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brewerhimself

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127
Created
May 8, 2012 (14y ago)
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Email: brewer.himself@gmail.com, SO: http://bit.ly/MMISJp, Github: https://github.com/BrewerHimself
  1. Ask HN: Can I get an internship while taking time off from school?

    I spent 2 years studying computer science but I couldn't afford to attend my school anymore, so now I'm taking a year off. Honestly, I don't know whether I want to go back.<p>Can I find an internship in my…

    2 points 4
  2. Ask HN: What startups use C and Python?

    I know Mixpanel uses both of these, but what are some other startups that use both C and Python? EDIT: Bonus points for any companies hiring junior developers!

    37 points 61
  3. Ask HN: Has anyone on HN been hired through InterviewStreet?

    Just curious. Could you tell us about your experience?

    2 points 0
  4. Ask HN: How should I advertise my open source project?

    I released my first project recently on GitHub and I was hoping for some tips on how I could get more people interested in using it.

    3 points 5
  5. Show HN: Logr. The minimalist Python blog. (github.com)
    1 points 0
  6. Show HN: Logr. The minimalist Python blogging solution. (github.com)
    1 points 3
  7. Ask HN: How can I be competitive?

    I don't have any projects to show off. I haven't been programming since I was 5 years old. I don't have a college degree. How am I supposed to compete with those who went to Stanford, started programming while still in…

    9 points 20
  8. Ask HN: Do startups usually design their own site or outsource the work?

    The reason I'm asking is because I'm working on a site and I just don't believe that I have an eye for what looks good. I know what good code looks like though. :)

    7 points 6
  9. Ask HN: Is there a market for freelance algorithm design and implementation?

    I've been considering freelance work because I want to travel, but I'm not sure whether there's a market for what I'm interested in. I like solving algorithmic problems. I enjoy it so much that I do it for fun. I know…

    9 points 7
  10. Ask HN: What skills do I need before tackling The Algorithm Design Manual?

    I’ve been reading a book called “How To Win At College” by Cal Newport of Study Hacks fame. The book is broken up into a series of tips and tricks that are meant to ultimately lead one to greater success as a university…

    5 points 5
  11. Ask HN: What advice do you have for a student wanting to freelance?

    I’m thinking about going back to school in the Fall to get a degree in Computer Science or Mathematics. I suppose the reason I’m not sure whether I want to or not is because I’ll have to spend 2 years at a community…

    8 points 9
  12. I'm Not Employable, But That's OK (brewerhimself.posterous.com)
    30 points 34
  13. Ask HN: Can HN give me some pro tips for my first Meetup?

    The skinny is that I've never been to a Meetup before and I don't actually know any other programmers. I'm new to Ruby and I thought checking out the local scene would be a good idea. Any tips for a first timer that…

    6 points 3
  14. The Road from Ruby Hacker to Entrepreneur (confreaks.com)
    2 points 0
  15. Questions and concerns about moving to California for school

    I’m 19, I did 2 years of university (with little success) in Canada, and I’m battling the decision of whether I want to go back to school or not. The way I see it, I have 3 options: + Don’t go back to school. Work a…

    1 points 0
  16. Ask HN: What startups write C heavily?

    Just curious.

    14 points 10