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codemonkeymike

170 karma · joined February 17, 2013

Full stack developer. Find me @Mike_Zipf or mikezipf.com
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codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: Living in a hacker house – Is it worth it?
It's much like the issue for those who go to STEM Universities, dorm or off campus housing. And I would choose off campus every time, nothing worse then living in someone else filth and having to tell someone every night that they should turn down the music/tv/yelling because you need to sleep for work/class tommorow
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: What side projects are you working on?
Are you writing the compiler in assembly language or some other high level language(c,C--, Python...)
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: How much would you charge to mentor me in C++?
I am sure if you went to any big CS university in your area you could find some grad student who well versed in the requisite knowledge in being a good C++ programmer (Like Algorithm design, linear algebra, discrete math), and have them tutor you, generally the going rate is about $20-40 an hour. I would also make it a point to make sure they are proficient in what they say they are, a good set of questions or something of that sort. Find someone who enjoys reciting what they know, and will let you pick their brain.
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: How many bitcoins did you have in your mtgox wallet when it shut down?
0, Because I bought my BTC on Bitstamp and then put them in a private wallet.
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: Favorite projects for learning a new language?
Choose your own adventure games seem to be one of the things that I work on for the longest
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: How to pronounce “doge”?
The co-founder of Dogecoin is not responsible for the start or proliferation of the meme. Which comes from a joke about Vogue (the magazine)thus pronounced as such.
codemonkeymike··on It's Settled: Silicon Valley Is Dying. So What's Next?
I live in North Newark, its really not as bad as people say as long as you stay away from the west side of town. Much like most cities east of the Mississippi. Also if you take NJ transit in Newark it is exactly 20 minutes from the train station, the Path on the other hand is more like 35 min to 33rd street or 25 min to WTC.
codemonkeymike··on Facebook may lose 80% of users by 2017, say Princeton researchers
I agree, things that I used to do on Facebook, discuss topics and articles, say whats on my mind, play games, and post photos can all be done better else were. Where I see a shift in my Facebook friends list is most people have inactive accounts but are active on Twitter, Redit etc.
codemonkeymike··on Poll: What level of math is programming roughly analogous to?
Most programming languages were made by mathematicians, because of that you will see a lot of terms and concepts analogous to terms and concepts in advanced mathematics. Thus it can only help having more of a math education. Personally I think the vast majority people would be fine with Calculus 1, and Discrete Mathematics (which is a 200 level class in my uni while Calc 2 is 300 level). That's because Linear algebra and Multivariable Calculus are concepts that are only used by the smallest percentage of programmers and knowledge in such fields wont make you any more money in the job field.
codemonkeymike··on Qualcomm Insider: Apple 64-Bit Chip `Hit Us in the Gut'
The screen size part is what keeps me on an android. With fat fingers its more important to me to be able to type out long messages without having to hit the backspace every few characters, that saves me more time then any speed increase that can be brought in the near term from 64bit processors.
codemonkeymike··on ASK HN: Information Systems versus Computer Science
I feel your CS pains, I am also having trouble passing Calculus 3(Multi-variable). Math is of course useful to Computer Science, but learning math in reference to CS would be a whole lot better. Not sure if anyone knows any programs were they have Calc for CS majors or not but that would be nice. As to your question IS were I am at is a business major, and not at all like CS. No theory, little programming.
codemonkeymike··on BTC correction happening?
If I had a Bitcoin for every prediction that Bitcoins were going to have a correction, I would have more Bitcoins then what exists.
codemonkeymike··on The Only Sure Thing In Computer Science
The one thing that micro and macro taught me was that I didn't want to be a Business major.
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: When will you sell your Bitcoin?
I sell them all the time, then buy them back when they tick lower. There is no point in leaving your bitcoins dormant in a wallet when you can buy and sell in your spare time. I have made about $1000 on top of my $1000 initial investment a few months ago.
codemonkeymike··on Show HN: transcode.io
I don't know about you guys, but the text is almost impossible to read. I am on a Windows 7 system 1600x900
codemonkeymike··on Cheaper to rent in Barcelona and commute to London
I have a three bedroom place (wich I share with two others) in New Jersey for $1600 and its only a $6 35 min commute to New York. Not bad if you ask me
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: My father is so obese he'll likely die from a heart attack this year
When you are younger you have more power over your parents. Like when I was in my early teens, I was able to guilt my mother out of smoking and drinking. If it was today (Now I am 21 and moved out of my house) I believe I would be much less successful. My thoughts, make your father feel like you need him for support.
codemonkeymike··on Poll: How many Bitcoins do you own?
Yeh like trading on the OTCbb
codemonkeymike··on Poll: How many Bitcoins do you own?
I personally own 11.2BTC, Bought in at about $140 with $1000 and after a few crafty trades was able to make my money back and more. Its like a game, BTC go up and down for no predictable reason so you just have to buy low and sell high instinctively, and sometimes your wrong... instinctively
codemonkeymike··on Fish oils don't slow mental decline
It's called confirmation bias

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias

codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: What is the best laptop for developer for less than 1100 USD?
I would like to second this opinion. I have a T430, bought it a year ago, and has never done me wrong. With extended battery which is only about $70 more it lasts 7-8 hours, the screen in good enough for anyone who isn't working for pixar, and all the function keys work on linux.
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: If you were CTO of a new start-up, what would your stack be?
No one like a non answer even though it is the right answer. That being said it is true that many will waste countless hours when a CMS is perfectly viable and could significantly reduce headache.
codemonkeymike··on David Byrne: If the 1% stifles New York's creative talent, I'm out of here
Well you could always move to New Jersey, Not much better but for me I have no plans to move away from the east cost.
codemonkeymike··on How Carnegie Mellon Created a More Inclusive Hackathon
I believe that it is getting flagged because the term "More Inclusive" is not liked by those hackathon goers who see no problem with the status quo, and may engage in rhetoric like "well if they wanted to come they are welcomed to"
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: I live near a nuclear reactor. How do I stay safe?
Are you trying to advertise safecast? When was the last time you heard of a reactor issue in your life, aside from the one being built on the "Ring of Fire".
codemonkeymike··on To my daughter's high school programming teacher
You probably didn't go to public school(/end ad hominem). The teacher are so dense that you need rules like that so the parents have something to point to when their kids come home and tell them they are being harassed.
codemonkeymike··on Sony Unveils ‘PlayStation Vita TV,’ a Tiny, Sub-$100 Game Console
If you buy a TV with an on-board computer, your going to have to replace it like a laptop computer.
codemonkeymike··on What Linux Distro is the best for a developer on a laptop?
When it comes to compatibility you should think of a debian kernel based distro. Ubuntu, Mint(What I am currently using), or Debian(Stable, Testing, Unstable etc etc). If its your first time using Linux I would stick with something that is familiar to a Windows user, Mint.
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: Angular, Ember, Node- Where should a noob Rails dev begin?
Start with Yeoman with the Angular.js generator. Extremely robust and fun to use.
codemonkeymike··on Ask HN: Developer laptop under $1500?
Ive been really happy with my T430, works great with linux, every function button mapped to a command in Mint. My laptop has 3rd gen i7 and 4gb ram and a 256gb ssd(upgraded myself to save money) and runs everything I need as a developer. The only issue I have is its not 16x10
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