Ask HN: Will work for free, anyone need a backend web developer?

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by jessehorne • 13 years ago

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Hello, I am working to build up my portfolio, so I'm looking to offer my web development services freely for anyone that needs some work done. The only thing I ask in return is a testimonial and permission to add it to my portfolio. My skills are primarily with Python and PHP, but have some experience with Ruby as well. I am not as experienced in front end things, but I can get by. My email is j.horne538@gmail.com. I am also on freenode as JesseH

Strategist• 13 years ago

How much free time do you have to work on projects?

Also, where are you currently based?

jessehorne10• 13 years ago

I'm based in the US on the east coast(Georgia). I can normally put around 2-5 hours each day into a project.

kayhi• 13 years ago

Gracious offer, do you have a linkedin or a link to your current profolio?

lolastarr• 13 years ago

Amazing, Jesse. Where in Georgia? I am also in Georgia and am looking to add another partner to a growing team of entrepreneurial spirits and would love to have someone with your skill-set. You could end up with equity in the proposed business plan if you like the idea and want to help our team turn the idea into reality (and of course, if the reality ends up adopting us. I am being cryptic on purpose. My email is djlolastarr@gmail.com if you would like to chat further.

sgdesign• 13 years ago

Why not use that time to work on a personal project instead? Build something cool and useful and then show it to HN :)

jessehorne10• 13 years ago

I want to help out my fellow entrepreneurs if I can, and I will likely get a wider-range of experience working on things others need.

jtreminio• 13 years ago

Working for free? Why not OSS? </zoidberg>

But seriously, look into any project on Github that catches your attention. Mine, PuPHPet[0], is accepting PRs!

[0] https://github.com/puphpet/puphpet

jessehorne10• 13 years ago

I laughed at the zoidberg thing. But yes, I am a fan of FOSS, and that project looks pretty neat. I will definitely have a good look at it.

OldCoder• 13 years ago

Jesse is starting out but is more determined than most. He has worked on a commercial game and is interested in internships or similar arrangements. He has demonstrated the ability to pick up new languages and frameworks. Might be an asset for startups with limited funds.

ecesena• 13 years ago

At theneeds we do use PHP (website+api) and Python (backend tasks, crawling, ranking, learning...). Check it out and, if interested, drop me a line.

jessehorne10• 13 years ago

Sure, can you drop a link please? I am thinking its http://www.theneeds.com/ Edit* Yes that's the one. I am interested in what you guys are doing, how should I contact you?

gault81212• 13 years ago

Hi Jesse,

We're looking to develop a few game like elements into our interactive grammar site, Quill.org. Please check it out and let me know if you'd be interested in contributing. We're an open source project as well. https://github.com/empirical-org/quill

jessehorne10• 13 years ago

Hey, that's a neat project as well. I love the Quill mission, and will definitely look into the project.

gault81212• 13 years ago

Cool. You can reach me at peter at quill dot org

adidash• 13 years ago

Have emailed you.

jessehorne10• 13 years ago

Hi, I haven't received an email, so I think something must have went wrong.

jessehorne10• 13 years ago

Ops, I put the wrong email. It's j.horne2796@gmail.com

jessehorne10• 13 years ago

Sorry guys, my email that I use is j.horne2796@gmail.com. I will check the old one though.

saym• 13 years ago

Tip: Put it in your profile!

Aside, were there really 2795 j.horne's before you?

merlinsbrain• 13 years ago

An amazing offer. Are you comfortable with working remote? The project is low pressure (for now), so 2-5 hours suits. Early stage, so will be fun experience wise not only building, but shaping a continuously evolving product. Python/Django. Do email if interested (profile) :)

Ask HN: Will work for free, anyone need a backend web developer?

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