Tell HN: 2 weeks ago, I didnt know programming. I just wrote a web scraper.

Re:Tell HN: 2 weeks ago, I didnt know programming. I just wr... by Qz on Friday December 31, 2010 @02:33PM (#2056208)

I would venture to say that you knew programming, you just didn't know coding. Organizing a good program is not all that different from organizing a good business.

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Re:Tell HN: 2 weeks ago, I didnt know programming. I just wr... by zyphlar on Friday December 31, 2010 @03:34PM (#2056370)

I want to say you're totally wrong and ignorant, but in case you have a good point, please explain. How is organizing a business like organizing a program, practically speaking?

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Re:Tell HN: 2 weeks ago, I didnt know programming. I just wr... by Qz on Friday December 31, 2010 @04:09PM (#2056463)

I was trying to keep my comment succinct, but what I mean is that at the fundamental level, programming is problem solving, and so is running a business. The ins and outs of particular businesses and particular programming languages or computing platforms may vary, but if you're skilled at problem solving (and it is a skill) then that skill is equally applicable in both arenas.

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