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Show HN: I'm 15 years old, and I released my first NPM module: Wizardry

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Re: Show HN: I'm 15 years old, and I released my first NPM module: Wizardry

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Post by loceng »

remixz wrote: post #16

Hi all! Thanks for the great feedback. I did realize the title might have been controversial, but I have a small argument for it. A few weeks ago, there was the 14 year old who posted their rad iPhone game on HN. Their post did inspire me to post my own work. I have a tiny hope that someone else who's doing something like I am will see this and post their own work. I doubt it, but you never know! :D

This is a perfect reason to have sub-communities. There's nothing inherently wrong with stating your situation, and some people will love this. Others will be grumpy and feel the title is being manipulative. If this had a specific sub-HN (category) to post it into then people could simply unsubscribe to it if they didn't like it. It would be a place for different groups to gather around and feel apart of, welcome to, and then if a post is mis-categorized then it can be properly categorized to avoid all of the negative and non-constructive commentary. Glad you followed up on here. Your reasoning I imagine is what many people figured was happening.

Re: Show HN: I'm 15 years old, and I released my first NPM module: Wizardry

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Post by remixz »

danso wrote: post #19
lclarkmichalek wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Sure it is, but it makes this submission less about the module, and more about the writer. As someone who was publishing code at a similar age to the OP, I would avoid ever mentioning my age online for that very reason.

Yes, this. I would love to read a post about why the OP developed this module and how he got inspired/mentored towards it, but when evaluating the usefulness of the module itself, the age mention kind of throws me off. The OP wants an honest critique, I have to fight against the inner urge that thinks: "eh, why even bring up this issue, the dev is only 15 years old and is just trying things out. Good for the OP"

Alrighty, here's a bit on development/inspiration.

It started a couple weeks ago with me working on some internal projects. Talking with my bosses (I intern at a company called DIY), we figured the best solution would be to use GraphicsMagick. However, looking at the libraries available, they were a bit weak for what we wanted. So, I got to work. After some toying around with concepts, I decided on the task-based system. It kept things clean, but still allowed for extensibility. My bosses really helped me out to keep it clean and make sure my code was optimal. Fast forward to now, and there's wizardry!

If you (or anyone!) has any questions, feel free to ask them.

Re: Show HN: I'm 15 years old, and I released my first NPM module: Wizardry

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Post by drpancake »

remixz wrote: post #16

Hi all! Thanks for the great feedback. I did realize the title might have been controversial, but I have a small argument for it. A few weeks ago, there was the 14 year old who posted their rad iPhone game on HN. Their post did inspire me to post my own work. I have a tiny hope that someone else who's doing something like I am will see this and post their own work. I doubt it, but you never know! :D

Ignore the obligatory haters. These kinds of posts are inspiring for younger HN readers and a collective kick up the arse for those of us burning a few more candles.

Re: Show HN: I'm 15 years old, and I released my first NPM module: Wizardry

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Post by homakov »

loceng wrote: post #22
taras_v wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I am 25. Same shit.

I'm 29, and I care, though this particular topic is not important to me - and I think this is a good reason for categories to exist.

it's again me, i meant "and i dont give a f about anybody's age"

if he would be 10 years old or 90 it WOULD be relevant. In 15 I was makin good money selling porn online, but this is the thing nobody gives a f about xD

Re: Show HN: I'm 15 years old, and I released my first NPM module: Wizardry

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Post by orangethirty »

On behalf of all the idiots that decided to rain on your parade, I would like to apologize. All of you should be ashamed. How dare you insult this young person whose only wish is to share his work with us?

In terms of the module, can't really comment much on your code. It looks clean and well written. I'll try and run it during my free time to get a good feel for it. Well done. Now go back and build something bigger.

PS. Shoot me an email (in profile). You might enjoy hanging out with the Nuuton team.

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