My 9 year old nephew does very well in math. He also has a voracious appetite for video games. How can I help him acquire a better understanding of how these games are made? I'd like to see him become more creative with a computer, rather than just spending his time clutching a game controller.
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posted by bonobothegreat
on Nov 9, 2011 -
23 answers
Doing some web design after being out of it a long time and my brain isn't in gear. I'm admittedly rusty and oblivious to the latest trends, codes and plugins for designing some of this basic stuff right now. Main goal: if I can make my client's dream site an awesome reality in a quick manner while remaining as lazy as possible, that would be fantastic! ;)
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posted by miss lynnster
on Nov 9, 2011 -
15 answers
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 -
2 answers
What great code/text editors provide a perfectly consistent experience across both Mac and Windows environments?
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posted by Shepherd
on Oct 13, 2011 -
29 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
What data-coding problems are sufficiently like my data-coding problem to have built good software solutions to handle it? Or can I write something myself?
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posted by heyforfour
on Sep 12, 2011 -
4 answers
Let's assume that I am the stupidest person that ever lived. Explain to me what JavaScript is, what it does, and how a moron would go about learning it...
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posted by Senor Cardgage
on Sep 7, 2011 -
36 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 -
6 answers
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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Hello from Mefi's intern Dom. I'm coming in relatively cold to building iPhone applications and am teaching myself how to do it. What are some good resources/ references that would help make the learning process easier on me?
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posted by Dominic. Allen
on Jul 24, 2011 -
9 answers
Statistics Filter: help me set up my coding data to calculate Cohen's Kappa as a measure of interrater reliability. Taking data from
CAT to SPSS.
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posted by activitystory
on Jul 14, 2011 -
3 answers
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 -
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I would like to find a developer with whom to build simple, fun web apps. The catch is that while I am prepared to invest some cash, I would prefer to find someone who will work in an entrepreneurial way and end up with some ownership of what is created. Where do I find a potential collaborator?
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posted by skylar
on May 31, 2011 -
9 answers
How do I indicate the potential presence of HTML within an XML element in that xml document's Schema?
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posted by garius
on May 11, 2011 -
5 answers
Real-time delay for video: how, and what programming language should i use? Processing? Open Frameworks? Something else?
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posted by suedehead
on May 6, 2011 -
8 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
Hiring a new graphic designer. Is it realistic to be looking for someone with both print and web design skills and some ability to code?
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posted by n-clue
on Apr 19, 2011 -
22 answers
Can i put a three-picture, automatically alternating slideshow in a wordpress.com post?
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posted by Jon_Evil
on Apr 15, 2011 -
10 answers
Selling EPUB e-books, adding on to a custom shopping cart app: handle like any downloadable file? DRM? If DRM is a bad idea, good layperson-accessible article explaining clearly why not? If DRM is a good idea, how is it implemented?
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posted by amtho
on Feb 22, 2011 -
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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
I've got a side coding project coming up, and I need help to figure out the logistics of getting paid for it. Are there standard contracts for this sort of thing, or places where I can get a contract written up? Should I do it as a 1099, or should I attempt to incorporate myself - and if so, how do I go about that?
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posted by gchucky
on Dec 31, 2010 -
5 answers
Web Design noob here: is there a standard strategy for planning XHTML/CSS structure before you start coding?
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posted by Ms. Toad
on Dec 30, 2010 -
17 answers
I've been studying C++ for the last year and some change, and I'd like to start merging this study with my work in audio synthesis. What's a good way to get started programming audio applications?
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posted by Horizontally a Champion
on Dec 8, 2010 -
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What to do next?
I've been working in software testing for the past 15 years, currently in management and less hands on than I am used to be. I'm starting to realize I am happier in a more hands on role and would like to develop some scripting skills.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 2, 2010 -
2 answers
I'm sort of stuck on trying to use an XML document to define the SRC properties for images...
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posted by codacorolla
on Nov 16, 2010 -
4 answers
Javascript help: I am designing the layout for a portfolio website using the wonderful
CargoCollective. My client wants a specific layout, which I will need to use javascript to implement. But I have almost no javascript knowledge.
I need to search for a CSS tag, determine whether it has a certain value, and if it does apply a specific layout for that value.
Help much appreciated
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posted by 0bvious
on Oct 14, 2010 -
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I am trying to design a website with an autoplay slideshow on the home page, and I am learning that this webpage loads too slow on DSL or slower connections, please help me achieve this effect for slower connections!
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posted by bonsai forest
on Oct 5, 2010 -
6 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 -
11 answers
I am having trouble editing an RTF file by using a Windows Batch file. Any batch or RTF guru's out there?
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posted by AltReality
on Aug 9, 2010 -
4 answers
I've made websites for myself - Now I'm going to be making them for others, and need to know the best way to code and test their sites prior to launching them on my client's domains.
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posted by bonsai forest
on Aug 3, 2010 -
11 answers
How do it "Simply POST the username and password to the login method" (preferbly using PHP)?
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posted by kaozity
on Jun 8, 2010 -
5 answers
I'd like to learn Javascript for free (or very low cost), online, as part of a distance learning course.
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posted by Solomon
on May 23, 2010 -
10 answers
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
How do I cobble together a site like RipoffReport.com using free (preferably Open Source) solutions?
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posted by Elminster24
on May 1, 2010 -
6 answers
When I was home last weekend, my 9 year old nephew was on the computer when he turned to me and said, "Do you know how to write BASIC? All I can do so far is print 'Hi,' but it's really cool!"
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posted by little_c
on Apr 21, 2010 -
42 answers
Cross-platform web design / development for the next three years - What exactly do I need to learn, and where can I learn it?
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posted by bonsai forest
on Apr 16, 2010 -
9 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 -
8 answers
I'm building a website in which part of the page remains static, and part of the page is swapped out using server side includes. Is there a way to do this that doesn't make the page jump up to the top when a link is clicked?
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posted by Phire
on Mar 13, 2010 -
10 answers
Will
Weft QDA help me do what I want to do (that is, perform a content analysis of threaded discussion transcripts with multiple coders)? If not what will? An impoverished grad student needs to know!
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posted by activitystory
on Feb 21, 2010 -
1 answer