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Re:Ask HN: Python or Scheme?
on Saturday May 07, 2011 @11:54AM (#2523913)
My university started with Java. Fortunately two of the (especially intelligent) professors wanted scheme to be the first language we were taught. Of course the other professors voted against that because they wanted something more "relevant", so Java it was.
So instead there's a required programming languages course we spent half the semester learning/using scheme and the other half using it to understand other types of languages.
It's definitely worth taking the time to learn IMO.
Re:What is the best editor for web development?
on Thursday May 05, 2011 @11:11PM (#2519860)
GEdit is a pretty decent choice on Linux.
Re:How Israel handles airport security
on Tuesday November 16, 2010 @12:11AM (#1909134)
Related Article: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1897940
Re:Son, as soon as someone puts their hands on you...
on Thursday November 11, 2010 @08:54PM (#1896213)
While I do agree you need to emasculate a bully, "smiling and laughing" only works if you're being verbally bullied. In order to emasculate a physical bully, you need to either make them feel fear or pain.
Re:Son, as soon as someone puts their hands on you...
on Thursday November 11, 2010 @08:47PM (#1896201)
I couldn't agree more with this article. My father was old school and told me to do whatever I needed to do (to not be bullied). Stand up for yourself and you gain respect for yourself and from others.
(and it most likely wont happen again)
Re:Ubuntu moves away from GNOME
on Monday October 25, 2010 @02:48PM (#1831031)
A new simplified GUI by GNOME
Re:Why is a bag of weed always $10 (man)?
on Wednesday September 08, 2010 @01:16PM (#1672544)
"Kine" means Excellent in Hawaiian, Which would make more sense than saying Kind/Friendly bud.
Highest rated urban dictionary definitions for "Kind Bud" also state and correct this common mistake.
Ask HN: Android Mp3/Media Player?
Is there a Android equivalent to a Ipod Touch? As far as I have found, the only comparable option would be to buy a Android based smartphone.
Re:The ad that uses YouTube brilliantly
on Monday September 06, 2010 @05:01AM (#1666291)
This ad for Expendables is quite similar. http://www.youtube.com/user/expendables
Library of Congress to preserve Twitter posts
Ask HN: What do you think of this 3D fad?
There are 3D TV's coming out, and now a 3D Nintendo DS ( http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/nintendo-to-launch-3d-nintendo-ds-without-need-for-3d-specs )Just a fad or here to stay?
Thoughts on Video Game Programming jobs
Re:Is the iPad for dumb people?
on Friday February 05, 2010 @01:58PM (#1104449)
Probably the first post that has legitimately made me interested in what a Mac may have to offer. That said, the ergonomics of the iPad look haphazard to me.
Ask HN: Tips/Guide for thinking like a physicist?
The title says it all, I'm having a hard time in a physics class (studying electricity)... and I just have a hard time wrapping my head around the application of formulas and how to "attack" the problems.It's pretty much just felt like a dead weight for me, and usually I love problem/puzzle solving... but I guess not this time.Thanks
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on Wednesday February 03, 2010 @05:24PM (#1099071)
Mind = Blown.
The Two Sides of Psychopathy
Re:Ask HN: Why should programmers/developers should blog?
on Friday January 29, 2010 @07:10PM (#1087926)
Good way to put it in perspective, thanks.
Ask HN: Why should programmers/developers should blog?
I was having a talk with one of my good buddies and he was adamant that if you (aka myself) plan on having any part in tech (I'm studying CS) that you should blog, use Twitter and it seemed like he mentioned ever other social networking device.My Questions: -Is doing so a definite must? and why -If so what social "channels" are "best"Thanks!
Re:Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
on Wednesday January 27, 2010 @06:17PM (#1082302)
Ok is there anyone who honestly though it would be more than an over sized Ipod Touch?...
Considering that, and all the restrictions, this is probably the saddest piece of hardware/software that I've seen in a while.
"Hey look! I just bought a 500$ picture frame"
Re:Ask HN: Developer world Mac obsessed?
on Wednesday January 27, 2010 @01:09AM (#1079912)
Point well taken, I will admit a lot of been looking at it through my cheap college lifestyle goggles.
Ask HN: Developer world Mac obsessed?
Is there any specific reason that much of the vocal developer's world __seems__ to be made up of MacAholics?Or is it that Mac developers are more vocal about their OS beliefs?I'm honestly wondering if theres something magic that I'm not seeing (considering the fact that my 650$ laptop is more powerful than a 1700$ macbook pro...)For reference I mainly use Linux dual booted with Win7.
Re:Alan Kay: With the Tablet, Apple Will Rule the World
on Tuesday January 26, 2010 @11:43PM (#1079774)
I know that the masses are going to fall in love with the upcoming Apple Tablet, but I still don't understand why its getting so much hype =/
Hopefully to stand up to the buzz, it is more than just a souped up iPod Touch.
Am I one of the few to think that it might not be "all that"?
Re:If you aren’t embarrassed by v1.0 you didn’t release it early enoug...
on Tuesday January 26, 2010 @03:08PM (#1078668)
On a semi related note, Intype is an example of a great piece of software that should have been released as v1.0 already.
If it were to be released, I personally would pay for it and know many others who would also (in order to feed their development). But in its current (development) state I opt for something with backing assured.
Re:Ask HN: Review my app again? Short domain name search
on Tuesday January 26, 2010 @01:15AM (#1077187)
Idk what else to say except Awesome :D
Re:Ask HN: where those deal sites find those information?
on Sunday January 24, 2010 @10:51PM (#1074337)
Scripts to capture the information?
Amit’s Game Programming Information
Re:Ask HN: How to jump into "real world" programming?
on Sunday December 27, 2009 @05:05PM (#1017706)
Good point, I just need to get more "practice" with programming... anything :P thanks!
Re:Ask HN: How to jump into "real world" programming?
on Sunday December 27, 2009 @05:03PM (#1017704)
Good advice, I've been over thinking it. Thanks :)
Ask HN: How to jump into "real world" programming?
Hey everyone,Im free over college spring break, and want to get some real world programming experience, By which I mean creating something of use to others. For some reason I feel lost as where to begin in that respect. (most my experience has been using programming as a problem solving tool, and a few tools like a broken link checking web crawler)It seems like theres a large gap between where...