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

13 pointsby jessehornevor 13 Jahren23 comments

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 [email protected]. I am also on freenode as JesseH

9 comments

jtreminiovor 13 Jahren

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

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

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.

OldCodervor 13 Jahren

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.

gault8121vor 13 Jahren

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

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

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

gault8121vor 13 Jahren

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

sgdesignvor 13 Jahren

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

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

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.

merlinsbrainvor 13 Jahren

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) :)

ecesenavor 13 Jahren

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.

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

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?

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

Sorry guys, my email that I use is [email protected]. I will check the old one though.

saymvor 13 Jahren

Tip: Put it in your profile!

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

Strategistvor 13 Jahren

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

Also, where are you currently based?

[deleted]vor 13 Jahren

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

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

lolastarrvor 13 Jahren

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 [email protected] if you would like to chat further.

kayhivor 13 Jahren

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

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

Yeah I do, but there's not really a lot in it that would show my current skill. I'm hoping to change that by offering to work for free. However, here's a current link to my linkedin and github:

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jesse-horne/5a/a33/b04

https://github.com/jessehorne

builder12vor 13 Jahren

Do you work for Binary Cocoa? Is this your LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jesse-horne/5a/a33/b04

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

Did do some work with them a few months ago. Had to update my linkedin.

adidashvor 13 Jahren

Have emailed you.

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

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

jessehornevor 13 Jahren

Ops, I put the wrong email. It's [email protected]