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My rule of thumb when naming anything: If you have explain it, then it's too complicated If you're going to go the pun route it needs to be something easy and, as much as I hate to…

I think the best way to do that would be to offer a free plugin with added benefits once you pay for it (like buffer). I look at is similarly to buying an app on a phone, it would …

Seattle, WA Fulltime An already profitable Seattle based Startup is looking for mobile developers, both Android and iOS to join their team permanently. They have a fantastic adviso…

I live in Seattle so I'm a bit biased, but I really do think that it's a fantastic city for tech. All of the big dogs are here (amazon, google, facebook, Microsoft) but there are a…

I also take public transit to work everyday. I spend my time streaming music and reading. One thing I will say, if you are developing a commute app make sure that when you turn it …

Everytime I receive one of those I die a little (a lot) on the inside

I focus on people that I want to interact with, not just see what they're doing. I use a combination of people I meet, companies that I use their services, people that my followees…

The fact that someone's name is Major Major Major Major just shows the pure brilliance of this book. I feel like I'm going to have to read through it a second time shortly after fi…

Seattle WA, Permanent positions. Currently working with five different companies all looking for PHP developers. - The worlds largest video chat platform. It's used to host "cam gi…

Technical Consultant or something similar. I would stay away from big titles like CEO, CTO, etc... They tend to come off more pretentious than useful. The truth is people will find…

Hmm...I think it would have some benefits. The biggest issue I could see is that people need to walk around. I know when I walk down the block to get a coffee it's less about the c…

There is a chance that you were right on everything, there is also a chance that the question was more vague than what you've thought and you didn't answer exactly what they were l…

I've been reading "Catch 22" by Joseph Heller and have been amazed by how hilarious it is. Also recently finished "Life" by Keith Richards which was also very entertaining.

I believe there may be a service there, but it would require more than "here are five domains that I think are quality". You would need some sort of statistical analysis or metrics…

I think that would be a good approach, it also might be wise to see if you can find development managers or something below the founders. Depending on the types and sizes of the co…

As I said, I think the most important thing to decide is what you want to work on. Research Python roles and research Ruby roles, which of the two look like things you'd want to be…

I'd fully agree with the last half of this! PHP is a great language for you to have, especially depending on where you live! I know that in Seattle right now we would do anything f…

I think the biggest advice I would lend to you, is get creative. I can't tell you the number of boring white and black resumes I've seen. The tech industry is littered with boring …

Judging by the roles that I'm currently working on, having Ruby is a definite plus. Another strong option would be Python, from what I can tell the syntax is similar but most clien…

Depending on how long you've been at the company, this may not be an option but I've seen it before, is there a way that would allow you to work from home one or two days a week? O…

There are a few reasons as to why most companies are only looking to hire local candidates. The first one is that companies are familiar with the area they're in, they know which c…

I am a recruiter and I wouldn't worry about a thank you letter. Honestly, I have only seen three candidates write thank you letters to one of our clients after an interview and in …

The only reason I would say "NO" is because I'll miss HN for the day. That being said, it's the right thing to do. There needs to be solidarity shown throughout all web companies. …