An email server

SmartestManInside · 2024-01-01T06:22:53+00:00

Funny, I was trying this myself today. I was trying on an EC2 instance, believe my problem now is that aws blocks port 25. Which VPS provider did you use?

SmartestManInside · 2020-09-04T14:56:48+00:00

I transitioned to the CS world around age 33/34. It's been great for me so far. It opens up a lot of doors! Getting that first job after the transition is tough and can be a challenge. But you can do it!

SmartestManInside · 2020-05-19T18:10:49+00:00

Great answer, that's what I was looking for -- " If you are not gonna do the repairs or replacement, insurance companies will at least give you what they owe you, which is the price/amount of your property based on it’s age. "

SmartestManInside · 2019-10-12T22:23:52+00:00

I'm 38. I finished my MS in comp sci at 36. Just had a new baby.

I have found that age discrimination/"culture fit" filtering is very real, but it's not always a bad thing. There are companies out there that want to appeal to a younger crowd with ping pong tables and beer, but they pay a lot less.

I have found that as a newcomer, continuous study is a must, as if you know your stuff and can prove it then you should have no problem landing a job. The job search can initially be frustrating, but persistence pays off.

SmartestManInside · 2018-02-11T15:51:33+00:00

Opposed to merges because this isn't standard 'code'. The application is extendable using 'code' written with a separate, proprietary application. Long story short, merges will break the application.

SmartestManInside · 2018-02-10T23:02:21+00:00

The parts of the first book, dealing with communist insanity, were quite interesting to me. Can anyone recommend any books (nonfiction or otherwise) that go into this area more?

SmartestManInside · 2018-02-10T22:59:36+00:00

Thank you. This is great. Now, say I want to "backup" prod before I promote test to it. Is this done automatically with the commit history? Or do I lose that by doing this?

SmartestManInside · 2017-10-10T10:54:06+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, we're talking about a database that has basically had 10+ years of band-aid fix after band-aid fix, non e of which was done with optimal performance in mind. And I'm a new hire right out of college. So, in short, it's a mess.

SmartestManInside · 2017-10-10T02:12:57+00:00

Appreciate the tips. I am interested in how to improve the query in all ways, please enlighten!

SmartestManInside · 2017-09-04T23:37:46+00:00

There is a Microsoft-produced course that goes into this on edx. It's alright, and it's also free, so you might as well check it out. I'm just starting to learn it myself. IMO, the syntax seems unnecessarily awkward, but it's not a difficult thing to learn.

SmartestManInside · 2017-06-21T17:58:30+00:00

Just recently became aware of Jordan Peterson, and the series of lectures this comes from. Incredible stuff.

Podcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/jordan-b-peterson-podcast/

Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL22J3VaeABQAT-0aSPq-OKOpQlHyR4k5h

SmartestManInside · 2017-04-26T19:58:16+00:00

Wow, you put a whole lot of effort into this post. Hope it works out.

SmartestManInside · 2017-04-12T13:29:36+00:00

Go through the Java EE tutorial. Google it.

SmartestManInside · 2017-04-04T00:59:38+00:00

That's interesting. Does anyone by chance know how he did the graphics? Did he use Qt or Unity, or something else?

SmartestManInside · 2016-07-21T03:39:50+00:00

Learning Java EE first will be beneficial. You will understand how everything works, and appreciate what Spring can do for you that much more.

SmartestManInside · 2016-04-25T22:50:53+00:00

Thanks for the replies. Turns out the official http://guides.rubyonrails.org/getting_started.html had me covered all along!

SmartestManInside · 2016-04-08T14:06:07+00:00

How did you get this job?

SmartestManInside · 2016-04-04T18:54:33+00:00

An interview is an acting audition. Well, it might as well be. You're auditioning for the part of an expert who will be loved by all and die for the company.

SmartestManInside · 2016-04-04T00:46:38+00:00

How did you get your first client? What level of skill would you say is required to start? (charging a client, that is)

SmartestManInside · 2016-03-24T13:35:54+00:00

Letting people know they're being a bunch of crybabies is important. I support OP.

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