Why does it default to SF? This is really irksome :(
Sorry about that. Saving the search state is on my to do list right now.
I Built a Social Network for Food and Here’s How I Did it
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#52Since you are into making random websites I have one. SkinProblem.com Let users upload pictures of there insect bites, infections,... Make them categorize their problem by race/skin color, location, time of the picture since the bite, Source expert opinion on cause of problem List treatment options
Something like https://www.dermio.com/ ?
Wow that is pretty cool.
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#53I like the idea...but I wish the site did more. What features are you adding next?
I'm going to add more advanced filters so you can sort by things like price, category, etc. I'm also going to make a mobile optimized front end so it will be easier to use on fly. Some other thoughts I've had are adding the ability to make custom lists (i.e. My Fav Taco Joints) and promoting people who are active on the site.
+1 for the lists. Looking forward to it.
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#54Earlier quoted context omitted.
That's the next thing I get to explore and I'll definitely be asking for plenty of advice. One thing I plan to do is go out and talk to people who love exploring new restaurants. Bloggers, critics, chefs and just people who generally love food. I'm also thinking about different features that could help provide value while the site is still small, such as custom lists. But mostly, I expect it will be a lot of trial an…
Come out to https://next-step-growth.eventbrite.com Literally the best place to chat with people about this topic.
Awesome! Thanks for the tip!
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#55A cute site. What it lacks in functionality it makes up for by being made by a woman. Pro-beginner-tip: Don't make social networks.
Her accomplishments stand on their own.
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#56@jenniferDewalt, can you describe your typical day of working on this project? For example, there are many threads about not being able to find time to get side projects off the ground, how did you do it? what did you have to give up to get it done? example of daily schedule? Thanks!
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#57What I really like about this approach is that people don't review a location, like they do on sites like Yelp, and instead "endorse" places they really like.
What this effectively means is that while browsing, I no longer need to mentally balance the positives with the negatives of a place. Instead, I can quickly see which places have received more endorsements, which in my mind, loosely forms a hierarchy of best to worst.
Plus, I don't care what Cindy from the Mission says about a spot. If my buddies all like it, good enough for me to at least check it out.
Side note: If possible, I think a ratio of endorsements to check-ins would be hugely awesome.
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#58@jenniferDewalt, can you describe your typical day of working on this project? For example, there are many threads about not being able to find time to get side projects off the ground, how did you do it? what did you have to give up to get it done? example of daily schedule? Thanks!
When I first decided I was going to learn to code, I saved some money and organized my life so that I could quit my job and tackle the challenge full time. I knew being fully immersed in learning would help me get through the rough patches and discouragement.
I spent about 8 hours a day, every day working on YumHacker, with the occasional day off or half day around the holidays. Things were kind of slow going at first because I was still doing a lot of learning and I wanted to get a better understanding of what I was doing. After I got the hang of things, the pace picked up and I started producing much faster.
The crazy schedule I've been keeping this past year has definitely cut into my social life. Weekends are my favorite days to work because the office is quiet and I get my best work done then. My friends have gotten used to me carrying a monitor around on trips.
The thing that works for me is to make a habit and do whatever it takes to stick to it. I bit the bullet and got a desk in a co-working space which means I eat more ramen noodles but allows me stay super focused and productive. I tend to stay up really late working but then I let myself sleep in so I can come back fully charged the next day. Finding a personal groove is crucial.
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#59What I really like about this approach is that people don't review a location, like they do on sites like Yelp, and instead "endorse" places they really like. What this effectively means is that while browsing, I no longer need to mentally balance the positives with the negatives of a place. Instead, I can quickly see which places have received more endorsements, which in my mind, loosely forms a hierarchy of best to…
That's a great thought on endorsements vs. check-ins. I'll have to think about including more metrics.
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#60It seems that you learned backbone along the way but if you did make an educated decision btw that and angular I'd love to know why you picked backbone over Angular. Awesome job thanks for all the great responses below too cool to read
A lot of my friends use Backbone and I poked around at it during the 180 Websites project. Despite the somewhat high learning curve for me in the beginning, Backbone felt like a natural extension of how I was already thinking about JS and frontend dev. I haven't really worked with Angular but I'd like to play around with it (and Ember) at some point.
Awesome thanks for the feedback and shared it cleverly on my fb via two sisters.last_name("yum") :)