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    Comment #44732775

    Yes, a degree from a decent university is still credible.

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    Comment #42504449

    My basic setup was vim/emacs (only as text editors) + grep/sed. It is totally doable and it is possible to be really productive but makes no sense when you have actually tried out …

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    Comment #40921183

    With types as jsdoc annotations there is no compilation step at all, no matter where the script runs. Have your cake and eat it.

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    Comment #39509491

    It is ethically sound.

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    Comment #38967383

    In Sweden, there has also been a notable tech downturn, with layoffs, etc.

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    Comment #36578940

    Works fine from Sweden. Tested with multiple ISPs.

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    Comment #35745769

    And much tastier.

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    Comment #35745751

    It’s the cheese that is called kaffeost, not the combination of the cheese with coffee.

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    Comment #33252082

    Go with SQL until you hit a wall (most likely you won’t).

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    Comment #26646769

    Depends on the company (and country). At least here in Stockholm (SE) take home coding assignments and/or whiteboard problem solving seems pretty common for both junior and senior …

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    Comment #25313962

    Gas stoves do occur in several European cities.

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    Comment #24825457

    A dishwasher

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    Comment #22919476

    Sweden has more than 79 ICU beds.

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    Comment #21791406

    TablePlus

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    Comment #17910616

    Stockholm, Sweden. Good tech scene, bad housing, but very family friendly (heavily subsidized kindergarten, free schools, paid parental leave, etc.).

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    Comment #17429691

    I wouldn’t.

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    Comment #16864853

    Emacs and Aquamacs.

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    Comment #16039788

    Sign with the other company then resign from the first. This is not uncommon. How ever do it now before starting and taking any relocation assistance from the first company.

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    Comment #15167291

    There are fully automated trains. However full automation requires not just a capable "train cockpit" but also a capable signal system (with supporting auxiliary systems). Introduc…

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    Comment #14317188

    Why not get a degree in computer science or software engineering if you plan on spending a couple of years full-time learning? Projects often include implementing an OS and a compi…

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    Comment #14026845

    Python is slow. Sometimes this matters (pypy can improve speed in many but not all cases).

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    Comment #10378907

    "a celeberity" = The foreign minister