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AskHugo··on We reduced our React Native app size by 60% with a few simple fixes
I wrote about how Mutual reduced the size of our app by 60% with a few simple objective steps. I tried to detail our reasoning and approach for each step of the case. Hope it can be of help or at least an interesting read. If anyone wants me to go into more detail into each of the steps let me know.
AskHugo··on Chromium proposal for browser-level infinite scrolling lists: Lazy Block Layout
Instead of implementing the whole of jQuery core, they could just add some of the features. It seems like that's already being done though (e.g. Element.querySelector()).
AskHugo··on The Minecraft Creator Markus Persson Faces Life After Fame
I'm 19. I started when I was 14 by hosting and modifying a private server (in Java) for a popular mmorpg.
AskHugo··on Linux Mint Debian 201303 released
I have been using desktop Linux for a while.

I use it for everything from development to web browsing and even gaming (I don't dual boot). Off the top of my head I can't think of any Windows software that I would use which does not have an equivalent or better FLOSS alternative.

My main tools are:

* Chromium: Google Docs and Gmail

* Sublime Text 2

* The terminal (URxvt, zsh): Vim, Mplayer

* Transmission

I've tried getting back into Windows but it felt like it was missing something.

AskHugo··on On being a girl in computer science - a confession
She was encouraged to be anything she wanted, not only a "Woman in CS".

It seems like there is more interest in "leveling the playing field" and "balancing the gender ratio" for its own sake than in helping anyone of any gender pursue the career they want.

AskHugo··on The Rise Of The Artist
I'd say a better question would be: Anyone can learn to code or draw, but can anyone really learn to code or draw well?
AskHugo··on What Thomas Edison expected job candidates to know
I love researching things. I spend way too much time on Wikipedia and watching documentaries. That doesn't mean I remember small details about everything.

For example: I remembered reading about the topics relating to some of the test questions, but was unable to answer most of them.

Remembering a bunch of relatively useless facts does not make you a capable professional.

AskHugo··on Your Kindle got stolen? Don't count on Amazon's help
>the thief here in Brazil that broke his leg after his victim roof gave away, sued the owner of the house, and won.

Source?

AskHugo··on Meet the Man with a Cheap and Easy Plan to Stop Global Warming
The most logical thing would be to work your way down this list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_carbon_dio...
AskHugo··on An easy to follow design course for programmers
I can't seem to be able to change my password. Is that not implemented yet or am I not looking in the right place?

Great idea by the way. Looking forwards to the lessons.

AskHugo··on Super Mario in HTML5
Nice work. I found a couple of bugs:

- Straight after you jump on enemies you're able to pass through some blocks

- You are not able to jump on top of shells and stop them from moving

- You could improve jumping

AskHugo··on Suckless Philosophy and Manifesto
I think you're confusing Window Managers (WMs) with Desktop Environments (DEs)
AskHugo··on I don't want to download your app
Tapatalk is still completely opt-in though. Those forums have to include Tapatalk software within their own.
AskHugo··on I created this small app for you, if you like to write
I don't know if I'm just imagining it, but typing feels a little laggy.

Could it be because it's saving to local storage after every keyup?

I made it save every 2 seconds with setInterval() and it feels a little smoother.

AskHugo··on Stop Conflating Violence and Mental Illness
Did anyone also notice that the mentally ill girl depicted drawing on the wall seems to be a Java programmer? She wrote things like "Math.pow(x, y)" and "function place row".

Here's the image upside down: http://i.imgur.com/d095a.jpg

AskHugo··on Google Santa Tracker
That's pretty awesome. There are games and everything. I wonder if this was built by google employees with their "20 percent time".
AskHugo··on Ask HN: What do you wish you knew about UI/UX design?
Typography. I'm still not sure which types of fonts to use for different situations (titles, paragraphs, attention-grabbing).
AskHugo··on Developers: We are no longer Apple’s target market
You might want to take a look at http://elementaryos.org/ . It's an upcoming GNU/Linux distribution that has a really "pretty face".
AskHugo··on Master's dissertation on Lolcats
While I think that the rise of internet subculture is very interesting from a sociological point of view, I doubt the phenomena is researched enough to warrant a study as narrow and specific as this.
AskHugo··on I Can Be Just As Capable. Let Me.
The way many women in tech are treated is not acceptable, and I think that the situation is gradually getting better. That said, there is no reason why we shouldn't suggest that those who get pushed around should stand up for themselves in the time being, who knows, maybe it will speed up the process.
AskHugo··on Show HN: (my first webapp) An HTML5 platform game stage design community
Played through the tutorial, it's pretty good save for the moon gravity jumping.