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
Hacking around sound cancellation on Google+ and Skype: Two tier question here about a related problem. Firstly, a way to sidetrack the software audio limits of a Google+ Hangout. Secondly, a way to stop Skype from cancelling out audio from one half of a conversation.
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posted by 0bvious
on Oct 21, 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
What are your tips when starting a new job as a software developer? Looking for coding, organizational approaches and social hints as well.
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posted by sidd.darko
on Nov 23, 2009 -
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I have had two major professional failures in a single week. I would like insight into a couple of aspects. Sordid details inside.
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posted by sidd.darko
on Oct 10, 2009 -
21 answers
I want to create the next big thing. I'm full of bright ideas, but it's software, and I don't code. What the hell do I do?
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posted by anonymous
on May 28, 2009 -
15 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
Looking for help in creating an automatic journal application for tracking my tasks using WMI.
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posted by frogmoses
on Feb 7, 2007 -
4 answers
Does anyone know of an application (preferably mac) that will format bulk code (e.g. nested indenting for ease of reading) without trying to rewrite it into something different than it is?
posted by eljuanbobo
on Nov 8, 2004 -
16 answers