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After VWO’s acquisition, its founder reflected on workflow problems, customer feedback, and keeping growth within the means of the business.
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Show HN: Rem: Remember Everything (open source)
Original EnglishWhen allowed I use a tool called Manic Time that (in the paid version) does this.
Ask HN: What happens to older developers?
Original Englishthe two of us right now, but "fortunately" I didn't have a lot of stuff to begin with because I've never been paid very well. …
An Opinionated Guide to Modern Java Development, Part 1
Original Englishbut I think in it's important not to overlook the benefit of checked exceptions: if you're trying to write reliable software looking up and understanding …
Startup lessons
Original EnglishJudging from the "I failed" Ask HN: posts, I think this might be one of the least expected but extremely true ones.
TomTom’s new mapping platform and ecosystem
Original EnglishGarmin support told me to reset the device and make a new account. (Which meant I lost all my tracks).
I make $10k per month with the Amazon Affiliate Program
Original EnglishAffiliates make a decent percentage there (75%) but I suspect they have the same frustration that I do: Udemy has sales EVERY FEW DAYS.
“Fast Kernel Headers” Tree -v1: Eliminate the Linux Kernel's “Dependency Hell”
Original EnglishThe method I used was to first add macros to all memory and register references.
After 3 Years, I Failed. Here's All My Startup's Code
Original EnglishIn life, to be honest, I failed as much as I have succeeded.
From an almost-acquisition to closure: plans are not cash
A founder described an acquisition falling apart during a financial crisis and the eventual closure of the business.
Even near a promising exit, plan to survive independently.