daledavies

Joined 16 years ago

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282
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145
Member since
Aug 28
UK based open source software developer.
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Comment · 3 months ago
I think we have to try these things at least once. My own attempt to write a javascript framework ended with me realising that I needed to put more effort into planning and research, which was a valuable lesson for me.
Comment · 3 months ago
Yes, whoever can shrink this down to the size of something that would fit in your pocket would make a killing. Imagine not only being able to make phone calls, but use productivity software and even browse the internet.
Comment · 3 months ago
Force yourself to use git with the command line for as long as it takes to not confuse you with day to day operations. Then choose whatever interface you want to make your life easier.
Comment · 4 months ago
That's crazy! Imagine what The The and The Who would sound like? Not The The and The Who, but the The The and the The Who your comment alludes to. Or would the original ones be called The The The and The The Who?
Comment · 5 months ago
Eek I bet there are a few people at Instructure who won't be getting much sleep tonight!
Comment · 10 months ago
Playing with AMOS basic on the Amiga in the mid 90s, then later with pascal in college. Eventually came back to it with web development as a career.
Comment · 10 months ago
Yeah it is for me
Comment · 1 year ago
Software developer of 17 years without any form of IT degree, I do have a degree though.
Comment · 1 year ago
This is the digital divide, where students from more wealthy backgrounds can afford access to better LLM subscriptions, and are able to achieve more "academically".
Comment · 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed reading

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