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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
I was in this spot about a year ago and have picked up quite a bit of web dev ability since. I tried a few books, but they didn't really sink is all that well. Here is what I recommend: - Take cs50 (Harvard intro class) from iTunesU.
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
One major innovation that has occurred over the past decade has been the distribution of technology that was only available to a lucky few. Over the last decade tech has had a major impact on the daily lives of people like me. Today I can w
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
> Why not move to an awesome, affordable city, live the lifestyle you want, and still make the same product? I agree completely... Now for my plug: For people that like small towns, good beer and outdoor lifestyle, I recommend Bozeman, M
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
Perhaps "better than most" isn't the right way to say it. My less than clear point was that there is less idle time at a startup than in traditional offices and when you don't have anything to do you do not need to be in
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
I'm working on a simple web app that allows construction companies to send estimates and invoices by email and text and get paid immediately by cc or ach. - laravel, twilio, balanced payments - About 70% done - Started this project in
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
It seems that the answer should be, at least in the shot term, for good managers to recognize the 40 hours "available" concept and provide more flexible schedules. No one gains from having an office full of workers surfing Faceb
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
This is why started to build web projects on the side. I have one these white collar jobs and I don't get to create things. I work closely with construction workers and get to see how satisfying it is for them to build something real.
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
The Power of Habits by Charles Duhigg. It helped me understand the importance of routines and how they shape our daily lives, impact buying decisions, and become ingrained in workplace culture.
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
I took cs50 and a couple of other classes from itunesU/edx last year. That was easily the most productive thing I have done with my ipad.
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
The problems mentioned in the article certainly are not unique to SF, though the scale is pretty large. Sidney, MT, which is in the Bakken oilfield, has such a shortage of housing that workers there spent last winter sleeping in campers and
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
As much as I dislike IE8, I agree with you. Locking out 20% of users is going to stop me from using bootstrap 4 for awhile.
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
Still, many people work better with short term milestones. I would wager that making a great product is always on the top of the list. The process of doing that is what matters. If this company finds intense focus with the goal getting i
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
Pretty fun site and a bit addicting. I just wish you had this for Javascript syntax... I would spend hours.
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
I'm working on an "escrow"/invoicing site + app for remodeling and repair contractors. They have big cash flow problems and often require homeowners to pay up front (don't do that). Homeowners benefit through bett
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
Your site looks great. As an objective 3rd party with experience in the real estate sector, I think you are on to something great. (Which is obvious since you got in!)
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
I continue to use Dropbox.
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
Sure, no problem. hit me up at dustin @ contractorsherpa . com and we can figure out a time to talk.
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
I have used an offshore developer to help with some specific projects on my startup that is entering our friends and family launch this week. My experience has been fantastic. I learned to code last fall and consider myself to be a semi-tec
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
This happens in construction way more than you might think. From 2005 - 2008 there were thousands of "paper generals" building houses as a way to make a quick $50 - $100k. Most of them subcontracted every aspect of the job and kn
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by retrogradeMT 12y ago
Even if you ignore the ethical side of this issue, the risk that these practices create for Uber should have prevented them from developing SLOG. They had to know that this story would come out. SLOG is now Uber's reputation. And Lyft