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Comment #9893275
You say "dragging it up", I think "a reminder that we can do better". History is useful for understanding the present situation and trajectory. It gives us context. I can't specula…
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Comment #8988551
This past weekend I decided to put together a prototype of an idea I've been thinking about for a while and wanted to get some feedback. The service is called Founder Tap; a better…
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Comment #4794774
You're spot on that it's more rejection and not really failure. Like you said "learn. move forward." and that's exactly what I'm doing. (: I'll be back!
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How Path 2.0’s iPhone App Implements Their Expandable Menu
I came up with a quick example on how to add this neat little UI element to an iPhone app. I figure I'd share. It's also my first post to github.com (: Enjoy!
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Comment #3033690
That FogCreek post is spot on. In the end, while a great product name can really help, a products ability to engage it's users is really what matters most. I asked a friend of mine…
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Comment #3033658
I'm sure I'll get "schooled" on this here, but I keep wondering why Google didn't make a strong play for Sun Microsystems.
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Comment #2935237
Indeed, but I tried to be open with his own criticism on my response. Helping others understand how to work with others helps everyone and I am a developer who wants to bridge that…
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Comment #2843569
If the service has a members section that is used frequently, then I would suggest having a login at the most common landing pages on your site. I like the way it's currently done …
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Comment #2843551
Very slick! I like it a lot (: anything to improve HN is a + for me!
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Knowing when to quit/stop working on your startup
Shutting down your product or business is never easy, but this is an simple view on knowing how to determine when enough is enough.
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Comment #70429
First I'd like to say congrats and good luck to those who were selected to go to the next round! I'm sure this is going to be a very exciting, yet very nerveracking experience. For…