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How does a single tool that manages all the logistics of your service, from accepting payment to managing subscriptions to shipping product sound? Let's chat! Feel free to reply he…

I'm not familiar with the SWEBOK guide. I'll definitely look into it though, thanks! This looks like it could provide a solid foundation for the project!

I've read some of Joel's posts in the past and will definitely keep this in mind.

This is actually the thing I dislike most about getting into software development and something I want to fix. Initially, it seems like the best approach would be to find a few wel…

What do you mean by quality control innovations?

It's interesting that you mention this, because I hadn't even considered it. This is especially important advice given the insane number of privacy issues going on these days. Than…

Advice taken and implemented. :)

I've just started working on a side project that teaches users to build software. The pain point I'm attempting to build a solution for is the programming isn't the same thing as d…

Just because someone is passionate doesn't mean they will do a good job. It is much more likely that you don't understand what makes a startup successful and thats why you don't un…

I'm registered for CS101: Building a Search Engine and CS373: Programming Robotic Cars over at Udacity. Both classes are scheduled to start in a few hours and I highly recommend yo…

The point of the competition is that correct edits will, in fact, be integrated into Google Maps.

Unfortunately I doubt I'll have that much money to spare on a monthly basis. Unless I can come up with a solid job, I don't think I'd be able to do it. Mountain View sounds like a …

One of my biggest reasons for moving to the valley is so I can throw myself into the software and startup scenes. Is San Jose a good place to do this or would I be better off some …

I'll be headed out west to go to school for the Fall 2012 semester and I really want to be in the Bay Area, but it's an expensive place. Where are the cheapest places to live in th…

What are some startups, if any, that are working in the search and information retrieval spaces?

The big-name blogging platforms currently on the market aren't catered to the needs of hackers. - I don't know of any blogging software that provides built-in integration for your …

I figured I'd need roommates to make things work. What I didn't think of was how far Berkeley is from Menlo Park/San Jose. Seeing as I may not have a car for a while, I might have …

The Burger King comment was a joke. I hope I wouldn't have to settle for that. (Not that there's anything wrong with working in fast food) I'm working on a project now (stack inclu…

I've wanted to move to the Bay Area for some time now and I think I'm finally at a point where moving is a viable option. I'm planning on transferring to a CCC for Fall 2012 to fin…

You must be against the advancement of the human race. Don't we all spend enough time on Reddit already? Just kidding, this is excellent. Great job!

James Brewer here. I'm a American citizen in my 2nd year of CS at Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada. Since I lack any professional experience, I don't yet know what it …

Would appending the scripts current location to PATH be a better idea?