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Re:Swiss say goodbye to banking secrecy on Monday January 02, 2017 @02:44AM (#13299651)
Only for certain countries: https://www.sif.admin.ch/sif/en/home/themen/internationale-s...

Tax evaders from USA are safe.

Re:ReSharper Ultimate 2016.3 is Released on Friday December 16, 2016 @06:43AM (#13192583)
When will Microsoft buy this company and integrate ReSharper into Visual Studio already? Having to make two payments (one for the IDE and the other for the plugin) instead of one is not very appealing.
How is this different to software engineers meeting up?

Software engineers getting together to talk about which programming language is best, what software to use, etc..

No Angular2?
No paywall, but rather video ad!
Re:Dennis Ritchie, 70, Dies, Programming Trailblazer on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @10:47PM (#12698043)
Unix serves as a foundation of iOS?

Didn't know that!

Re:You might not need JavaScript on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @04:16AM (#12691160)
Or, you could use JavaScript and do something in 30 seconds rather than fiddling with CSS.

Why do people try so hard not to use tools that make their life easier?

You might not need a car - you can walk. But it makes life easier and it just works!

I got blacklisted because my name is the same as a baseball pitchers name..
Don't overspend on infrastructure.

Ask HN: Is knowledge of algorithms overrated in software development

Is there a necessity to have a good understanding of algorithms to be a good software developer?I know some fantastic developers, who are great problem solvers, and they couldn't tell an algorithm from an apple.It seems all interviews and discussions revert to a grading based on algorithm understanding, and it feels like too much emphasis is placed on one marker of competency.

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Ask HN: How do you hire a senior programmer when you aren't one

I've inherited a cross functional team, and the lead programmer has moved on.I'm an experienced dev, but not proficient in the stack for which we are hiring.I'm in the process of replacing him.There is a technical test in place which I am asking other developers to grade, however I have questions about the grading, and of course the test. We're passing or failing candidates based on the test,...

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Re:Spotify and the Art of the Playlist on Saturday September 24, 2016 @03:55AM (#12569963)
I don't understand how this would work? Does the algorithm detect similar sounding beats?
how is this legal? It's akin to a car shutting down if a non genuine part is used.
Re:Udacity plans to build its own open-source self-driving car on Saturday September 17, 2016 @09:01PM (#12523385)
What is the obsession with self driving cars?

There are so many other important problems in the world that need solving

Re:With the iPhone 7, Apple Changed the Camera Industry on Saturday September 10, 2016 @12:11AM (#12467651)
It sounds like the dual lense plus is a game changer.

Is the single lense standard version significantly better than the previous model?

Re:Apple Is Said to Be Rethinking Strategy on Self-Driving Cars on Friday September 09, 2016 @10:08PM (#12467304)
It's hard to see what compelling offering they could bring having started so late in the game, considering what the pioneers like Google have been doing.
Why? whats next? Free newspapers.. free travel.. let's close all businesses.
Re:There's no good reason for Apple to kill the headphone jack on Monday September 05, 2016 @08:53AM (#12429931)
New bluetooth is great. It used to be shitty, but my galaxy s6 pairs perfectly with my car every time. no complaints
Re:Bootable NASA 'SPOC' Software on Your PC on Saturday September 03, 2016 @11:51PM (#12422586)
Can someone explain what this does, or was used for in the real world?
Sure, they can have the accounts i don't use.
Re:Driving dataset for car autopilot AI training on Thursday August 04, 2016 @07:28AM (#12224787)
Once I read George Hotz.. I knew i recognized the name.

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