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Kenji Crosland
I've just programmed a prototype of a web app that I hope will be successful, but it may not. I am a novice programmer with 7 months of self-taught experience and a voracious appetite for learning new things. I love making my ideas real and was thinking about joining a startup to learn more about the business if my first web application fails. I feel like my level of knowledge in web development has reached a plateau that could only be surmounted by working with experienced individuals. Ideas?
TroyW:
Kenji--what you're talking about is user experience design, which is my area of expertise. Red-hot field, going to really take off in an app ...MoreKenji--what you're talking about is user experience design, which is my area of expertise. Red-hot field, going to really take off in an app world. I strongly recommend you read About Face 3.0 (Cooper) and Designing in the Digital Age (Goodwin), in that order. That should give you an idea of the scope and the unique capabilities of UX. In a nutshell: it's not about what something can do, or even what it does, but whether what it does matters to people. Finding that out is surprisingly tricky and yet incredibly valuable.
Any startup will hire a sales guy, but you probably won't have time to do anything else...and I feel that's not really where your heart is at anyway. Try looking for very embryonic startups that are working on defining their products...use your Rails as your fast-prototyping thing and leverage what you've learned about UX. Most startup guys are engineers who have come up with a cool functionality. Shaping it into a real product is usually not their forte.
111 weeks ago
Any startup will hire a sales guy, but you probably won't have time to do anything else...and I feel that's not really where your heart is at anyway. Try looking for very embryonic startups that are working on defining their products...use your Rails as your fast-prototyping thing and leverage what you've learned about UX. Most startup guys are engineers who have come up with a cool functionality. Shaping it into a real product is usually not their forte.
111 weeks ago
Kenji Crosland:
Thanks, Troy. This is a great help. I'm going to order those books right now.
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111 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
So I check out Seth Godin's new book Linchpin and have read the intro and first five or so pages or the first chapter. As an "economist" I love how he describes the interchangable-worker paradigm of our society. And i can tell I'm going to really enjoy the book. The only problem is that it makes me want to do what the book is preaching so much that I stop reading and go do stuff do make myself indispensable. But I guess that the point right?
112 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Economics and Finance and Untemplater1 more
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Ed Barrientos:
Cameron, I did the same thing with Seth's book Purple Cow. There was so much to think about on each page, that it took me a long time to read ...MoreCameron, I did the same thing with Seth's book Purple Cow. There was so much to think about on each page, that it took me a long time to read what is a very thin book. I would read a few pages and then go off brainstorming about some point he makes...have not yet read Linchpin...will have to buy it.
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111 weeks ago
Marie Williams:
Ha, I didn't see this thread before I posted I was reading Linchpin. I agree, it is a great, inspiring read. I really want to put it into practice.
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Dale Beermann
Is anyone using Basecamp for project management? I'm evaluating it right now and find it really frustrating. I shift milestones and all of the todos are still under the old dates. It's nearly impossible to effectively change a project plan from what I can tell.
Does anyone have other suggestions? Pivotal Tracker looks interesting, and it's free. I need something that can do project management and time tracking for consulting gigs.
115 weeks ago from Freelancing and Tech Gurus
Carmille recommended this
Dale Beermann:
This was all super useful, thanks everyone. I've started looking at a few of these, but I'm starting to settle on Pivotal Tracker. I found out ...MoreThis was all super useful, thanks everyone. I've started looking at a few of these, but I'm starting to settle on Pivotal Tracker. I found out that they have a time tracking feature, you just have to ask to have it enabled. It's also free, and based on agile development, which for me is perfect.
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Ben Weller:
I've used Basecamp, and I found it to be OK. I like the connectivity with FreshBooks... Despite that, I've been with using 5pm (MoreI've used Basecamp, and I found it to be OK. I like the connectivity with FreshBooks... Despite that, I've been with using 5pm (http://www.5pmweb.com/) for months now, and find it quite easy to use. My clients seem to find it valuable as well for collaboration and issue / progress tracking.
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Ty Unglebower
How many blogs do you truly follow? I mean truly. http://bit.ly/cK9ELy
Melissa Breau:
Ty, I follow 24 blogs; I read every single post on 2 of those, and whichever posts interest me on the rest.
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Jonathan van de Veen:
I read almost everything that is published on 15 blogs at the moment. About half of them posts something at least twice a week. Some post daily ...MoreI read almost everything that is published on 15 blogs at the moment. About half of them posts something at least twice a week. Some post daily and others post infrequently.
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Daniel Goyeneche
Thoughts on last night's episode? It was probably the best episode so far (maybe 2nd best). Ben is by far the best character...although we saw a softer side of him - will evil/cunning Ben return?
115 weeks ago from LOST Fans
Eric King:
I too am enjoying the good-vs-evil internal conflicts as they are developing. Except for Hugo, of course. He's pure goodness.
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Jennifer Koren:
I'm thinking that Ben was saved as a child by being drowned in the pool at the temple like Sayid and Claire most likely were, however unlike Sayid ...MoreI'm thinking that Ben was saved as a child by being drowned in the pool at the temple like Sayid and Claire most likely were, however unlike Sayid and Claire, he 'passed the test' and turned into a follower of Jacob like the 'others'. Maybe along the journey of following Jacob he got bitter and started to doubt...or something...puzzling indeed..
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Angie Roach
Yes, I know that I need to move my blog from Blogger. I'm working on it - but in the meantime...my template is having issues when being viewed in Explorer...looks great in EVERY OTHER provider...argh...anyone know anyone to help? www.theroachkid.blogspot.com
paulmacp:
@Angie, I guess the real take-away from this thread is... always take a backup before you edit :-)
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Lindsey Donner:
Glad to hear you fixed it, Angie. Good advice from Paul! And I agree about Blogger. It's not too difficult to migrate your blog, whether to your ...MoreGlad to hear you fixed it, Angie. Good advice from Paul! And I agree about Blogger. It's not too difficult to migrate your blog, whether to your own server or another service, if you're using Blogger. You can ask me or others on this site for help when the time comes!
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Ed Barrientos
Does anyone have a linguistic pet peeve? Mine is the use of "irregardless" I hear this non-stop in the business community...This is not real word! http://su.pr/2pfjBF
Ryan Healy, Ryan Paugh and Renee recommended this
Jay Hepner:
Kate, There's got to be a word that means changing word choice midphrase.
If not, we should make one up. How 'bout "stiction," a combination of ...MoreKate, There's got to be a word that means changing word choice midphrase.
If not, we should make one up. How 'bout "stiction," a combination of stammering and diction?
116 weeks ago
If not, we should make one up. How 'bout "stiction," a combination of ...MoreKate, There's got to be a word that means changing word choice midphrase.
If not, we should make one up. How 'bout "stiction," a combination of stammering and diction?
116 weeks ago
kate:
Jay, great plan! though, you get credit when it shows up on this list :) if only 'might-could' were a mid-phrase change!
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Timothy Johnson III
Is there a way to selectively pick and choose the which blog posts you want to send to Brazeen Careerist? Or are all the posts indexed and show up on your fan feed?
118 weeks ago from Jersey Pride!, Personal Branding, Personal Development and Generation Y Marketers2 more
Karolyn Chowning recommended this
Eric King:
Good tip Zach. Ryan, for Blogger or BlogSpot blogs, the feed-per-label can be generated by a url like:
MoreGood tip Zach. Ryan, for Blogger or BlogSpot blogs, the feed-per-label can be generated by a url like:
http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default/-/Label
Replace the "Label" portion at the end of the url with the blog post category. Note: the "Label" tag is case-sensitive.
117 weeks ago
MoreGood tip Zach. Ryan, for Blogger or BlogSpot blogs, the feed-per-label can be generated by a url like:
http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default/-/Label
Replace the "Label" portion at the end of the url with the blog post category. Note: the "Label" tag is case-sensitive.
117 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
Thanks Eric, I could never figure that out. I'm a WordPress user myself, but this is good to know because community members ask me that a lot.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Ben Donahower
looks like a lot of federal employees... any state or local folks?
Tyler Durbin
I'm thinking for 2010 I want to cancel my cable to help me meet some of my 2010 Goals (i.e. Save more money, read more books, get involved in more philanthropy). I'm having a hard time convincing myself (i'm an avid sports fan, can't live without MadMen and Million Dollar Listing) and keep CNN on all the time.
Any one going without their cable? Any help?
128 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals
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I love my antenna and it's amazing what you can still find to watch. The programming on the main channels that you'll get is pretty good. I ...MoreI love my antenna and it's amazing what you can still find to watch. The programming on the main channels that you'll get is pretty good. I recommend my girlfriend's approach to finding the right antenna. She went to the store and bought 4-5 antennas, tried them all out at her place and returned all but the best the next day. I've convinced 2 people to change this year and they both said the same thing - they're just so mad they paid for cable so long.
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Ryan Paugh:
I've thought about this for awhile as well. I'm a sports lover and a I have acquired a few prime-time guilty pleasures. I'm starting to convince ...MoreI've thought about this for awhile as well. I'm a sports lover and a I have acquired a few prime-time guilty pleasures. I'm starting to convince myself that it's possible to live without given some of the discussion. Now I just have to convince my girlfriend that it could work too!
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