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Show HN: I learned Rails and Objective-C in a year to build this

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Re: Show HN: I learned Rails and Objective-C in a year to build this

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Post by doodilin »

mcintyre1994 wrote: post #19

Congrats! :) I'm not sure how you're implementing responsiveness (it works fantastically btw) but if it's feasible it could be nice to de-emphasise the iOS app a bit on other mobile devices. I can see the site is basically the same as desktop but with the big iOS banner it felt a lot like a limited content mobile site. That said the iOS app looks really nice - design reminds me a bit of airbnb which is definitely a g…

Thanks, mcintyre1994! We're using Susy and Compass for responsive CSS. We have plans for an Android version, as soon as jpn learns Java. :)

Great feedback on our home page -- you're right about the iOS emphasis, and limited content feel. We're currently refreshing our home page, and will be sure to work these issues out. Thanks!!

Re: Show HN: I learned Rails and Objective-C in a year to build this

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Post by redrory »

Congrats.. so how much fail to actually deliver. The app looks beautiful.

Question - in terms of the iOS web, what's the Ruby vs Objective-C breakdown?

Are you using the same Rails back-end from the web app with the iOS app. Would love to speak with you, shoot me an email - username @ gmail.com

Re: Show HN: I learned Rails and Objective-C in a year to build this

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Post by jpn »

redrory wrote: post #23

Congrats.. so how much fail to actually deliver. The app looks beautiful. Question - in terms of the iOS web, what's the Ruby vs Objective-C breakdown? Are you using the same Rails back-end from the web app with the iOS app. Would love to speak with you, shoot me an email - username @ gmail.com

We're pretty happy with the end product. All of the features that we wanted are there.

Breakdown is probably 75% Ruby 25% Objective-C. Yes, same back end as the web app, which I think is key. The iOS app is essentially a glorified browser. So everything is pretty DRY and easy to maintain.

Re: Show HN: I learned Rails and Objective-C in a year to build this

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Post by mostlybadfly »

Wow, this is great, good job!

I am currently teaching myself while working full time in a non tech related career. May I ask how old you are? This is very encouraging. I'm currently Hartl's tutorial and CodeSchool, so hopefully I'm on the right track.

Re: Show HN: I learned Rails and Objective-C in a year to build this

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Post by jpn »

mostlybadfly wrote: post #25

Wow, this is great, good job! I am currently teaching myself while working full time in a non tech related career. May I ask how old you are? This is very encouraging. I'm currently Hartl's tutorial and CodeSchool, so hopefully I'm on the right track.

I'm 35.

Re: Show HN: I learned Rails and Objective-C in a year to build this

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Post by mostlybadfly »

jpn wrote: post #26
mostlybadfly wrote: post #25

Wow, this is great, good job! I am currently teaching myself while working full time in a non tech related career. May I ask how old you are? This is very encouraging. I'm currently Hartl's tutorial and CodeSchool, so hopefully I'm on the right track.

I'm 35.

good to know, a bit of the insecurity I've had comes from seeing people who have been doing some of things since what seems like forever. Good to know there is still hope!
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