Ask HN: What are you learning? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by freddref » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 11:34 AM UTC

collyw wrote: post #689

I really think the idea of constantly learning (something new) is pushed too much in our field. I think we should encourage mastery in fewer topics rather than shallow superficial knowledge of lots of things. It's a balance I know, and we shouldn't be super focused especially early on in our careers. But at my current job we have a huge tech stack and a tiny team, I am constantly learning, but never in any depth, jus…

Right, I think the key is learning something new in an area where you know the least. Even getting to know the simplest concepts can go a long way.

My favorite example: cropping a photo to improve composition. It's simple and easy to do, but it can have a comparatively large impact on a photo.

Learning more and more specialized tech can give diminishing returns.

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by kilroy123 » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 11:41 AM UTC

yoshyosh wrote: post #694

I'm learning how to make tacos starting with the tortilla. I'm originally from San Diego and have always missed Mexican food whenever I moved abroad. On a recent trip back to San Diego, I went to over a dozen Mexican shops to find particular flours to create tortillas from. I also went to Mexico twice just to find a specific brand of soft wheat flour. In total I think I experimented with atleast 5-6 different flours…

Oh man, this is a topic near and dear to my heart! I'm originally from California, but I lived in Mexico for several years.

I am dying for some good traditional tacos. (Currently abroad but far from Mexico)

The best tortillas I had were the handmade ones, made from organic blue maize.

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by ninjamayo » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 11:43 AM UTC

enhdless wrote: post #338

I'm trying to learn to draw. I feel comfortable enough with my technical skills where I feel like I can pick up a new language or framework with relative ease, so I want to switch gears and improve my drawing and visual communication skills. I believe that any project can benefit from a compelling visual component. For now, I've been trying to start slow and just have fun; for example, telling myself to do three quic…

I am trying to learn how to draw too and finding it very hard. I am using a Wacom tablet and man is hard to draw like that. I am learning face drawing at the moment and it seems impossible. More practice I guess.

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by coupdejarnac » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 11:44 AM UTC

I've just found someone to teach me how to play the trumpet. I figure I ought to learn how to play an instrument before I get too much older. I've also been brushing up my Chinese and learning Typescript.

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by johnbellone » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 11:46 AM UTC

aaron-santos wrote: post #309

johnbellone wrote: post #297

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I’ve been looking for a good real world project that uses Clojure to learn. I’ve only written basic backend services with it but love it.

I got hooked on Overtone and then switched over to hacking on a roguelike in Clojure. It's a fantastic language. :)

Protojure is a project I’ve been following that is promising. I need a few hours to write some protobufs and test out a skeleton. But I haven’t done too much frontend development with Clojurescript. Am definitely interested in working on that.

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by dgb23 » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 11:51 AM UTC

shivekkhurana wrote: post #464

I have lost my contract as a developer and am helping a non-profit [1] streamline their operations. The organization aims to provide food and heath kits to the marginalized. We have already distributed over 600 kits and are on track to reach a 1000 in this week. Each kit is designed to support a family of 4 for 1 month. I was introduced to them by a friend who was helping them build an open platform [2], open in the…

This is inspiring and I also like the pragmatic technological approach.

I wish you all the best!

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by kilroy123 » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 11:53 AM UTC

I've been learning a lot about options trading. (Yes, I understand the risks, being margin called, and losing all my money.) To me, it's just a fun and interesting hobby.

I've also been reading and learning a lot about dirivities and the overall US financial system. It's pretty wild how things _actually_ work behind the scenes. So much "wealth" has been created coming up with such schemes. The more I learn, the more I worry about us being in some serious uncharted waters, and I think maybe it's all too complicated.

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by gh0t1 » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 11:55 AM UTC

yoshyosh wrote: post #694

I'm learning how to make tacos starting with the tortilla. I'm originally from San Diego and have always missed Mexican food whenever I moved abroad. On a recent trip back to San Diego, I went to over a dozen Mexican shops to find particular flours to create tortillas from. I also went to Mexico twice just to find a specific brand of soft wheat flour. In total I think I experimented with atleast 5-6 different flours…

Would you mind sharing your tortilla recipe and/or pointers?

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by lucky518 » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 12:01 PM UTC

kilroy123 wrote: post #707

I've been learning a lot about options trading. (Yes, I understand the risks, being margin called, and losing all my money.) To me, it's just a fun and interesting hobby. I've also been reading and learning a lot about dirivities and the overall US financial system. It's pretty wild how things _actually_ work behind the scenes. So much "wealth" has been created coming up with such schemes. The more I learn, the more…

Would it be okay sharing how you are approaching options trading? What steps would you recommend someone who would like to start with the basics?

Re: Ask HN: What are you learning?

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Post by ankit70 » Mon, Apr 06, 2020, 12:15 PM UTC

shivekkhurana wrote: post #464

I have lost my contract as a developer and am helping a non-profit [1] streamline their operations. The organization aims to provide food and heath kits to the marginalized. We have already distributed over 600 kits and are on track to reach a 1000 in this week. Each kit is designed to support a family of 4 for 1 month. I was introduced to them by a friend who was helping them build an open platform [2], open in the…

Wow! I think why most people don't donate in India because they think their money doesn't make any impact.

https://open-data.karuna2020.org this is game changer. I wish more NGOs in India would do it.

And good luck!