When you were 16 did you know that employers use a college degree as a coarse filter when trying to get a manageable applicant pool? It would seem that your answer was most likely one of two. You were either ignorant of…
If you read this and it causes you even the slightest twinge of doubt as to whether you are a "real programmer", please remind yourself about things you read on the internet, forget you ever read this self-indulgent…
From a concept persepective, this type of site gets stickier the more upset people get. Which is a good thing, it can be a great place to explore differing opinions and think through your own beliefs, but you have to…
The differences between the two are not important for most web applications. Python has been in style since google app engine came out - especially on HN; before that Ruby was more fashionable. Your question is…
npost (http://www.npost.com) is a good place to check out for startup jobs.
Arrington never said he hated rails. I imagine he hates linkbait involving him though.
Programming is one of the easier aspects of founding a successful web startup. Perhaps there is greener grass elsewhere?
I really need something like this, and I think they've nailed the UX... but it appears to use GoDaddy to do the whois. I don't have any personal experience but a quick google search will back me up when I assert they…
Agree with baha about the title. Just to clarify "Should you know" ... if you're pursuing an MS in Computer Science? Sure. If you're building a web startup? Not so much.
I moved from Dallas to Seattle and haven't looked back. No comparison - much better startup scene here.
Build your own app in RoR http://www.sitepoint.com/books/rails1/ And the Poignant Guide http://poignantguide.net/ruby/
When you were 16 did you know that employers use a college degree as a coarse filter when trying to get a manageable applicant pool? It would seem that your answer was most likely one of two. You were either ignorant of…
If you read this and it causes you even the slightest twinge of doubt as to whether you are a "real programmer", please remind yourself about things you read on the internet, forget you ever read this self-indulgent…
From a concept persepective, this type of site gets stickier the more upset people get. Which is a good thing, it can be a great place to explore differing opinions and think through your own beliefs, but you have to…
The differences between the two are not important for most web applications. Python has been in style since google app engine came out - especially on HN; before that Ruby was more fashionable. Your question is…
npost (http://www.npost.com) is a good place to check out for startup jobs.
Arrington never said he hated rails. I imagine he hates linkbait involving him though.
Programming is one of the easier aspects of founding a successful web startup. Perhaps there is greener grass elsewhere?
I really need something like this, and I think they've nailed the UX... but it appears to use GoDaddy to do the whois. I don't have any personal experience but a quick google search will back me up when I assert they…
Agree with baha about the title. Just to clarify "Should you know" ... if you're pursuing an MS in Computer Science? Sure. If you're building a web startup? Not so much.
I moved from Dallas to Seattle and haven't looked back. No comparison - much better startup scene here.
Build your own app in RoR http://www.sitepoint.com/books/rails1/ And the Poignant Guide http://poignantguide.net/ruby/