patrickgordon

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React w/ Typescript

Firebase coz cbf backends

About 3 hours. We have a CLI tool which is essentially a wrapper around docker and containers. It also manages DNS so that containers (backend, frontend, microservices, etc.) can talk to each other.

We also have "medics" who are people who have been around a while and know how to debug and troubleshoot issues that arise. As well as some documentation to assist. The documentation could be better, though.

hey OP I had a similar situation to you, except I was still working while making the transition.

Background - IT degree comprised mainly of electives from a Law dual which I ended up dropping. Worked as a business analyst for 4 years and before that in IT support. All at the same pseudo-govt body.

Over the last 1-2 years working there, I spent my days at work just surviving. Enough to get by. The nights & weekends were spent building product(s) that I tried and failed to launch as startups. I had pretty much no programming exp. but grinded through it. Started with Ruby on Rails, rebuilt the same app about 3 times. Then moved to React front-end and Rails backend. Built that one twice.

Eventually worked up the courage to start applying. Made sure my resume/interviewing focused on two things: 1. my experience working in a team environment and solving problems (i.e. my BA work); and 2. my experience building web applications as seen by examples that were deployed. In answering most tech Q's I referred to things I had done to get my web app to work which were similar.

I now work as a front-end (React) dev in an awesome company getting paid well and building interesting things. I've been there for almost a year now.

You may need to grind and it will be frustrating but you can do it. Good luck.

Building a silly web app: https://github.com/patrickgordon/coothaback - https://whatsyacoothabacktime.com

Working on an open source lib: https://github.com/JumboInteractiveLimited/redux-cache

and trying to think of something new to build.

Startup from Brisbane, Australia.

https://www.funcaptcha.com/

Does a 304 with Fetch have a status of OK? Reason I ask is our middleware in our redux app would treat this as a successful request and then consequently dispatch a FETCH_SUCCESS action. Re-renders would still occur.

That said, the middleware could be updated to specifically handle 304s differently.

Thanks for the idea!

I am in the process (Slowly) of making something similar

https://simplerm.co

Monica looks way more feature complete though! Nice work.

SimpleRM, a sort of a personal CRM for friendships/colleagues/etc.

I'm re-doing the frontend right now as the currently available version was from when I started learning React... have come a long way since.

http://simplerm.co/

(it is available in https but my certs expired and I forgot to do them over the weekend :grimacing:)

Rails backend, react/redux frontend.

I use the `create-react-app` which means no build config at the trade off of some nice-to-haves (CSS modules >_<)

Context: 27 y/o, fiance, no dependants

4:45 - alarm goes off, start getting ready

5:05 - go down to garage and prep bike

5:10 - meet those that I am riding with

5:15 to 7.15 - Ride and then coffee(s)

7:30 get home and shower and take already prepared bag

8:00 take train to work

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On the days where I do not ride it is essentially the same but replaced with gym.

Cycling changed my life; would not be the person I am today without it.

-Finally - be humble and be accountable. It is always your fault, because you are accountable for the success of your product. Don't throw your engineering team into the middle of a sh*tstorm of management politics - be their umbrella. Don't blame customers, politics, or resources. It's always your fault. Find a way to fix it.

Man, I would love to work for someone that actually strives to do this. Awesome.

Home:

* 13" Macbook Pro (late 2015).

* connected to 1x DELL P2715Q 27" Ultra HD Monitor

* with Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse; and

* Matias Quite Pro Keyboard for Mac

At work: Stock standard DELL PC with 2 monitors. Don't program in day job.

In regards to your proposed workflow, I would prefer to have "the API" use a webhook to let the App know that the email has been verified.

This way I can update a user record and make a nicer experience the next time the user comes back rather than having to make a call to the API to check they are verified.

Location: Brisbane, Australia

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Open to consider

Technologies: ES6, React, Webpack, Git, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Sinatra

Résumé/CV: https://au.linkedin.com/in/patrick-gordon-1309ab49

Github: https://github.com/patrickgordon

Email: On profile

Rails for my backend and react/redux SPA for my frontend.

I was using Rails for both but I love the freedom, ease, and capability that comes with React.

I could move to using something "lighter" than Rails on the backend but I really do like the 'batteries included' stuff that means I don't have to think about much to get up and running.

My agency has a particular focus on working with startups to build their MVP. It can definitely be done and there are a lot of great suggestions in this thread. A few key things that we look for as the people on the other side of the table from you:

* Clear understanding of the problem you are trying to build an MVP for

* Wireframes / UI Mockups / User flows / User stories are so, so beneficial

* Being open and realistic in regards to timeframe which depends on the complexity of MVP

* Willingness to communicate often and stay in touch regularly throughout the build.

Happy to discuss offline if you'd like to talk about it more. My email is on my profile. We're based in Australia.

* Build relationships with people. Be their friends. Talk to them about non- work related things

Making friends and socialising is not something that comes easily to me so this is something I have been actively working on for the last year and it has had a profoundly positive effect on my work-life.

I am still amazed at how much more willing people are to go out of their way to help me work-wise when we have even a small(?) personal relationship.

I have done Stephen's react native + redux course and it was a very enjoyable experience.

The explanations, approach to the "problems", and pace were perfect.

Thanks for your great content; I'm a happy customer and will continue to recommend to others.

Your title suggests that due to your own experience that _all_ email newsletters do not work. I believe that might be a bit of a narrow view. In fact, I'm sure there are expert marketers which would strongly disagree with this.

Perhaps a better way to phrase things would be "how to make my newsletters more engaging?". Have you tried researching the topic? There are lots of resources online about "growth hacking" and email marketing.

Perhaps I'm a bit cynical but this seems like a clickbaity contrived effort to promote your site.

I actually log into Laps every now and then for inspiration on projects I am working on (in a similar space).

I love the design and I love the concept but it just isn't "feature rich" enough for me to use in a production sense.

I suspect you already know this but the cycle time on releasing features seems to be too slow. I'm not sure exactly what the solution to that is, but it would perhaps help with keeping your user base active. I re-opened it again today after your email about new features being released.

I think you're close to having the features necessary to charge. For me, personally, it needs more. Perhaps a freemium model would be a great way to start making a bit of $ to keep the dream alive.

As someone who has tried a few times now to get a side project moving, I can empathise. Hang in there, fam.

Rails.

You get lots of great stuff out of the box. Perfect for me to get up and running quickly for simple/side projects.

Writing Ruby feels nice and is always a welcome change of pace from a lot of the heavy JS stuff I am doing on frontend atm.

I'm building a personal CRM to help me manage my personal relationships (https://simplerm.co)

Stack is two separately hosted apps.

Frontend: react, redux, webpack as a single page app Backend: Rails for an API

Why? I wanted to learn react and redux and I like using Rails for my backend and was comfortable with that.

  Location: Brisbane, Australia
  Remote: No
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: Rails, JavaScript, React, Redux, Webpack, web apps, react native
  Résumé/CV:
  Email: pgord1@gmail.com
  Recent work: Building https://simplerm.co
  Github: https://github.com/patrickgordon

I use a Matias QuietPro (mac version).

Got the quiet because my home office is used by my fiance as well and wanted to try and keep it to a reasonable sound level

Fantastic keyboard, love using it.

Thanks for the info. It is appreciated!!

My macbook pro is connected to a Dell P2715Q. Using an external keyboard (Matias QuietPro) and mouse (Logitech MX Master)

I have Telegram, Slack, spotify, etc. on the macbook pro screen and I have my web browser and IDE on the Dell side-by-side.

This setup is relatively new, previously I was only using the laptop screen. It is working great for me and my productivity has definitely increased.

If you don't mind answering, how long have you been doing this for and roughly how has your rate of return been?

This may be the case in some countries (US?)

I'm currently getting ~3% on my savings account which is pulling in about $200 AUD a month.

That said, I am in the process of putting some of that in to a index fund (Vanguard).

Living in Australia, private health insurance, 1% of gross income, ~$1,000 pa.

This is a the cheapest plan at the time that was offered by this provider (NIB) and I only did it so I didn't have to pay extra tax as part of the medicare levy surcharge.