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tferris

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    Comment #5314781

    What's the fastest templating engine for Go? And how does it compare to respective implementations in other languages?

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    Comment #5295767

    Some nice thoughts but dcurtis missed the point: people do not criticise the concept or idea of Google Glass -- they sneer at the implementation. Once we have mores subtle devices …

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    Comment #5292416

    Definitely the best browser multiplayer game ever. And nice to see that it's build on Node (among other tech).

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    Comment #5288255

    Weird question and the answer is, don't plan for the next five years, plan for the next week, develop an MVP and when it's deployed think about the next step.

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    Comment #5284477

    Node + Express

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    Comment #5273746

    > why people still use Java I am not into Java but I'd rather prefer using Java the next 10 years than Ruby 1 month. At least I get a perfect language implementation (the JVM) with…

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    Comment #5273679

    > It's nothing but flame bait Why? I am damn serious about every point: Ruby/its entire ecosystem/Rails/DHH is outdated/becoming obsolete/so 2005.

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    Comment #5273671

    Thanks, corrected.

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    Comment #5273649

    > 1. Probably 75% of new startups are using rails, and rightly so. You'd need a good reason not to use it. "Rusty slow legacy systems" - what nonsense. 75%? Evidence? You are the o…

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    Comment #5273639

    > That is not the right way to start a healthy/useful discussion. Maybe you are right but I am just fed up that on HN the forefront of new tech still such old slow technology gets …

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    Comment #5273579

    Today, I'll lose at least 50 karma points, but it's worth: Why people still use Ruby? 1. Because they get dream day rates for maintaining rusty slow legacy systems 2. Because they …

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    Comment #5273548

    Very good point and I forgot to write it. You are totally right women usually won't get it when you talk about let's say business related achievements because they are often not in…

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    Comment #5273529

    > make me want to cut off my penis and write "Eunuch" under "Sex" on my ID. Just getting your testicles removed would do the job too -- but seriously, please get some advice before…

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    Comment #5273508

    > I'm a rich startup guy in NYC and I can't get a date. This is weird as long you got rich by your own startup/achievements. Then, you really need some help. As cheesy it may sound…

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    Comment #5273458

    > How about we all just chill the fuck out? That's no option. At least for men. Men are restless hunters and highly competitive creatures. Men thrive when taking risks, when being …

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    Comment #5273440

    > Silicon Valley is filled with rich startup guys who can't get a date. You didn't get the point, it's not about being rich. It's about having a life and having achieved something,…

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    Comment #5273415

    Saw this thread when it had just 2 points and hoped it won't get upvoted since it's just -- sorry to say -- a useless post full of misinformation without delivering any message. I …

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    Comment #5273405

    If this had be done by any Tom no one would have upvoted

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    Comment #5269742

    Great having one bringing a balanced view on Go and showing that Go is still not ready for production when used with external libs. A refreshing take in this overhyped thread.

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    Comment #5269004

    fyi, in the replies of the original post someone got totally different results. with v0.6 it was significantly faster than Go and with 0.8 was on the same level

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    Comment #5268981

    I find this post paired with this thread confusing. Yes, Go is tempting and I'd like to try it since a lot of people get quickly into flow with Go, the "package manager is so great…

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    Comment #5266487

    How long does take the compile time with a medium sized typical web project. Something which gets annoying or still bearable?

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    Comment #5248678

    HN's karma system already makes reputation often more important than the actual message. I think an HN AMA would strengthen this, so I'd suggest to stick to good contents and not f…

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    Comment #5238611

    what's the best way to have hot fail over?