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will3942
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Comment #6883638
Really interesting take on software engineering, good read.
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Comment #6876143
Hm it depends how much the user tweets about these topics, if at all. I'd probably say ~5k and you'd start getting decent results.
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Comment #6876107
I built this in 24 hours to test that I could do it. The code was not meant to be pretty, it wasn't meant to be reusable. It was made as a "hack". I use hacker not to portray mysel…
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Comment #6850839
Glad you liked it, I'll try and do that at some point.
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Comment #6850836
Fixed this I think!
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Comment #6816484
In touch with you now! Look forward to what comes of this, thanks for taking the time to respond here too!
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Comment #6816357
Still a private API. I can imagine finding an unusual account like mine is quite simple and wouldn't need automating.
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Comment #6816256
I'd imagine they already have the code for a similar service.
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Comment #6816150
I can agree with you, I understand why I was banned and I can see it is a valid response to the situation. I just want to make sure (if Uber have read this) that they understand wh…
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Comment #6816137
I understand why I was banned, I'm not particularly upset, I'd just rather be able to use the service again. I fully accept responsibility.
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Comment #6816090
That realtime feel!
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Comment #6816042
Yeah, no worries, I completely agree this is not Uber's fault at all. Their reasoning is more than valid.
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Comment #6816040
I feel that I should keep it up just for reference and educational purposes. This was in no way an attack, but a mere hack that was created in 24 hours. It was not intended to be d…
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Comment #6816034
I seem to get banned, unsure why.
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Comment #6816017
I understand this and know why they banned me.
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Comment #6816000
I completely agree with this, I acknowledged this and realised I would probably get banned. It was more a case of letting people see how the Uber api could be used, that's why I've…
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Comment #6815972
Currently looking for an internship for the summer, Uber would be one place I'd love to work. Unfortunately I'm not sure I'd be allowed in anymore!