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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 remixz »

chill1 wrote: post #6

"Wizardry is a task-based library for GraphicsMagick / ImageMagick that focuses on simplicity and getting one thing done right: processing images." Why I like these words: It's not enough to be able to write code, or even to package up a module for a framework. Knowing that you can't do everything, and that you should not try to do everything, with a single module, is a promising sign in and of itself. Having a clear…

Thank you! This is something my bosses really helped me out with. I've been pretty lucky to have them mentor me. :)

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

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Post by kmfrk »

The font-weight on your link is very close to being too small to be legible - in Opera on Windows - hello to edge case asshats like me!)

And my vision is pretty decent.

I know you're probably using a default or something, but it's really bothersome to someone like me to read it.

Great job on the project itself, though.

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

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Post by thejosh »

lewisflude wrote: post #13

Here we go with another one of these "I'm (under 18) and I did x" posts and an equal amount of people complaining why that isn't relevant. But yeah, this is a really cool little module, congrats.

You see the same thing everywhere in regards to tech. I am X years old, please show me validation that I am doing good.

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

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Post by remixz »

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

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

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Post by Dove »

lclarkmichalek wrote: post #8
tylermac1 wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think that it's a great achievement for someone his/her age to do. I wish I could've had the determination and knowledge required to write and publish a module at that age.

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.

I agree, it's good to get in the habit of letting your accomplishments speak for themselves. Your work is stronger for it, and you don't feel like you've lost anything when you grow up and your age is no longer special.

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

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Post by danso »

lclarkmichalek wrote: post #8
tylermac1 wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think that it's a great achievement for someone his/her age to do. I wish I could've had the determination and knowledge required to write and publish a module at that age.

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"
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