Show HN: I decided to change careers, Random Chat is my first app(biaanghel.github.io)
biaanghel.github.io
Show HN: I decided to change careers, Random Chat is my first app
http://biaanghel.github.io/randomchat/
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Really cool. I like that it looks simple but elegant. Did it take some effort to make it that easy to use?
Thanks! Yeah, a few iterations. I tried to reduce everything to the bare minimum.
I wrote a blog post about my journey in building this (http://biaanghel.tumblr.com/post/117116852474/building-my-fi...). After writing it I'm wondering if it's even possible for a new programmer, let alone a female programmer, to get a real, good paying job as a developer. It seems that there are so many technologies to learn and the bar is ever higher. Would be interesting to hear any successful / unsuccessful stories. I guess what I'm asking is: do I even stand a chance?
Definitely possible. I started learning how to program when I was 28, I coded every day, learned frameworks, databases etc. I still program every day for fun, but I also do it professionally for a silicon valley startup. It's not easy, but if you're determined it's definitely possible. I can't comment too much on the gender issue, but I know there is at least some subset of companies that wont discriminate against you based on your gender. I look forward to seeing your next project!
Yes, if you’re motivated. Everyone has to start somewhere and there are plenty of full-time software developers who did not study CS in college.
It would be more fun if people would actually respond...
line 2 of randomchat.js throws the error 'syncninja is not defined' (on both Chrome and Firefox)
Maybe syncninja.min.js didn't load?
Don't get intimidated by the hype about all that crazy stuff you have to know. Everybody learned one language or tool at a time, same as you.