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Thanks for posting those Jerry Weinberg quotes. I'd never heard of him, and just spent a few hours reading up on him. I think I've found another role model tonight :)

This thread may also end up exploring how people decide when they're dealing with an irrefutable truth (2+2=4), versus not (The world is flat, obviously.)

Due to the efficiency that close-mindedness offers, it's in our nature to gravitate towards it. However, business, cultural, and societal opportunities are realized by those who do…

Humbly listen to users. Courageously question your assumptions. Iterate as fast as possible.

See title :)

See title :)

When studying I run into the issue of getting to the point where my brain is exhausted and I need to take a break. Have you run into this issue? What are the most effective ways yo…

My current strategy is to take thorough notes whenever I pick up a new programming book. I organize my notes by topic (i.e. "node.md", "swift.md", "git.md", "statistics.md", "cpp.m…

Hi HN - A new developer can pick up any decent programming book or take any decent online course and reasonably expect to be introduced to many new concepts to chew through. Howeve…

Hi HN - What are your favorite, free APIs? They can be your favorite for many reasons: making you more efficient, stimulating intellectual curiosity, or simply just for being beaut…

I use noise-cancelling headphones. Depending on how much focus my current task requires, I'll listen to different genres. For intense concentration, I'll blast ocean waves. For med…

On your team, how do you all decide which features will go into the next version of your app? Note the possible answers listed below are not mutually exclusive, nor are they exhaus…

What impact are you having on the world? How are you making it a better place? How are you making it a worse place?

When someone is wearing AirPods, does it change how you interact with him or her? If you're having a conversation with him or her? If you're on the elevator or just passing him or …

Teach persistence.