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oldboyFXon Why Aren’t We Curious About the Things We Want to Be Curious About?

I couldn't agree more, and I'm also still learning this lesson. There are so many subjects for which I love the idea of being interested in, sometimes for years. The knowledge about these subjects is freely available, often in abundance, yet I rarely go seek it.

However, I'm still not sure what plays the bigger role in my lack of action: laziness + the abundance of junk content, or simply the lack of any real interest. Perhaps a combination of both.

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (October 2019)

We are a two-person web development team with extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made applications.

Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.

We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.

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Location: Central Europe

Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers

Willing to relocate: No

Email: ivor@codetree.co

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I specialize in front-end, UX design (Javascript ES6+, React, Vue, Svelte, HTML/CSS, Webpack, Node, etc.), and also do light back-end work.

My partner specializes in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also does light front-end work.

We're hireable as a team or individually.

Read more on https://codetree.co/ (recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies)

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking Freelancer? (October 2019)

SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | Remote two-person web development team, also hireable individually

My partner and I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made web applications.

We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.

I specialize in front-end, UX design (Javascript ES6+, React, Vue, Svelte, HTML/CSS, Webpack, Node, etc.), and also do light back-end work.

My partner specializes in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also does light front-end work.

Read more: https://codetree.co/ (recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies)

Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co

oldboyFXon iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max

I doubt many people are buying iPhones for extra privacy.

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking Freelancer? (September 2019)

SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | REMOTE with visits if needed

We're a high-grade self-managing team of two specialized in mapping out, designing, and delivering complex custom-built web applications on time.

Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies

We help people polish their ideas, turn those ideas into high quality working products, and bring those products into the market.

Most often we collaborate with companies, but we also have a lot of positive experiences working with non-technical founders and guiding them through all stages of the product lifecycle.

I specialize in front-end, UX design (Javascript ES6+, React, Vue, HTML/CSS, d3, Webpack, Node, etc), and also do light back-end work.

My colleague specializes in back-end, devops, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also does light front-end work.

We're hireable as a team or individually.

Read more: https://codetree.co/

Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2019)

We're a high-grade self-managing team of two specialized in mapping out, designing, and delivering complex custom-built web applications on time.

Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies

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Location: Central Europe

Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers

Willing to relocate: No

Email: ivor@codetree.co

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I do front-end, UX design (Javascript ES6+, React, Vue, HTML/CSS, d3, Webpack, etc).

My colleague does back-end, devops, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.)

We're hireable as a team or individually.

Read more on http://codetree.co

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking Freelancer? (March 2019)

SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | REMOTE with visits if needed

Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies

We're a high-grade self-managing team of two specialized in mapping out, designing, and delivering complex custom-built web applications on time.

We help people polish their ideas, turn those ideas into state-of-the-art working products, and bring those products into the market.

We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences working with non-technical founders and guiding them through all stages of the product lifecycle.

Reach out and let's discuss your current challenges and future plans to see whether we're a good fit.

Preferred tech: React.js, es6+, webpack, npm, Yarn, Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elastic, AWS, Docker, etc.

Read more: https://codetree.co/

Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (March 2019)

We're a high-grade self-managing team of two specialized in mapping out, designing, and delivering complex custom-built web applications on time.

Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies

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Location: Central Europe

Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers

Willing to relocate: No

Email: ivor@codetree.co

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IVOR | FRONT-END, UX DESIGN, CONVERSION

Tech: HTML/CSS, Javascript (ES6+), React, Vue, d3, Webpack, npm and more

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VEDRAN | BACK-END, DEVOPS, SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

Tech: Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS and more

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Read more on http://codetree.co

oldboyFXon Alternatives to JSX

I was a bit apprehensive about JSX before quickly getting used to it. Now I love it.

The only decision I dislike is renaming class to className. Why not klass, cls, cs... anything shorter.

ClassName is simple to understand but adds a lot of clutter to component files.

oldboyFXon Iterative development: the secret to great product launches

Speaking from first hand experience, it is possible to build efficiently without detailed specifications. The key is to put boundaries between different parts of the application and allow each developer to take full responsibility for delivering their part.

I've had some horrific experiences where multiple developers worked on the same features (without specs) while stepping on each others toes.

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking Freelancer? (February 2019)

SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | REMOTE with visits if needed

We're a high-grade self-managing team of two specialized in mapping out, designing, and delivering complex custom-built web applications on time.

We work with both established companies and passionate entrepreneurs to help them polish their ideas, turn those ideas into state-of-the-art working products, and bring those products into the market.

We have a lot of positive experiences working with non-technical founders and guiding them through all stages of the product lifecycle.

Reach out and let's discuss your current challenges and future plans to see whether we're a good fit.

Preferred tech: React.js, es6+, webpack, npm, Yarn, Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elastic, AWS, Capistrano, Docker

Read more: https://codetree.co/

Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (February 2019)

We're a high-grade self-managing team of two specialized in mapping out, designing, and delivering complex custom-built web applications on time.

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Location: Central Europe

Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers

Willing to relocate: No, but we can visit

Email: ivor@codetree.co

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IVOR REIC | FRONT-END, UX DESIGN, CONVERSION

Tech: HTML/CSS, Javascript (ES6+), React, Vue, d3, Webpack, npm and more

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reicivor/

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VEDRAN MARCETIC | BACK-END, DEVOPS, SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

Tech: Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS and more

https://codetree.co/resumes/vedran

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Read more on http://codetree.co

oldboyFXon EU Copyright Directive is a catastrophe for free expression and competition

It almost seems like we're hell bent on suffocating what little amount of innovation we have left.

oldboyFXon Ask HN: How do you organize everything you want to do?

Just focus on executing and getting things done instead of planning. I have a flexible work/social schedule and just do things when it's most convenient.

Forget about things you're kind of interested in and just execute on high-priority stuff.

Calendars and meticulous planning are a necessity for ultra-productive people with insane schedules, but for most folks, they often end up as nothing more than extra busy-work.

oldboyFXon The richest families in Florence in 1427 are still the richest (2016)

The quality of life difference between being poor and being rich is much greater than the difference between being rich and being ultra rich.

From that perspective it makes sense to focus on wealth preservation.

oldboyFXon People older than 65 share the most fake news, a new study finds

Also happened to both my parents, especially my dad. My mom can still be reasoned with and I can change or at least open her mind with logical arguments. My dad on the other hand is all in.

oldboyFXon How much Americans make in wages

What's your point? Can you please elaborate?

oldboyFXon How much Americans make in wages

Depends on how balanced your family is and who you're giving the money to. Funding a peter pan brother is not the same as funding your retired parents so that they can afford some extra luxuries like travel and enjoy the rest of their lives.

And then there's the difference between loaning and gifting money.

oldboyFXon The money, job, marriage myth: are you happy yet?

The benefit of wealth is not happiness but freedom to spend your time and resources as you please. That allows you to focus on what matters which in turn gives you meaning and amplifies your ability to affect the world around you, for good or bad.

oldboyFXon Nvidia Announces GeForce RTX 2060

I wonder if low sales numbers for the new generation of Nvidia cards will negatively impact the current and future development of the ray tracking tech.

oldboyFXon What I Learned from Working 32 Hours a Week

Different people can function under different workloads, and there is no magic formula that will make everyone happy.

I've been clocking in ~50h/week for a couple of years now as a contractor and it's worked well for me. Working remotely helps a lot as there's no commuting and I can start being productive 15 minutes after waking up. I'm also able to distribute the weekly workload as I please (except daily standups). Some days I'll clock in 12 hours, and other days work barely at all.

All clients were happy with this kind of arrangement so far.

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Fastest way to get started with freelancing?

It is possible to get good quality clients without an existing network. You will need a very strong portfolio website and do a bunch of cold emailing though.

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (December 2018)

SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | REMOTE with frequent visits if needed

https://codetree.co/

A high-grade self-managing team of two specialized in mapping out, designing, and delivering complex custom-built web applications on time.

We work with both established companies and passionate entrepreneurs to help them polish their ideas, turn them into state-of-the-art working products, and bring those products into the market.

We have a lot of positive experiences working with non-technical founders and guiding them through all stages of the product lifecycle.

Reach out and let's discuss your current challenges and future plans to see whether we're a good fit.

Preferred tech: React.js, es6+, webpack, npm, Yarn, Ruby on Rails, Elixir, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elastic, AWS, Capistrano, Docker

Read more: https://codetree.co/

Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co

oldboyFXon Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (December 2018)

We're a high-grade self-managing team of two specialized in mapping out, designing, and delivering complex custom-built web applications on time.

We have a lot of positive experiences working with non-technical founders and guiding them through all stages of the product lifecycle.

Read more on http://codetree.co

---

Location: Central Europe

Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers

Willing to relocate: No, but we can visit early and often

Email: ivor@codetree.co

---

IVOR REIC | FRONT-END, UX DESIGN, CONVERSION

Tech: HTML/CSS, Javascript (ES6+), React, Vue, d3, Webpack, npm and more

---

VEDRAN MARCETIC | BACK-END, DEVOPS, SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

Tech: Ruby on Rails, Elixir, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS and more

---

Read more on http://codetree.co

oldboyFXon Ask HN: What are your “brain hacks” that help you manage everyday situations?

I'm not sure if this falls under "brain hacks" but here's something for the folks who work remotely.

What helps me a lot is to start working within 15 minutes of waking up (9AM). No reddit, no hackernews, no any other kind of news before noon. This usually results in the majority of the work getting done before early afternoon. After that, I work at a more relaxed pace until 5PM.

oldboyFXon The Most Important Non-Programming Skills for Programmers

> Just wondering, in terms of value for the business, doesn't clean code always deliver a higher value as opposed to, say, messy code?

Of course it does, and writing clean code should be one of your goals. But it should never be the primary goal. You always want to be aware of why you're being paid: it's to deliver value and increase profits.

Maintainable code is important, but our thought leaders have been putting the idea of clean code on a pedestal lately. Because of this I feel like many developers sweat over minute technical details but completely ignore business goals.

oldboyFXon The Most Important Non-Programming Skills for Programmers

More people should focus on the following, in my humble opinion:

- be consistent and reliable

- learn about your company's business goals

- focus on delivering value for the business instead of writing "clean/bespoke/artisan" code

- don't get emotionally attached to your own code or a piece of technology

- learn how to educate other stake-holders

- learn how to negotiate with non-technical folks without being annoying and overstepping your boundaries (this can be difficult)

oldboyFXon Going to university does not broaden the mind

> In fact most people I meet in real life are stupid.

I've also felt like this for a long time before I grew up.

oldboyFXon How Loneliness Is Tearing America Apart

Let me play devil's advocate for a moment:

Is there any hard data that proves that people are becoming increasingly tribal?

Perhaps the number of radicals is the same like it was 20 years ago, but the internet and social media now give those radicals a voice. Because of this it feels like we are becoming increasingly tribal, when in reality we're not.

Similar to how the crime rates are going down, but most folks think that it's getting worse.

For us who spend a large portion of our time on internet, it certainly feels like everything is crashing down.

oldboyFXon Don’t work “remotely”

GP's experience is also anecdotal because software engineering clearly is a well paid field, AS IN better paid than the majority of other fields.

Feeling victimized because you have to commute for 45 minutes, do your cushy job, and get paid incredibly well compared to most of your fellow citizens is just sad.

This mentality does not represent the majority of software engineers. Most of us are (among other things) grateful and content, thank you.