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stepstep··on Math topics useful for computer science/programming
I was a TA for that course last semester. I think the actual reason calculus is a prerequisite is just so that students will have some mathematical maturity beforehand. We didn't really teach any concepts that actually used calculus (that I remember).

That said, I totally agree that calculus is good to know for a CS student.

stepstep··on MorpHex, a hexapod robot
Check out his robotic ant too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaNkff5Yyg
stepstep··on Ask HN: How long did it take for your startup/side project to break even?
kitestring.io

Not quite breaking even, but the cost to run the service is tiny. Been operating for two months.

stepstep··on Kitestring: An app that checks up on you
Hi! Can you try again now? :)
stepstep··on Kitestring: An app that checks up on you
Totally. We certainly have no intent to sell your phone number.

We only ask for your full name because we think that will better identify you in case of an emergency. (But you can put anything there.) And we actually don't need your location. We do need your phone number, though, so we can communicate with you on the go.

I'll think of ways to make this more clear.

stepstep··on Kitestring: An app that checks up on you
Ah, of course. I'll see what I can do to make it highlight the sign up form in a flashier way. Thanks!
stepstep··on Kitestring: An app that checks up on you
Good feedback! Just to be clear: I am not making any money from this app, and have no intention to start charging people.
stepstep··on Kitestring: An app that checks up on you
I hear you! Just added an FAQ: https://www.kitestring.io/faq

I'm also happy answer any questions here or via contact@kitestring.io.

stepstep··on Kitestring: An app that checks up on you
Another app which has overlapping functionality is bSafe (getbsafe.com).

I like simple apps that do one thing and do it well, so I build Kitestring to give them a little friendly competition. I'm hoping that it's simplicity / ease of use will be attractive to people.

I think there are many people who could benefit from an app like this. Of course I'd like them to use mine, but I'm also happy to see them using another app as long as they're on top of their safety.

stepstep··on Kitestring: An app that checks up on you
Great point. (BTW. It doesn't ask your contacts to confirm their numbers, and you can list yourself as an emergency contact to test it out.)
stepstep··on Kitestring: An app that checks up on you
It's a mobile-friendly web app (and you also use SMS to interact with it). No native app (yet!). I just added an FAQ at the bottom. Sorry for the confusion!
stepstep··on Kitestring: An app that checks up on you
Hi everyone! I made this app, and I just added an FAQ with some of your questions: https://www.kitestring.io/faq
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