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Re: Ask HN: What do you want to learn in 2017?

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I want to learn compiler development. My goal is to get enough of an understanding to be able to work on other people's compilers, such as SBCL. I'd like to: -Build a lisp that targets LLVM IR -Build an HDL out of lisp that can be compiled into a simulation, as well as be compiled to a netlist for synthesis. -Build a testbench toolkit out of that same lisp.

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I'm finishing up the CFA (hopefully), and when I'm done I want to expirement with learning how to teach motivated learners better. I've come to the conclusion that most resources aren't that good for quick learning. It may simply be human (my) limitations, but I suspect that there are better, unexplored ways. I also think they may not be monotizable, but that is ok. I just want to finish the cfa in June and in my free time, learn all about teaching and learning.

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User Acquisition. Preferably for B2C apps [1] and how to partner with influencers. I'm comfortable building web + mobile apps, but when it comes to distribution/marketing, I lack the experience. But it's something that I'm trying to actively learn through experimentation.

[1] https://bard.co/

Re: Ask HN: What do you want to learn in 2017?

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Sounds like exposure vs actually learning something deeply. However, both activities are very valuable. Without looking at many things, how else can we know what is worth spending time to learn or do well? I currently feel that alternating between the two is good for a while. Perhaps later in life I will know enough to confidently work on one thing for many years :) I've also found the tree trunk of knowledge model t…

Yes. I sound a bit more negative than I really am. I think both kinds of learnings (deep and broad) are useful, you just need to make sure you adjust your brain and technique of actually assimilating things to the type of learning you are doing. I've learned quite a few languages/libraries/frameworks/methodologies this past year and while I don't feel like I'm an expert (or even reasonably well versed) in either of t…

No worries, your post didn't come off as negative. I just took it as an opportunity to ramble for a bit. Hope your 2017 goes well!

Re: Ask HN: What do you want to learn in 2017?

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Personality Devpt: Conversational confidence (I get anxious when I'm talking to strangers). I got better this year, but long ways to go yet.

Career devpt: Sales

Mob. Platform: Swift/ObjC. In 2016, it was Android

Web Framework: React/Native. Last year, it was Angular

Langs: Golang/Rust, Haskell/Erlang/Elixir

Personal: Long form writing. I already write short stories at stories.shrikrishnaholla.in . Want to write something more ambitious

Re: Ask HN: What do you want to learn in 2017?

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Growth hacking. I'd like to learn how to sell a SaaS product[1] to businesses. I'd also like to explore content strategy and marketing. As a software developer joining a new 2-person startup, this is uncharted territory for me. Looking forward to the experience. [1] https://www.metriculator.com

Looks neat. It's also worth you looking at CES (Customer Experience Score). CES feeds into NPS... eg NPS is a result of lots of CES's, so to improve NPS you actually need to look at the core issue(s) that may be impacting it. You might be able to build CES into your offering as well.

Re: Ask HN: What do you want to learn in 2017?

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Sales. I have a computer science degree and learned software development isn't for me so I'm switching to sales this year. I'm looking forward to having both the technical skills and sales skills under my belt.

I've been in sales 15 years now. Check out these resources and they will give you a GREAT foundation:

Read the challenger sale: https://www.amazon.com/Challenger-Sale-Control-Customer-Conv...

and read SPIN selling: https://www.amazon.com/SPIN-Selling-Neil-Rackham/dp/00705111...

Listen to the advanced selling podcast: https://advancedsellingpodcast.com/

Cheers

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