michakirschbaum

Re:Ask HN: What do you struggle with? on Thursday August 30, 2018 @01:32AM (#17874296)

Testing with stubs/mocks, particularly in JS.

Re:Ask HN: What has HN given you? on Monday February 19, 2018 @01:11AM (#16411073)

An echo chamber to bolster my own paranoia and disconnect from reality.

Re:Ask HN: What is the most exciting development in your field right now? on Sunday February 05, 2017 @05:41PM (#13575140)

As a web developer, I'm probably most excited about Phoenix.

Re:Life Lessons from a Guy Who Can’t Move Anything but His Face on Wednesday January 04, 2017 @09:40PM (#13324273)

How was he driving a minivan if he's paralyzed?

Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ... on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @04:41AM (#12898888)

I became a programmer to avoid being pigeon holed professionally. Programming has strengthened my critical thinking ability for other creative endeavors, and I could leave for actual engineering (e.g. electrical), applied mathematics, music, art, design, entrepreneurship.. basically I chose programming to leave the door open for any of these activities. I feel that this isn't a flexibility as easily afforded to say, physicians or lawyers.

Re:Elsevier Complaint Shuts Down Sci-Hub Domain Name on Thursday May 05, 2016 @05:21PM (#11639748)

Looking forward to watching the Streisand Effect play out.