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Re:Introducing JIRA Software: the #1 software development tool used by... on Wednesday October 07, 2015 @03:53PM (#10348559)
Good move by Atlassian to expand beyond just software development. Another key area they are lacking are mobile products.

JIRA Board for iOS addresses some of those needs: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jira-board-kanban-scrum-agil...

Re:Tips for nailing an iPhone app demo during a presentation on Wednesday June 26, 2013 @12:59PM (#5947304)
You're correct. Airplane Mode by default turns off Wi-Fi, but if you manually enable it, you can be in Airplane Mode and have Wi-Fi. This works well.
Re:Tips for nailing an iPhone app demo during a presentation on Wednesday June 26, 2013 @12:35PM (#5947074)
ha, that is a good one. didn't think of that, but also a good pre-caution!
Re:Ask HN: Where do you (programmers) find freelancing gigs? on Sunday October 28, 2012 @09:20PM (#4710620)
start small by working on projects in your local community, hacker spaces, networking with people who might need your skill. take on anything that is reasonable enough for you to pay the bills.

do a good job, and you will get referred.

your referrals referrals will refer you.

your referrals referrals referrals will refer you.

and then you can hire more staff and grow

Re:A day in the life of a startup founder on Wednesday June 27, 2012 @11:27AM (#4167457)
correction: iPhone 4GS is really just an iPhone 4S

Things to do in san fransisco?

Posted by syalam on Friday May 20, 2011 @07:12AM
from the self-post dept.

i'll be in SF for WWDC, but planning on taking a tour of the town the weekend before the conference starts.What are some must-visit, must-do things in the bay?

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Re:Google TV - You’re An Official Winner in our Web Developer Promotion on Tuesday December 14, 2010 @05:58PM (#2006101)
how did you get a free notebook?
Re:Wolfram Alpha will fail for the same reason that Microsoft failed a... on Sunday May 17, 2009 @01:27AM (#613015)
yup, why compete when you can get acquired.
Re:How much do startups pay their developers? on Friday January 23, 2009 @03:21PM (#447000)
well a ballpark average for a software engineer right out of college is around the tune of $60K.

How much do startups pay their developers?

Posted by syalam on Friday January 23, 2009 @02:49PM
from the self-post dept.

i always see threads for a developer needed on some startup here on HN. How much can a startup developer expect to make (even though they are most probably joining for the thrill and passion for the company)?

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Re:Help a fledgling professional programmer makes some important caree... on Wednesday July 23, 2008 @04:56PM (#254760)
get a degree dude. you'll start off making at least $50K minimum if you do computer science. Build your life financially then do your own thing.
Re:Ask HN: Best books/source to learn about investing? on Thursday July 17, 2008 @11:05AM (#248538)
bogleheads guide to investing
Re:Questions from a young developer that "just" started working aka: h... on Tuesday July 08, 2008 @09:17PM (#240613)
dont quit your job. immerse yourself around creative people. you need money to live, unless you live with your parents.
Re:Ask YC: I think i have some great ideas for websites, but I don't c... on Saturday July 05, 2008 @08:54AM (#236893)
learn how to code
Re:Mac People: Safari or Firefox 3? on Sunday June 29, 2008 @01:31PM (#231284)
used to do safari. now im on firefox because of speed, and better extensions. lets see if safari 4 can turn the tables
Re:Ask YC: what non-top-tier college to apply for? on Monday June 23, 2008 @01:25PM (#225314)
ASU (Arizona State University). Good party school, lots of hot chicks, and code
Re:Where to look for programmer that "will complete me :)" on Monday June 23, 2008 @12:30PM (#225250)
from a business 101 perspective - pitch the product you are working on first
Re:Ask HN: What software engineering process for startups? on Monday June 23, 2008 @12:28PM (#225248)
agile/xp. release early. release often. a startup in its infancy needs to get the product out fast.