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syalam

40 karma · joined May 29, 2008

founder @ tappforce.com - iOS & Android development studio

www.tappforce.com

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syalam··on Introducing JIRA Software: the #1 software development tool used by agile teams
Good move by Atlassian to expand beyond just software development. Another key area they are lacking are mobile products.

JIRA Board for iOS addresses some of those needs: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jira-board-kanban-scrum-agil...

syalam··on Tips for nailing an iPhone app demo during a presentation
You're correct. Airplane Mode by default turns off Wi-Fi, but if you manually enable it, you can be in Airplane Mode and have Wi-Fi. This works well.
syalam··on Tips for nailing an iPhone app demo during a presentation
ha, that is a good one. didn't think of that, but also a good pre-caution!
syalam··on Ask HN: Where do you (programmers) find freelancing gigs?
start small by working on projects in your local community, hacker spaces, networking with people who might need your skill. take on anything that is reasonable enough for you to pay the bills.

do a good job, and you will get referred.

your referrals referrals will refer you.

your referrals referrals referrals will refer you.

and then you can hire more staff and grow

syalam··on A day in the life of a startup founder
correction: iPhone 4GS is really just an iPhone 4S
syalam··on Google TV - You’re An Official Winner in our Web Developer Promotion
how did you get a free notebook?
syalam··on [dead]
yup, why compete when you can get acquired.
syalam··on How much do startups pay their developers?
well a ballpark average for a software engineer right out of college is around the tune of $60K.
syalam··on Help a fledgling professional programmer makes some important career decisions.
get a degree dude. you'll start off making at least $50K minimum if you do computer science. Build your life financially then do your own thing.
syalam··on Ask HN: Best books/source to learn about investing?
bogleheads guide to investing
syalam··on Questions from a young developer that "just" started working aka: how do you manage it?
dont quit your job. immerse yourself around creative people. you need money to live, unless you live with your parents.
syalam··on Ask YC: I think i have some great ideas for websites, but I don't code. What to do?
learn how to code
syalam··on Mac People: Safari or Firefox 3?
used to do safari. now im on firefox because of speed, and better extensions. lets see if safari 4 can turn the tables
syalam··on Ask YC: what non-top-tier college to apply for?
ASU (Arizona State University). Good party school, lots of hot chicks, and code
syalam··on Where to look for programmer that "will complete me :)"
from a business 101 perspective - pitch the product you are working on first
syalam··on Ask HN: What software engineering process for startups?
agile/xp. release early. release often. a startup in its infancy needs to get the product out fast.