyle Bragger) was a speaker at my conference.
The hype confuses me. I have asked other developers and they think the same... it's too basic at the moment. It's one of those websites that has potential, but we are still waiting for it to deliver.
I am a developer though, for my sins, and would appreciate a vote or two. Or, ideally, three.
(removed the link to my profile, as some of you very kindly voted me in)
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