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tawfiqh··on Why I built a dictionary app
Yep! Kotoba is quick and easy to use.

It has the added benefit of being integrated with the system dictionary, so if you add any extra dictionaries to the system, such as foreign languages, they will also be immediately supported in Kotoba.

Unfortunately: "App Store guidelines disallow using the built-in system dictionary to create a dictionary app"

Write up on daring fireball here: https://daringfireball.net/linked/2018/06/19/kotoba

tawfiqh··on Ask HN: I'm a terrible developer, what now?
If coding isn't your strong suit but you're still passionate and knowledgeable about tech, maybe tech-evangelism or a PM role would appeal to you?
tawfiqh··on Show HN: All of the AppleTV 4k-HDR aerial drone footage
The AppleTV4k has a host of stunning 4k-HDR content mostly filmed on drone.

For a while I've wanted to watch these on an interface other than as screen savers on the AppleTV.

Put together some scripts to downloads the JSON bundles, parse them into a uniform dataset and then output those asset-links to HTML with options for 1080p, 4k & HDR :)

Link: https://aerial-screensavers.netlify.com

Repo: https://github.com/Tawfiqh/aerialWallpapers

Built off the offline documentation for: https://github.com/JohnCoates/Aerial

tawfiqh··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2018)
StrideUp (strideup.co) | Ruby on Rails Developer (Full Stack Engineer) | London | ONSITE StrideUp is a fast growing, venture capital backed fintech startup revolutionising home ownership. We believe people need affordable housing without having to overburden themselves with debt. Using technology and data we are building a new way to own your home and invest in residential property. We're an ambitious team committed to solving one of the most pressing financial problems facing people today.

Tech Stack: 
Rails HTML/CSS/Sass
Postgres 
Java Redis Git Heroku

Challenges: - You'll work with a small but growing team of developers and ship new projects. - You'll have a meaningful voice in the journey of a fast growing startup. - You'll be working closely with other developers in a growing team focusing on quality, speed and good design.

Things we might want to see: - Commitment to delivering readable, well thought out and tested code. - A few years professional working experience with Ruby on Rails (and if not, a very experienced developer willing to learn it quickly) - Experience with some technologies we use, or comparables (Postgres, RSpec, Heroku, Redis, Java) - Someone who can embrace working in an early-stage environment, particularly the willingness to be flexible and take on whatever needs to be done to make things happen.

Benefits: - Competitive compensation including equity in StrideUp - No elaborate hierarchies, we believe in a flat structure that helps the business grow exponentially. - Great WeWork office + whatever equipment you need to succeed. - Frequent team lunches and dinners. Coffee, drinks, cakes (!) on the house. - Collaborative team, that will do whatever we can to help you go grow both professionally and personally.

Get in touch at hiring@strideup.co

tawfiqh··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2018)
StrideUp (strideup.co) | Ruby on Rails Developer (Full Stack Engineer) | London | ONSITE

StrideUp is a fast growing, venture capital backed fintech startup revolutionising home ownership. We believe people need affordable housing without having to overburden themselves with debt. Using technology and data we are building a new way to own your home and invest in residential property. We're an ambitious team committed to solving one of the most pressing financial problems facing people today.

Tech Stack: 
Rails HTML/CSS/Sass
Postgres 
Java Redis Git Heroku

Challenges: - You'll work with a small but growing team of developers and ship new projects. - You'll have a meaningful voice in the journey of a fast growing startup. - You'll be working closely with other developers in a growing team focusing on quality, speed and good design.

Things we might want to see: - Commitment to delivering readable, well thought out and tested code. - A few years professional working experience with Ruby on Rails (and if not, a very experienced developer willing to learn it quickly) - Experience with some technologies we use, or comparables (Postgres, RSpec, Heroku, Redis, Java) - Someone who can embrace working in an early-stage environment, particularly the willingness to be flexible and take on whatever needs to be done to make things happen.

Benefits: - Competitive compensation including equity in StrideUp - No elaborate hierarchies, we believe in a flat structure that helps the business grow exponentially. - Great WeWork office + whatever equipment you need to succeed. - Frequent team lunches and dinners. Coffee, drinks, cakes (!) on the house. - Collaborative team, that will do whatever we can to help you go grow both professionally and personally.

Get in touch at hiring@strideup.co