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olegp

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Founder at toughbyte.com, starting something new
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olegp··on FibJS: Based on V8, uses fibers instead of async
As someone who wrote something similar (https://github.com/olegp/common-node) back in the day before async/await, I have to say that I don't see much of a need for this nowadays. The only feature that's still useful that I can think of is the ability to run the same code on V8 and the JVM.
olegp··on Show HN: I hacked my son’s Duplo train to go faster using my voice
I was in the same situation and ended up writing a browser based controller for the Duplo train using the Web Bluetooth API. It works best on mobiles in portrait mode and you can find it here: https://legotrain.netlify.app/

The source is a single HTML file that also contains the JS. Just view source and modify if you're interested in taking this further. What's cool is that the protocol allows you to receive readings from the train and not just send commands. Also, it allows you to drive the train faster than you can via the official mobile app.

olegp··on Ask HN: How do you manage your companies knowledge base?
We use Nuclino: https://www.nuclino.com/
olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2022)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as Wise as our clients.

We're now looking for multiple Ruby developers to join our team of over sixty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

olegp··on Ask HN: Any successful stories of finding co-founders online?
I met my co-founder as a result of him posting a Show HN and my comment on it: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1262380

We've been working remotely together on Toughbyte, our second venture, for more than seven years now: https://www.toughbyte.com

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2022)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as Wise as our clients.

We're now looking for multiple Ruby developers to join our team of over sixty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as Wise as our clients.

We're now looking for multiple Ruby developers to join our team of over sixty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Ask HN: Are Indeed, LinkedIn the go-to places for exploring new jobs?
If you're looking for work in Europe, we should be able to help: https://www.toughbyte.com/ - just hit Apply, specify your preferences and the web app will suggest relevant positions. Have a few remote roles in the US as well.
olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as Wise as our clients.

We're now looking for multiple Ruby developers to join our team of over forty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (October 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as TransferWise as our clients.

We're now looking for multiple Ruby developers to join our team of over forty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Mayor suggests Helsinki declare itself an English-language city
It's interesting to see this story get so much attention, since the Helsinki metropolitan area includes Espoo, which actually made English an official service language recently and it's an unofficial one in the rest of the country. All online government services I ever used have English language versions.

You can definitely get by with just English here and have been for a while. In fact, when I first lived in Helsinki in 2000 you had to speak Finnish in some restaurants since the staff didn't speak English, whereas now it's the other way around.

There are however problems with English language primary education: while there are enough English language daycares, there's a shortage of (free) places in English language schools. Hopefully that's something that will be addressed soon, though.

If you're considering Finland as a place to relocate to, check out these links from our startup's blog:

https://www.toughbyte.com/blog/relocating-to-finland-as-a-de... https://www.toughbyte.com/blog/finnish-contract-developer-fa...

These links might also be interesting:

https://www.helsinkibusinesshub.fi/90-day-finn/ https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/do-business-with-finland/w...

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as TransferWise as our clients.

We're now looking for a Ruby developer to join our team of over forty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (August 2021)
SEEKING FREELANCER | Helsinki, Finland | Onsite although REMOTE may be possible depending project

We are looking for JavaScript, Java, DevOps and other freelancers to work for our clients at Toughbyte in Finland.

You can find some of the current projects or submit an open application here: https://tbyte.co/hnfreelance

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as TransferWise as our clients.

We're now looking for a Ruby developer to join our team of over forty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (July 2021)
SEEKING FREELANCER | Helsinki, Finland | Onsite although REMOTE may be possible depending project

We are looking for JavaScript, Java, DevOps and other freelancers to work for our clients at Toughbyte in Finland.

You can find some of the current projects or submit an open application here: https://tbyte.co/hnfreelance

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as TransferWise as our clients.

We're now looking for a Ruby developer to join our team of over forty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks
It's on display in Helsinki at the moment. Highly recommend checking the exhibition out if you happen to be in town: https://ateneum.fi/en/exhibitions/repin/

I personally liked the portrait of the last tsar the most: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nicolas_II_of_Russia...

It got me thinking that things could have turned out very different for Russia had his personality been different.

olegp··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (June 2021)
SEEKING FREELANCER | Helsinki, Finland | Onsite although REMOTE may be possible depending project

We are looking for JavaScript, Java, DevOps and other freelancers to work for our clients at Toughbyte in Finland.

You can find some of the current projects or submit an open application here: https://tbyte.co/hnfreelance

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as TransferWise as our clients.

We're now looking for a Ruby developer to join our team of over forty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (May 2021)
SEEKING FREELANCER | Helsinki, Finland | Onsite although REMOTE may be possible depending project

We are looking for JavaScript, Java, DevOps and other freelancers to work for our clients at Toughbyte in Finland.

You can find some of the current projects or submit an open application here: https://tbyte.co/hnfreelance

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (May 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as TransferWise as our clients.

We're now looking for a Ruby developer to join our team of over forty people. No prior work experience required. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (April 2021)
SEEKING FREELANCER | Helsinki, Finland | Onsite although REMOTE may be possible depending project

We are looking for JavaScript, Java, DevOps and other freelancers to work for our clients at Toughbyte in Finland.

You can find some of the current projects or submit an open application here: https://tbyte.co/hnfreelance

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (April 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time or paid INTERN | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as TransferWise as our clients.

We're now looking for a Ruby developer to join our team of over forty people. No prior work experience required, but we're keen to talk to more experienced folks as well. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Ask HN: What tangible benefits did you get from spending time on HN?
I met my co-founder as a result of him posting a Show HN and my comment on it: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1262380

We've been working together on Toughbyte, our second venture, for more than six years now: https://www.toughbyte.com

olegp··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (March 2021)
SEEKING FREELANCER | Helsinki, Finland | Onsite although REMOTE may be possible depending project

We are looking for JavaScript, Java, DevOps and other freelancers to work for our clients at Toughbyte in Finland.

You can find some of the current projects or make an open application here: https://tbyte.co/hnfreelance

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time or paid INTERN | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as TransferWise as our clients.

We're now looking for a Ruby developer to join our team of over thirty people. No prior work experience required, but we're keen to talk to more experienced folks as well. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

olegp··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (February 2021)
SEEKING FREELANCER | Helsinki, Finland | Onsite although REMOTE may be possible depending project

We are looking for JavaScript, Java, DevOps and other freelancers to work for our clients at Toughbyte in Finland. You can find some of the current projects or make an open application here: https://tbyte.co/hnfreelance

olegp··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2021)
Toughbyte | Full-time or paid INTERN | REMOTE | https://www.toughbyte.com

At Toughbyte, we're building a tech recruitment platform that helps developers find their ideal job. We're bootstrapped, profitable and growing with the biggest startups in Europe such as TransferWise as our clients.

We're now looking for a Ruby developer to join our team of over thirty people. No prior work experience required, but we're keen to talk to more experienced folks as well. For more info and to apply go to http://tbyte.co/hn

PS. even if you aren't into Ruby, we may have some other positions for you, so check out our site above

PPS. I met my co-founder here on HN back in the day, so we'll consider those applying as a result of this post as a matter of priority

olegp··on Ask HN: Anyone know any funny programming jokes?
This is my programming version of another joke I heard:

A guy walks into a bar and sees a group of people. One of them says a number and the rest laugh. Then the next person says a number and everyone laughs again.

"What are you doing?" he asks them.

"We're telling each other jokes, but since we keep telling the same ones, we've assigned each a number and rather than telling the whole joke all over again, we can just reference it quickly that way"

"Can I try?"

"Sure, go ahead"

"42", the guy says.

Everyone starts laughing and laughing and won't stop.

"What did I say?"

"Well you see, the joke you told us was:

A guy walks into a bar and sees a group of people. One of them says a number and the rest laugh... etc. etc."

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In the original joke the last answer was simply "We hadn't heard that one before", but I'd like to think my recursive version has more depth to it.

olegp··on Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (January 2021)
Just a heads up that your CV link returns a 404
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