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tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: Can someone without a degree expect to get a job in tech today? (EU)
The short answer is: yes! You can expect to get a job in tech today without having a degree, but it will take some work on your part. Here's what you need to do:

1. Find an internship that will give you the skills employers are looking for in tech workers today. This means learning about coding languages like Python and C++, as well as working with the latest tools like Docker and Kubernetes. These tools are all important for getting hired by a company that values flexibility and speed of development.

2. Make sure you have experience using these tools through an internship or freelance work before applying for a full-time position at any company hiring these days. Otherwise they won't consider hiring you because it doesn't seem like their investment would be worth it—they want to make sure they're not wasting time training someone who doesn't know what they're doing!

3. Finally, if possible, try to get some experience with mobile app development using Swift or Objective-C (both of which are common among companies that hire entry-level developers).

Also Read: https://enou.co/blog/how-to-become-a-ux-designer-with-no-exp...

tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: Where did you learn to design UIs?
I actually learned about UI and UX design from a few different sources. The first was when I took a class in college that focused on user experience, and the second was when I started working for a company that had a lot of designers who were really good at what they did.

One of the best things about learning from people is that they can share their experiences with you—and this is especially true when it comes to learning design skills. If you ask them questions (like "What do you look for when designing?"), they'll have plenty of advice for you.

It also helps if you can find people who are willing to mentor/teach you in your learning process as well—someone who has been doing this for awhile and has learned everything they know on their own will probably be better equipped than someone who just learned it all through school or an online course.

I hope this helps!

tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: What is your recommended UI UX Design tools?
The top tools I would recommend for UI/UX design are Axure, Sketch and Adobe XD.

Pros:

-I like how easy it is to create prototypes with these tools. You can design without having to worry about coding or technical issues.

-These tools make it easier to create wireframes and interactive prototypes. You no longer need to worry about creating mockups using Photoshop or Illustrator because these tools allow you to create clickable prototypes that look like the real thing.

Cons:

-You may not be able to use these tools if your company has a license that doesn't allow you to use them (especially Adobe XD). Also, they can be expensive so if you're just starting out as a designer then it might not be worth it for now.

They help us a lot for our projects at ENOU Labs.

tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: What software is China using to physically develop all these products?
I have a couple of theories about the Chinese construction industry.

The first is that all of their buildings are designed by machines, and they're just putting things together. That seems unlikely though, because it doesn't explain how they're building gazebos.

The second theory is that they stole the designs from some other country, who stole the designs from another country, etc., until we get back to America at the very beginning of this process. This is also unlikely though because I don't think we've ever been able to build anything as amazing as what China is building right now!

So my third theory is that they are using super advanced CAD software that allows them to design things like gazebos without having any skill or training in CAD design whatsoever. This would make sense if China had been developing their own CAD system since they were founded in 1949 (or whatever), but again this seems highly unlikely because it doesn't explain why our own country's CAD software isn't capable of designing things like this (or any other similar projects).

tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: How can I take charge of how software should work?
You sound like you’re in a tough spot! You’ve got a lot of responsibility on your shoulders and no one to turn to for advice.

There are some things that you can do to get yourself out of this situation, though. First, it sounds like you need to get more involved with the project. If there isn’t anyone on your team who was part of the original design or build (and even if there is), then it’s up to you to familiarize yourself with the codebase so that you can make more informed decisions about how features should work. You can do this by reading through some of the code, visiting any related documentation (if it exists), and asking questions whenever they pop up.

Second, you should consider reaching out to other people who have experience working on similar projects. You could ask them if they would be willing to sit down with you and go over some things—this will help them understand what kind of work you do, which may make them more willing to help out in the future if they know what an asset they have on their hands!

Finally, try thinking about what kind of product roadmap would be most valuable for your company right now? What do they want from this software?

tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: How did you increase your UX skills?
I think the best way to increase your user experience skills is to be comfortable using design patterns. By learning how to use them, you will be able to create a consistent experience for your users, which can make a big difference in their overall satisfaction.

Another thing that helped me was studying designers who inspire me. Just looking at their work and seeing what they've done gave me ideas for new features and ways of improving my own designs.

I also invested in my education by taking classes and seminars about UX design. By doing this, I learned more about industry best practices and how other people were solving problems similar to those I encountered at work.

Deciding on your concentration was an important part of my education because it helped me focus on what kind of designer I wanted to become—web UI designer or UX researcher? Once I knew what type of designer I wanted to be, it helped me set goals for myself that would help me achieve my dream career goal (e.g., get hired by Google).

Implementing your learning is very important as well because if you don't practice daily then nothing will change! So, after reading articles about UX design patterns and techniques on

tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: What is the definition of a “founding engineer”?
Hey, [name]! I think it's great that you're thinking about the role of the founding engineer.

I think it's important to understand that a "founding engineer" is someone who has been with a company since its inception—someone who has been instrumental in building and developing the product/service/company from the ground up. That doesn't mean they can't also be a co-founder, but I'd say that's not necessarily true. Founding engineers are usually the people who don't put their equity and their money is not at risk during the early stages that decide the fate of the company. But when they do own the risk, they are taken as founding member.

It sounds like you're wondering whether or not the term "founding engineer" is trying to conflate the role of founder with much less of the benefit. Yes, there are definitely benefits to being a founder—and things that come along with being one—but I don't think those benefits apply to all founders. It really depends on what kind of business you're building and how much risk you're willing to take on as an entrepreneur.

tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: Advice for considering proposals for outsourced software development
I would start by looking at the product description and then the product design. Does it make sense? Does it feel like you can use it as a user? How does it work? What are the key features and benefits?

Then I'd look at the team behind the proposal. Do they have a lot of experience creating software products? Do they have any past successes that will help them succeed with this proposal?

Finally, I'd look at their marketing plan for this product. Is there an actual plan for how they're going to market it and how much money they expect to spend on marketing? Are there any partners involved who might be able to help market the product?

All in all, though, my best advice is just to look at all 10 proposals fairly closely and make your decision based on what feels right for you!

tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: Best Use of 900Mbps Internet?
You can do some serious streaming with 900Mbps, but it's not the only thing that matters.

For starters, you need to be sure your ISP has the capacity to deliver this amount of bandwidth to your home. If you have a cable provider, they might not be able to give you that much speed—but if they can, then by all means go for it!

The next thing to consider is how many devices are in your home at any one time. If there are two or three computers and a smart TV all accessing Netflix at once, it might slow down your connection and make things less than enjoyable.

You'll also want to check that your router is up for the task: if your router isn't powerful enough, you won't get much out of those high speeds anyway—and if it's too powerful for what you need, then… well… it's kind of wasted money.

tahseen_kakar··on Ask HN: Why are the FAANG tech support forums often useless?
I'm going to be honest with you: I've been on the receiving end of many bad tech support forums.

The worst one is Apple's. There's a reason why they're so famous for their snobby customer service: they don't need to put in any effort because they know most people are going to throw their hands up and buy a new computer instead of trying to fix whatever issue they have.

But I also can't stand Microsoft's forums, because there's always at least one guy who chimes in with a condescending tone, like he thinks he knows more than you do about your problem. And then there's Google, which doesn't even have a real forum at all—just an unresponsive help page that sends you back and forth between different sections until you give up out of sheer frustration.