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Re: Ask HN: Not a design or code ninja - how do I pursue a great idea?

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Post by timmm » Tue, May 03, 2011, 12:59 AM UTC

"My idea has cash flow built in. My idea provides value even with a very small user base, but is highly scalable. My idea is social by nature, and can piggyback buzz on social capital from FB and Twitter networks. My idea appeals to one of the biggest web demographics, is fun and clever and has an intrinsic sense of irony. My idea is really useful,"

If you knew these things to be true then you would certainly have no problem overcoming the relatively low hurtle of beginning to code up an mvp from scratch by yourself.

Re: Ask HN: Not a design or code ninja - how do I pursue a great idea?

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Post by beatpanda » Tue, May 03, 2011, 9:47 AM UTC

idheitmann wrote: post #9

Jcasc wrote: post #5

Learn ROR or Django and make some traction. If you ever want to manage start ups you should have an idea of what's under the hood.

Without turning this into another Python vs Ruby post, let me ask this: How should someone choose between the two when the priorities are time and quality of the learning resources online? Rails has RailsforZombies and the Poignant guide. Does Django compete? Which would be more valuable on a resume?

Rails has better tutorials, Django has a more complete and up-to-date manual. I tried both and had a much easier time picking up Django because it was easier to see exactly what it was doing. YMMV.

Re: Ask HN: Not a design or code ninja - how do I pursue a great idea?

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Post by Jcasc » Tue, May 03, 2011, 6:47 PM UTC

idheitmann wrote: post #9

Jcasc wrote: post #5

Learn ROR or Django and make some traction. If you ever want to manage start ups you should have an idea of what's under the hood.

Without turning this into another Python vs Ruby post, let me ask this: How should someone choose between the two when the priorities are time and quality of the learning resources online? Rails has RailsforZombies and the Poignant guide. Does Django compete? Which would be more valuable on a resume?

I also tried both, I was recently promoted into a position where I'm surrounded by developers. They all say both work, but they also all say go Django.

I like Django documentation, I'm a rookie and I'm making progress. Progress is encouraging.

Start with Zed's LearnPythonTheHardWay... then move onto Django.

Rails will get you there, too. My support group is familiar with Django, which is generally the biggest deciding factor.

Soo, I'm going Django and not looking back.