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Is Hacker News a Waste of Time? | TomOfTTB: Information is as useful as you make it. It’s really a questions of "are you just reading to entertain yourself?" vs "are you reading to learn and allowing your worldview to be shaped based on what you are reading?" Almost every piece of information is useful if you pick it apart and actively seek out the l... |
CSS vs table based layouts | auston: I feel like if it's a simple table with divs inside - it probably wont be a big deal because it will be maintainable.But if you're going to nest tables inside of tables nested inside of tables - then I'd suggest not doing it.You want to keep it maintainable for not only yourself but anyone else who might be wor... |
Building a trust system into a social app | jhp: I worked on one of the largest simulated markets on the web and offer the following advice:- Use basic human motivation to encourage real participation. Points scored and virtual awards work well, but only if you can control system-gaming and inflation.- Make sure that each account is connected to a confirmed emai... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | ezmobius: rack, merb, sinatra and rails |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | igorgue: Django, because it has magical powers, who can beat that? |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | dylanz: merb/rails |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | tptacek: Rails, because I lost the Python vs. Ruby argument, and now we're all converts. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | tocomment: I'm in Python. I'm happiest just doing import cgi ...I always feel guilty though. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | pwoods: Top Down Programming BABY!Seriously, just install smarty and do it yourself. Then somebody can always do a basic edit to the templates and you don't have to weight the merits of the 10000X different frameworks against eachother and get back to Making Money! |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | edb: I'm a cakePHP user. It has gotten and keeps getting a lot better as of recent, and I really like the community. I looked into codeigniter after using cakephp for a while and it just seemed to have a lot less to offer. I tried symfony too and it seemed alot more complex, unnecessarily so.I'm currently dabbling in R... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | pwoods: Write your own! |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | sachinag: http://www.qcodo.com, which now has been forked to http://qcu.be |
Is Hacker News a Waste of Time? | siong1987: noprocrast:
maxvisit:
minaway:No one actually uses the above features??? It really helps me to reduce my visits to YC less than 3 times everyday. My maxvisit is 60 and minaway is 180. This means that I can only visit HN for a maximum of 60 mins for every 180 mins interval. |
CSS vs table based layouts | run4yourlives: This debate is endless. Simply put, there is no clear answer.Clearly, from what you've stated, CSS is not your forte. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, there was a time that I felt exactly like you. Now however, I find CSS/tableless html easier, faster and cleaner overall. I use it exclusively fo... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | SpencerDavis: Django. It was a toss up for me between Django and Rails but at the time, the updated Rails book was not out yet and the Django book was.And Django has a magic pony. http://djangopony.com/ |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | bonaldi: WebObjects. I don't like Java, or Eclipse, which makes it an odd choice, but it was Rails before Rails, and still has a lot of advantages over it. The ORM works hand-in-hand with the framework to do proper persistence, and while I rage against the tools sometimes, they're still better than being dumped back at... |
anyone in SF need a kickass frontend developer? | blader: geuis: My social games company is always on the lookout for good engineers. Why don't you shoot me an email at siqi[at the domain]seriousbusiness.com. We're a pretty small team of < 20 guys, two technical co-founders (I was in YC for a week or so) with a team of really smart engineers (some ex-Powerset, some ex... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | sjs382: I write my own mostly-modular parts. It isn't as flexible as I'd like it to be, but it does what I need it to do. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | st3fan: Java, so I prefer Wicket and like Stripes. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | klon: When using Java, I prefer Stripes. For a new project I would definately use Python and Django. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | cstejerean: compojure - best option in Clojure so far. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | robertdempsey: I like Rails with my Ruby. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | shutter: Pylons. http://pylonshq.com/ |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | amix: In the recent years I have built my own, mostly basing it on other libraries and reusing as many things as possible.In Python there's something called WSGI (Web Server Gateway Interface) which makes it trivial to implement your own framework. Around 2 years ago I wrote a blog post about WSGI and how to quickly bu... |
Is Hacker News a Waste of Time? | pg: It's certainly alarmingly addictive. Much more so than a newspaper. I've been wondering lately what to do about that. Any ideas?I considered shutting the site down for a couple hours a day. More people disliked that idea than liked ithttp://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=372593but the vote was close enough that I... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | whiskeyjack: CGI::Application in Perl. Just to be contrary. Well, not really. I still love Perl. Nothing wrong with the alternatives... it's just what I like. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | dmpayton: I use Django when I need full-stack and CherryPy when I need something lighter. I've also used web.py. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | vegashacker: I use LeftParen (http://leftparen.com), a PLT Scheme web framework (that I happen to maintain). |
CSS vs table based layouts | drhowarddrfine: I thought this question was not only answered, but went away, three or four years ago. The first quick response is that tables for layout is stupid. You lock yourself into a predefined grid which you have little control over, it provides immovable elements that are more difficult to style and is slowe... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | leftnode: (shamless plug)My own (PHP5 framework) - Artisan Systemhttp://artisansystem.com/ |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | drhowarddrfine: Never used a framework and never will. I know how to code. I do my own sites and don't use others or have others do my work for me. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | staunch: Catalyst with DBIx::Class (ORM) |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | olegp: Helma NG: http://helma.org |
Is Hacker News a Waste of Time? | jwesley: Reading that thread opener was a waste of time. Get to the point. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | tlrobinson: Cappuccino. Because we created it. ;) |
anyone in SF need a kickass frontend developer? | regs: Take a look at Palantir Technologies: http://www.palantirtech.com/We're doing some world-changing stuff: http://blog.palantirtech.com/2009/01/22/tarp/We need as many kickass frontend-devs as we can find! (we're down in Palo Alto, but very CalTrain-able) |
CSS vs table based layouts | davo11: I spent much time researching why the tables are bad camp exists, and this is the result of my research:The beginningInitially tables were the only way to layout a web page, and so much abuse occured - this was before CSS and the only way to make a layout was to use 'spacer' gifs. spacer gifs were one pixel gif... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | durbin: http://symfony-project.org/ |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | maxwell: AppJet. Jaxer was a bit buggy when I used it over the summer. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | apu: http://webpy.org/ |
anyone in SF need a kickass frontend developer? | indigoviolet: If you're interested in interviewing at Facebook (some of the most cutting edge frontend stuff on the web, changing how social communication works, some of the best developers anywhere, fantastic place to work), drop me a message at indigoviolet@gmail.com |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | russell: I just inherited a massive enterprise application; you know run a brick and mortar company on it. It's not a one-off; a number of companies use it. The stack isJboss;
Spring;
Hibernate;
Struts;
XML gluing it together;
Javascript: prototype, JQuery and others;
Flex and granite;
Vestiges of every Java framework... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | dw0rm: webpy (http://webpy.org/) is very lightweight and hackable |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | omouse: I've tried Django and now I'm trying Seaside. |
anyone in SF need a kickass frontend developer? | thinkcomp: Think is looking for programmers, front-end and back-end. Send stuff to jobs at thinkcomputer.com, and mention YC or Hacker News. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | cstef: Anyone using yii? It looks interesting to me, but I have not had a chance to give it a whirl beyond the basic application tutorial.http://www.yiiframework.com/ |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | vyrotek: Asp.net MVC - Because C# is the best language |
CSS vs table based layouts | sh1mmer: There are lots of ways to define quality. The problem is how much measure people put in them. Guilt or coolness can be a good driver and so they are often used instead of reasons based on quality. One of the other commenters pointed out that guilt seems to be your motive.There are a number of reasons not to us... |
Where to form an LLC | skmurphy: Someone in your situation based in CA would be better served to form a Sub-S as the tax treatment is more favorable. You should talk to a tax accountant (not just an attorney) about the tax implications of LLC vs. Sub-S in MA, there may be similar issues. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | dazzawazza: turbogears |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | rob: Kohana. |
Where to form an LLC | ddemchuk: I'm looking to start a LLC very soon as well, but my business partner lives in Virginia and I live in California...What state should we choose at that point?(don't mean to thread jack) |
CSS vs table based layouts | dw0rm: I only use tables when its not possible to go without them (but it happens very rarely). Actually, it requires some time to get used to CSS technique. And I've never used CSS frameworks. |
Startups' wishlist? | russell: Administrative help. Necessary HR functions, an affordable group health plan. Legal advice/framework. Recruiting. Doing it right is a huge hassle (I've been there) and it takes away from getting the product out the door. A couple of things that I've seen friends get bitten by are lack of a formal agreement... |
anyone in SF need a kickass frontend developer? | alexjmann: Hey man. I'm looking for a developer for my web startup as well. I'd be happy to discuss details if you could email me at alexjmann@gmail.com |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | Ferdi: Drupal and Rails |
Is Hacker News a Waste of Time? | carterschonwald: I think its a waste of time only in the trivial sense of time spent at HN doesnt' translate into work done. On the other hand, hard work requires making the brain work well, and the brain works best when its you cycle between doing different activities. So I think in fact having a source of novelty of ... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | marram: Django with Google App Engine |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | lsb: Ruby + Sinatra for now. It's great for tiny services that work together.A full web service to implement '/add/1/2' is justrequire 'sinatra'; get('/add/:a/:b') { params[:a].to_i + params[:b].to_i } |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | jonknee: Django when I get to and CodeIgniter when I have to. |
Is Hacker News a Waste of Time? | zacharydanger: I avoid the "check HN every n minutes" addiction by using Google Reader to give me a static view of what's come to the front page. This way I'm never re-parsing the entire front page every visit. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | breily: I used to use Django, tried cherrypy and web.py, and have ended up starting to write my own (http://github.com/breily/juno). |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | auston: I mess with Rails, dabble in Django & work in CodeIgniter.Also fun - merb, cakephp, symfony, web2py |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | jcady: I can't believe the number of web frameworks out there. If anything the amount of comments just illustrates how easy it is to roll your own. |
Is Hacker News a Waste of Time? | GHFigs: If you have to ask, you've passed the point where it is.Reading the news is the kind of thing you do to fill in interstitial time that is not fungible with other activities, not something you do for its own sake, or should ever "make time" for, or that is ever inherently important. There may be important news,... |
anyone in SF need a kickass frontend developer? | TooMuchNick: I'm a co-founder at a startup called Boffery, a visual diary for people's sex lives. (Think Geni.com for sex.)The sex angle alone doesn't sound terribly important, but our long-term plan is to license the technology to other social networks -- or, and this is terribly unlikely but obviously tempting, becom... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | aschobel: Struts2. Very lightweight and its gets out of your way.Since it is Java we get to leverage some of the incredible Java libraries out there like Guice.We've tried a few other frameworks. We build our prototype in web.py. Very simple, but I couldn't get used to not living in IntelliJ.We tried a previous project... |
CSS vs table based layouts | theBobMcCormick: Use a good CSS grid framework like Blueprint, Bluetrip, or YUI. They make most supposedly "tricky" CSS layouts (like 3 column liquid) quite easy.And of course, remember that it's not necessarily an either/or decision. Sometime part of your page really is a grid, and really should be a table. |
CSS vs table based layouts | tripngroove: Just for funsies, here's a pastebin that shows the CSS for a 3-column liquid layout in its simplest incarnation, and then a second set of rules for the same HTML that produce a 2-column fixed layout, with space for a horizontal navbar.http://pastebin.com/f51ee9672 |
Is this idea any good? | anamax: Would you be satisfied if it was only as successful as the Pet Rock? |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | lux: I wrote my own CMS/framework which I started about 8-9 years ago, so I use that. In my main business I sell a "pro" version of it as well as customization/hosting/etc, and naturally it's also the framework I use for my startup too. For those that are interested:http://www.sitellite.org/It's in PHP 4/5, GPL license... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | debt: Django on AppEngine. Really fast turnaround and scaling is all taken care of(or will be). |
CSS vs table based layouts | mattmcknight: If you are displaying a table of data, use <table>. <div> grids don't paste well into Excel. Tables really aren't evil, they are a better fit for many tasks where you effectively need a table and can generate the data in row order. Nested tables can be pretty evil. Go with a div grid if you feel the even... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | moe: cherrypy and sqlalchemy. and closely looking at werkzeug for future projects. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | mpc: jQuery. Rails. |
How do you get new freelance jobs/contracts? | quellhorst: By teaching others, doing a great job, giving presentations. I don't see any sign of a down economy, heck I'm making more $ than I ever had before. |
anyone in SF need a kickass frontend developer? | quellhorst: I could use some help, but I don't need someone in a specific place, and don't need a full-timer. |
CSS vs table based layouts | juliend2: i used to "slice" my layouts with Adobe ImageReady then customize the generated tag-soup with Dreamweaver. Then i transitionally changed my techniques to adopt full-css templating. It takes me more time but i like the way i can control several page's presentation by changing only one (ore more) file. I also f... |
What are the best Arduino starter projects? | andrewljohnson: I'd just like to clear the air and ask the question on everyone's mind.... wtf are you talking about sir? |
CSS vs table based layouts | bkbleikamp: This argument is over. Tables lost...like 3 or 4 years ago. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | schtog: webpy because it is minimalistic and very clean and easy to use.I have aslo played around a little b it with compojure+clojure. |
What are the best Arduino starter projects? | bprater: You know how the Kitt car had the eyeball that looked right-and-left? Very straight-forward, terrific starter project. Grab 8 LEDs, some resistors and you are good to go. |
What do you want to be able to customize? | rms: Custom shortcuts on the top new/threads/comments/etc navbar |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | jamongkad: Python - Web.py no magic you know what's happening.
PHP - CodeIgniter same thing. |
Is Hacker News a Waste of Time? | xenophanes: > Ask HN: Is Hacker News a Waste of Time?> The question though is whether interesting is good enough.In my words:"Is interesting stuff worth doing, and is using my own judgment OK, or should I stick to what tradition and authority and culture says is important?"His best defense of reading Hacker News is not... |
What are the best Arduino starter projects? | nixme: Make has a whole directory of projects: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/arduino/For quick prototypes using Ruby, check out RAD: http://rad.rubyforge.org/ |
What are the best Arduino starter projects? | speek: What are the extents of your experiences with soldering/electronic components? |
What are the best Arduino starter projects? | chrisconley: The Arduino site itself has a ton of great examples that helped me get started: http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/HomePage |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | modoc: Seam because I'm a Java guy at heart and Seam is a pleasure to work with. |
CSS vs table based layouts | kwamenum86: HTML is flawed at every level:It's design is flawed- rather than having a minimal set of tags they have a tag for everything and most people use only a fraction of total tags.It's implementation is flawed- no two browsers render HTML the same way.The way people learn HTML is flawed- some people learn to use... |
What are the best Arduino starter projects? | enomar: That depends entirely on your skill level. If you're not skilled at building circuits, start my making various configurations of LEDs blink.Making full RGB displays is pretty neat (and easy) to do with Arduino's pulse width modulation feature.http://video.aol.com/video-detail/arduino-pwm-rgb-led-mood-l... |
Review my site - thefabulicious.com | Fuca: Cool idea, just need a slogan or short description, I think try to make the ads more elegant or leave them for inner pages.I think is viable, good luck. |
Is Hacker News a Waste of Time? | drawkbox: It goes at the core of human development. Trial and error and results feedback loop, competition and community.Here there are a collection of pieces of information that possibly contain valuable trial and error results; filtered by what might be a very interesting group of people. Also, competitors ways of ... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | lo_fye: Zend Framework + Propel, yo. |
CSS vs table based layouts | timtrueman: Tables won't show up until the entire table has loaded but if that's not an issue then use whatever you find easier (and don't feel guilty--if it works, it works).If it's tabular data ALWAYS use tables. |
What are the best Arduino starter projects? | jws: I would suggest it is whatever feeds your dreams. Many things are possible, the only caution is to make your first step doable. How about you tell us what you think would be cool and we could suggest how big the first step should be?(For reference if you need help getting started: things I've made from Arduinos...... |
What do you when you are forced/asked to design at work? | jballanc: When I started looking at development as a career, I was under the impression that web development always involved two parties: the developer and the designer. I was employed at a development company, doing non-development work, and was looking to move to a new position. That's when I was informed that, at th... |
What are the best Arduino starter projects? | dbr: Something simple. For my first project, I bought a ultrasonic sensor and a bar graph led and output the distance sensed on it. Focus on getting accustomed to the hardware you're working with before you try too challenging. |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | gommm: rack, merb and rails... |
What web framework(s) do you guys use? | jamesbritt: Ramaze. Feels most Ruby-ish for me. |
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