Hacker News Board Hacker News, browsed like a classic message board
Live data from Hacker News

Ask HN: Technical skills helpful for building a startup today

news.ycombinator.com

Post reply on HN
Print view View original

1–10 of 56 posts

Ask HN: Technical skills helpful for building a startup today

#1

Post by mannymanman »

I have recently developed a keen interest in coding and technology in general. I was suggested by a friend to go through Harvard's CS50, which I did, and now have a decent understanding of some basic data structures and algorithms. Now I want to learn more skills that will help me build projects independently from start to finish, and eventually create my own startup.

Since this is YC's official forum, I figured that folks here could give me solid advice on what technologies I should learn to start a startup. I have a vague idea that knowledge about web dev (React, Javascript etc.) and cloud (AWS) is in high demand in industry, but are they the first things I should pick up? What about mobile apps? And blockchain? Where should I start? What area is the easiest to pick up and has the most resources online?

Thanks!

Re: Ask HN: Technical skills helpful for building a startup today

#3

Post by angryredblock »

If you want to be a solo/technical founder, I'd consider learning to build web apps a great first step - it's accessible, cross-platform, and flexible. There's also no shortage of resources online. On the frontend, React is commonly used and generally a safe choice. On the backend, some nodejs with heroku or docker should give you a gentle introduction (with the added advantage that you'll be learning the same language for both front and backend -- one less thing to worry about as you're starting).

Re: Ask HN: Technical skills helpful for building a startup today

#5

Post by mannymanman »

angryredblock wrote: post #3

If you want to be a solo/technical founder, I'd consider learning to build web apps a great first step - it's accessible, cross-platform, and flexible. There's also no shortage of resources online. On the frontend, React is commonly used and generally a safe choice. On the backend, some nodejs with heroku or docker should give you a gentle introduction (with the added advantage that you'll be learning the same langua…

Thanks! Do you have any suggested tutorials that are particularly easy to follow?

Re: Ask HN: Technical skills helpful for building a startup today

#8

Post by earthlingdavey »

mannymanman wrote: post #5
angryredblock wrote: post #3

If you want to be a solo/technical founder, I'd consider learning to build web apps a great first step - it's accessible, cross-platform, and flexible. There's also no shortage of resources online. On the frontend, React is commonly used and generally a safe choice. On the backend, some nodejs with heroku or docker should give you a gentle introduction (with the added advantage that you'll be learning the same langua…

Thanks! Do you have any suggested tutorials that are particularly easy to follow?

Check Wes Boss's videos on Js node and React.Some of them are free, some are paid.

Re: Ask HN: Technical skills helpful for building a startup today

#9

Post by 0x008 »

mannymanman wrote: post #6
gregjor wrote: post #4

Satire or serious? I can’t tell.

Serious. Out of curiosity, what made this seem like satire? Don't want to give off that vibe in the future for serious posts

It’s because your Post contains a lot of meme-y buzzwords. But that’s not your failure, more a testament to tech news and articles posted these days.
Post reply on HN