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
I know basic XHTML and CSS, and I'm almost done with my first Python book. I want to build a database-driven website. What should I learn next? Book/website recommendations and general advice welcome.
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posted by randomname25
on Sep 26, 2010 -
29 answers
I want to be able to throw together a simple application that will allow me to visually play around with
R-Trees. What's the most accessible (read: easy, quick) way for me to be able to do this?
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posted by that girl
on Sep 21, 2010 -
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I feel like learning how to make some simple Flash games, moving up to more complicated ideas later on. I've downloaded/installed ActonScript and Fixel's stuff for programing. Where's a good source for tutorials/guides for learning to do the basics?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Sep 15, 2010 -
9 answers
How long would it take to go from zero experience in programming to releasing a simple data-driven web app?
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posted by AmitinLA
on Sep 12, 2010 -
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Should I become a consultant? Please help me decide! Please let me know where I can find more information. I am really clueless about legal aspects of consulting.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 12, 2010 -
7 answers
So now that Apple has "relaxed" its restrictions on third-party development tools, which ones should I know about?
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posted by Wild_Eep
on Sep 10, 2010 -
4 answers
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
Microsoft Access 2007 form creation question. Hopefully not-too-wrongheaded and clearly described inside.
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posted by jsturgill
on Aug 4, 2010 -
2 answers
How can I extract a list of "second-generation" citations from Google Scholar search results, preferably in such a way that this information is easily parsable into lists of authors, titles, journals, and year published?
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posted by samac
on Aug 4, 2010 -
5 answers
I love programming in Python. I'm smart and savvy, and I pick things up very quickly. I live in New York. I want a job, but I have no work experience as a programmer. How do I transition from grad school in the humanities to an awesome tech job? How should I market myself? How do I get past the hurdle of having a typical humanities PhD student resume?
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posted by limon
on Jul 31, 2010 -
7 answers
I want to develop a web game, and I need some advice on programming tools/frameworks.
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posted by Maximian
on Jul 16, 2010 -
6 answers
Help me find a modifiable source file for creating a Madlibs-type game in Flash.
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posted by kmtiszen
on Jul 16, 2010 -
1 answer
I'm running visual studio 2008 on Vista with 8 GB of memory, and I want to be able to input a very large array from a file to perform calculations on, but it won't let me input a file that is 3GB long. Is there a way to correct this?
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posted by amsterdam63
on Jul 15, 2010 -
18 answers
Practical web programming books & resources for the ultimate goal of creating a niche community website.
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posted by Wossname
on Jul 15, 2010 -
9 answers
My programming tutorials look terrible on YouTube. I wouldn't care except that it's hard to read the code. This isn't just the way YouTube is. I am looking at other people's tutorials, and I can read their code. How do I encode/upload videos so that they look as good as possible?
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posted by grumblebee
on Jul 5, 2010 -
7 answers
I'm taking a software dev class at the local community college and need help picking which language I should learn. I also have dyscalculia, which makes learning certain things sort of.... difficult.
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posted by fiercekitten
on Jul 4, 2010 -
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I'm programming a one-player, turn-based, client-server game for fun and self-edification. I need a little help with communicating changes to the game model from server to client.
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posted by ixohoxi
on Jul 1, 2010 -
11 answers
After reading
this answer, I tried playing the programming-esque game
Manufactoria. I loved it immediately. The first two levels were perfectly simple and didn't require a second of thought, but I keep futzing with level three (Robolamps). I seem to get very close to success over and over, but after 2 days I can't get a proper solution. I have no programming experience at all, but I seem to have an unnatural amount of patience for trying to figure this out, and think the basic concepts aren't challenging at all yet, at this completely basic level-- I just think I might be missing a crucial concept or two.
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posted by thegreatfleecircus
on Jun 29, 2010 -
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This question made me start thinking about learning computer programming. Two questions: do you think there's any value in doing so, and if so, how would I start? Details about me inside.
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posted by insectosaurus
on Jun 29, 2010 -
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When do you find is a good age to introduce children to computer programming? I have a nine year old and I am wondering if this is too early an age to introduce him to computer programming.
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posted by mountainfrog
on Jun 29, 2010 -
22 answers
What's the simplest way to create a blank Web page, with a black and white image on it, which when clicked will load the next image in a sequence? Could this be a learning PHP project for me?
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posted by Shepherd
on Jun 28, 2010 -
15 answers
Is there any kind of programming that a beginner could learn well enough within a year to be employed to do it? Low pay is okay.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 27, 2010 -
22 answers
I'm about to graduate and need some help with the job search. I'm a budding anthropologist and/or a programmer. Two part question below the fold.
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posted by johnnybeggs
on Jun 25, 2010 -
6 answers
Bayesian Statistics & Dynamic Linear Modelling in R Filter: explain why I am getting large in magnitude (in contrast to a previous project) log likelihoods.
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posted by JoeXIII007
on Jun 22, 2010 -
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I've started learning to program and I'm enjoying it well enough, but I'm not fantastic at math. Do I have a future as an employable programmer?
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posted by lekvar
on Jun 21, 2010 -
28 answers
My employer, a small web design and software business, is hovering on the edge of insolvency and is also dangerously incompetent in a few other ways. What do I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 20, 2010 -
14 answers
I know next-to-nothing about computers. Or programming. I want to learn Python!
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posted by hepta
on Jun 20, 2010 -
29 answers
I want an Android app that makes, edits, and manages lists, and haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. Say I want to write my own program. Say also that I don't have any programming experience, and no programming knowledge beyond the basic concepts. What sort of steps would I have to take and what sort of timeline would I be looking at before I produce something useable?
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posted by Busoni
on Jun 19, 2010 -
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How can I make the ads in my blogs' sidebar stick to the top of the page as you scroll down? and reposition when you scroll back up?
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posted by Bacillus
on Jun 18, 2010 -
4 answers
I work for a nonprofit organization and am moving to the IT department. I can choose my title, but I don't know what title accurately describes my work. Looking for suggestions!
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posted by thedotorg
on Jun 13, 2010 -
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I want to learn PHP, SQL, Flex, Ajax, JavaScript, Joomla, Drupal, and the Adobe CS4 design premium programs (Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign, Illustrator and Fireworks specifically.) Not all in one go of course, but I want to focus on these in particular. What books have you found to be the most helpful in becoming proficient with them? I have some experience with HTML, CSS and Wordpress if that helps.
P.S. - I'm mainly relying on the library/ILL to defray costs, but will buy books if need be. My work schedule prevents me from taking classes.
posted by Anima Mundi
on Jun 11, 2010 -
27 answers
Beginning iPhone development... What kind of things should I look out for? What are some great app ideas? Are there any major mistakes that I should avoid? Etc etc...
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posted by RaDeuX
on Jun 8, 2010 -
8 answers
So, after seeing
this FPP, I'm wondering how one might go about creating a printer driver on a Mac. Please enlighten me.
posted by reductiondesign
on Jun 3, 2010 -
1 answer
I've been doing COM scripting for about two years, using a Sax-basic scripting application. It was a great app. It allowed line-by-line code execution, error reporting, and debug messages.
I want to start using real VBS so I can port my widgets to a wider platform. I know I can write a script app in notepad and just run it with windows script host, but there's no real debugging there.
Is there any free (or cheap) application that allows you to run VB script in a controlled way? I'd rather not plunk down a month's rent for Visual Studio if I can help it.
posted by clarknova
on Jun 3, 2010 -
3 answers
