Ruby, Python, PHP, JavaScript, etc! Help me bring my very outdated coding skills back from the grave! Can anyone either explain or point me to a good resource that explains concisely why I'd want to use one programming language vs another?
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posted by Guernsey Halleck
on Apr 18, 2013 -
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For a personal project I'm working on, what would be the best programming language if I wanted the user to be able to input some text and image choices and have them receive the information back in an eBook? I've used PHP before to store and retrieve that information, but I'm not sure it could handle the conversion to an ebook.
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posted by Dynex
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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I'm trying to hire a full time coder for my business. I build, maintain, and remodel my own portfolio of websites (PHP, JS, WP, HTML, CSS, MySQL, etc). Once I have a few candidates I would like to assign them all the same small (paid) project so that I may assess their abilities. What should the test include? All candidates will be US-Based. $6000/mo budget cap.
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posted by Th!nk
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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I was told I can't code anymore, but I love to code. I want to keep up with cutting edge technologies, and while I'm learning -- why not develop projects that people need while getting a part-time income. One problem: Where can I find projects?
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posted by MMALR
on Jan 23, 2013 -
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On my resume and/or in a job interview, do I mention my participation in the Google Summer of Code if I failed miserably at it (technically) and then handled that failure really badly (socially/professionally)?
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posted by mock muppet
on Nov 10, 2012 -
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I need to learn Java/J2EE. Where do I start? What resources are out there? How do I become a good programmer overtime?
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posted by turniphead
on Sep 28, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a list of the best (however you define it) third-party Python libraries. E.g. Django, Beautiful Soup, PIL, etc.
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posted by prunes
on Sep 19, 2012 -
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Hello, brightminded and helpful mefi's.
I have an idea for (IMO) an awesome new website that I believe will be huge. Is it still feasible in this day and age for a person to buy a stack of books and learn the coding skills needed for a website with very robust features, to say the least? Or will I have to acquire the funding to hire the people to do this? Funding is non-existent at the point in time.
posted by DesmondDoomsday
on Mar 5, 2012 -
11 answers
I have to code some fairly complicated logic involving nested loops, etc. I am a mere (mortal) student. Please tell me how YOU plan out the coding of complex logic in your programming.
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posted by kitcat
on Feb 4, 2012 -
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How do I get back into the swing of programming and coding regularly when I can't concentrate and can't find the motivation? Long, continuing illness has made me out of practice and lacking in energy and concentration.
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posted by WasabiFlux
on Jan 28, 2012 -
13 answers
Is there a way to write a script that makes something happen
outside of MS Word as a result of an event that occurs
within Word?
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posted by lollusc
on Jan 23, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm considering doing a career 180 and learning how to code. Should I do this? Do I have what it takes? What is it like to program for a living? Details within...
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posted by lukievan
on Jan 5, 2012 -
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I'd love to learn how to program effectively in a language like C++ or Java, so that I can, within a year or so, be somewhat productive.
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posted by oaklandj
on Oct 30, 2011 -
17 answers
What open-source projects should I look at to see examples of great design and clear coding style?
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posted by scose
on Oct 2, 2011 -
9 answers
I want to start a serious and large scale (for me, anyway) web project. Could you help me decide between CodeIgnitor and Symfony, as well as figure out tools/scripts/libraries/methods for some of the goals I have for the site?
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posted by jsturgill
on Jul 29, 2011 -
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I'm good at programming computers. But I don't want to be a software developer. What can I do for a career and what should I be doing now to make it possible?
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posted by vogon_poet
on Jul 25, 2011 -
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Does anyone know of software other than Daisyman's DMS that acts as a "dead man's switch", i.e. will carry out a task (send an email or delete a file or similar) if I don't "reset" it within a certain time frame? If not, how would you suggest I go about writing such a program?
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posted by lollusc
on Jul 7, 2011 -
12 answers
Prog-rammer seeks prog-rock. Help me find some new coding music.
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posted by zvs
on Apr 27, 2011 -
41 answers
Programmers: know any good algorithms for picking colors, modifying colors or choosing colors that go well together? This is specifically for code.
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posted by grumblebee
on Feb 4, 2011 -
15 answers
I'm trying to learn the basics of Javascript and it seems like even when broken down to the simplest kindergarten-level explanation, I still don't get it at all.
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posted by windbox
on Jan 24, 2011 -
28 answers
Haven't coded in years, want to start. I have a specific project in mind.
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posted by proj
on Oct 4, 2010 -
9 answers
Tumblr question: How can I set my tumblr page up so that people can only get to a post if they have the specific link for that post?
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posted by reenum
on Sep 27, 2010 -
1 answer
How do you go about when you look for a part-time entry-level software developer job?
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posted by RaDeuX
on Aug 31, 2010 -
11 answers
I'm lacking motivation to code outside of programming classes... I enjoy the classes a lot, but when it comes to coding outside of class, I get stuck on what I want to code or what kind of projects to contribute to.
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posted by RaDeuX
on Aug 19, 2010 -
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Posting for brand-new user mdonnahoo, who will answer any queries in the thread: I am writing a program to determine how much time in a flight from Point X to Point Y occurs at night for pilot logging purposes. Is there an elegant way to calculate this?
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posted by Quietgal
on May 12, 2010 -
10 answers
Looking for some resources for explaining a programming career to middle school kids.
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posted by tantivy
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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I'm interested in teaching myself Python as my first programming language. What kind of useful/interesting projects are recommended as a long term goal to work towards, given that I'm a total beginner?
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posted by KilgoreTrout
on Dec 10, 2009 -
21 answers
Oh God. Where to start? This is, at its heart, a programming question about C#. It's probably not a very hard programming question, either.
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posted by kbanas
on Dec 1, 2009 -
13 answers
What uses similar skills to computer programming, and is enjoyable in the same way, but does not involve excessive computer use?
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posted by Not Supplied
on Nov 7, 2008 -
29 answers
Is there a standard to preparing a software specification for an outsourced UI designer and programmer?
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posted by thegmann
on Oct 18, 2008 -
4 answers
Code-switching while coding: if you speak more than one language and are a programmer or a web-developer, do you write code in one or the other or both?
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posted by signal
on Apr 9, 2008 -
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In my quest to learn Ruby, I'm struggling to find everyday usable code examples that i can relate to. Might you suggest some ?
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posted by jmnugent
on Mar 1, 2008 -
28 answers
I have a OSX Program idea (solution.) Where can I find people interested in it (if I were to give the idea away) or pay for development?
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posted by filmgeek
on Feb 22, 2008 -
9 answers
Which web development technology should I pursue for a commercial venture - php, python, perl or ruby?
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posted by mooders
on Feb 6, 2008 -
18 answers
Is there a simple way to create a script to check if a specific file exists on a Windows network share? How can I learn to do this?
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posted by uaudio
on Aug 21, 2007 -
9 answers
Which programming languages should I learn? I'm a n00b interested in becoming a GIS analyst.
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posted by desjardins
on Aug 16, 2007 -
9 answers
Can I find freelance work as a Mechanical-General Engineer doing computer programming for customers in the Engineering field?
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posted by spacefire
on May 17, 2007 -
5 answers
Why do I always take the long route when programming? I'm no master programmer - but - I feel like I'm missing something. I'm constantly finding myself trying to tear down one wall or another, in attempt to resolve some issue, only to find halfway into it, that there was a ten minute fix right in front of me. Complications fade away, problem solved.
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posted by mrgreyisyelling
on May 1, 2007 -
18 answers
What coding habits and working methodologies help you maximize productivity while reducing angst?
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posted by treepour
on Apr 13, 2007 -
22 answers
