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Re:Ask HN: What tools do you use for Web Development? on Saturday January 30, 2010 @11:22AM (#1088800)
Design: Photoshop CS3

Code: Aptana Studio

FTP: FileZilla

I just downloaded Stylizer... going to try it out.

Re:Techcrunch just deleted all comments older than 1/24/2010 on Friday January 29, 2010 @09:49PM (#1088140)
I hope the comments from the first TechCrunch 'Twttr' posts are cached somewhere.

No one could get passed how to pronounce it. "Twitter or Twatter?"

Re:The best running shoe may be nature's own on Wednesday January 27, 2010 @07:55PM (#1082580)
"I really don't understand the heel first running style."

Running heel first is undeniably easier than running toe first.

For a runner to switch from heel to toe running is straight out painful. It puts more than double the stress on the lower leg (calf, shins). Overtime, becoming acclimated to toe running is probably beneficial, but it requires a lot more lower leg strength and conditioning.

Simply put, people run heel first because it's easier.

Re:Personalized Porn [SFW] on Saturday January 16, 2010 @05:36PM (#1057620)
You got to do, what you gotta do.

Unethical, nonetheless.

Re:Ask HN: How to become a better programmer? on Sunday December 27, 2009 @12:10PM (#1017268)
Between starting with Ruby on Rails or Django with Python, is one better to start with than the other?

Ask HN: How to become a better programmer?

Posted by Paton on Sunday December 27, 2009 @11:15AM
from the ask-hn dept.

My questions is: what abilities are required to effectively build complex web apps and services?My current knowledge is limited to PHP and MySQL, with no real understanding of OOP.That said, what would you suggest my next step be? Should I take a stab at Ruby? Javascript? Python? Frameworks?I would appreciate any suggestions.

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Re:Tell HN: I wrote a website with a unique method of recommending links. on Saturday December 19, 2009 @11:32PM (#1005730)
I would default on the light screen

This is essential.

Re:Make More Than GPA on Thursday December 17, 2009 @06:55PM (#1002226)
I know a lot of people in my high school who are in the top 5% of our class, but have no ability to think creatively.

GPA is just a measure of how much time you spend studying, factored in with your natural intelligence.

The people with the most intellectual potential are those who maintain a decent GPA but spend little time studying, but instead do things that are productive (as the article explained).

A valedictorian who does nothing but studies doesn't have a greatly increased chance of succeeding in life.

Re:A simple Chrome extension that replaces your New Tab page with a to... on Monday December 14, 2009 @07:37AM (#994027)
I take that back... tasks are erased when you clear cookies/temp files since it uses the HTML 5 web storage.

Could they not have made a permanent file elsewhere to store the data?

Re:A simple Chrome extension that replaces your New Tab page with a to... on Monday December 14, 2009 @07:31AM (#994019)
Maybe I'll actually get things done now. Installed
Re:Ask HN and PG - Justin.tv Question? on Saturday November 28, 2009 @06:43PM (#965668)
Considering a show called "New Moon - Looping" already has 33,000+ views... I'm not sure.
Re:The Best Way to Solve a Problem: Give Up on Saturday November 28, 2009 @11:39AM (#965265)
Good points. People care too much about pointless things. People, too often, live in the short-term while ignoring the long-term. Instant gratification doesn't lead toward long-term satisfaction
Re:Yawn. It’s one of the best things you can do for your brain on Saturday November 28, 2009 @11:28AM (#965249)
I yawned at least 6 times

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