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robgering commented on Here be four bits of dragons: the Mattel D&D Computer Game and the TMS1100   oldvcr.blogspot.com/2023/... · Posted by u/zdw
robgering · 3 years ago
I played the Intellivision D&D game (briefly mentioned in the article) when I was about six years old. Scared the bejeezus out of me. I’ve never forgotten the creepy synth “music”. Somehow the Dracula game, which was ostensibly scarier, didn’t bother me at all, but the D&D synths left me shook.
robgering commented on Ask HN: Has anyone made any serious money selling Android apps?    · Posted by u/ghoomketu
robgering · 3 years ago
This isn't exactly what you're asking, but consultancies that produce mobile apps on behalf of clients can see significant revenue. This is particularly true for apps that require user-to-user interaction or other functionality requiring a decent amount of backend code.

Unlike websites, which are largely commoditized by big players, custom apps still fetch large sums. The pros in this space charge project-based (or at least per diem) rates, so you'll need to be good at estimating your work.

robgering commented on Roadmap to becoming a web developer in 2019   github.com/kamranahmedse/... · Posted by u/nkjoep
robgering · 7 years ago
These roadmaps are always hilarious to me. The real roadmap to becoming a web developer is "write code and convince someone to pay you." I suppose you could even leave the paying part off, if you are contributing to open source or writing code for yourself.

Of course, you should do a great job, dedicate regular time to learning, and explore things that interest you. These maxims are probably true for success in many other careers.

I suppose that charts like this could be useful to find new things to learn? But you certainly don't need to know all of this to get a job. Trying to tick every box on a learning list like this amounts to procrastinating the real tasks of finding work and writing code.

robgering commented on Retirement and Realignment   charlespetzold.com/blog/2... · Posted by u/MikusR
clarkevans · 7 years ago
I love Charle's book, Code. Thank you for writing it.

http://www.charlespetzold.com/books/#code

robgering · 7 years ago
Code is just phenomenal.

For those who haven't read it, the book is essentially about how computers work, from first principles up to integrated circuits and high-level programming languages. What makes the book special is the excellent writing: it has an engaging, conversational style, and is accessible to a non-technical audience.

If he's taking more time for himself (and hopefully, to write more books, as indicated in the post), that's awesome.

robgering commented on Ask HN: Is there a new habit you cultivated recently that is really paying off?    · Posted by u/superasn
robgering · 7 years ago
Getting up earlier and going for a run. I have so much more energy throughout the day now, and I'm actually tired when it's time to go to bed. It's also a lot less hot outside than mid-day or evenings.
robgering commented on Ask HN: What are you working on and why is it cool?    · Posted by u/anacleto
kalkaDev · 7 years ago
Im making an aggregate site for youtube mixes - house, lofi, ect.

https://ytradio.xyz/

It started with only live streams (24/7 youtube music channels)

I enjoy lofi youtube mixes when coding, and theres a lot of them.

Currently im adding functionality for users to curate the mixes

I think its cool bc its kind of like a shared youtube playlist for a particular niche, with nice ui, and soon with curation

robgering · 7 years ago
Hey this is really cool! I've specifically been looking for something like this. Thanks for making it!

u/robgering

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