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Re:Open Source Charts Library Based on D3.js on Monday March 02, 2015 @02:02PM (#9133608)
Superb!
Sorry, I didn't read the guidelines before posting.
Re:Ask HN: What browser add-ons/extensions do you use? on Friday June 27, 2014 @04:11PM (#7956070)
TweetDeck,Quick Note and AdBlock primarily
You can never be completely prepared for programming interviews. How well you do in a particular programming interview depends on whether you have had any experience working on similar questions/problems in the past. So, bottom line - program as often as you can.
Re:Ask HN: What is a project I can complete in a night? on Sunday June 22, 2014 @06:08PM (#7929395)
If you are interested in mathematics and algorithms, you can solve Project Euler problems projecteuler.net/problems
Re:Ask HN: How do you find good developers on oDesk? on Sunday June 22, 2014 @06:01PM (#7929377)
In the project description, mention that "only people who will provide a sample solution/data for the project will be entertained". This is a decent filter to remove 90% of applicants. To decide between the rest 10%, check ratings, previous jobs, portfolio, cost etc and make a choice.
Re:Ask HN: How do I get motivated again on Saturday October 26, 2013 @11:11AM (#6617615)
Been there, done that! I eventually got so frustrated, that i just stood up from my desk and quit the job. Its been 3 months now and loving it.