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mdn0420 | 6 years ago | on: PID Without a PhD (2016) [pdf]

Game developer here - I used a PID controller to implement some vehicle controls/animations in our game recently and it works quite lovely.

mdn0420 | 7 years ago | on: Snowboarding for Geeks

You'll also learn much faster by going consecutive days rather than going a single day with weeks or months in between.

mdn0420 | 7 years ago | on: Snowboarding for Geeks

Absolutely. Concussions are a very real thing and it’s definitely not worth any serious injuries. The better you get, the harder the falls will be.

mdn0420 | 7 years ago | on: My First Year of Freelancing

I'm assuming you transitioned into consulting from a corporate role. Were there any steps you took in preparation for that transition as well as any "exit criteria" before making the transition?

mdn0420 | 7 years ago | on: Apartment baiting with Facebook Ads

Direct mail marketing is a popular strategy in the real estate investing world. You can pull lists of properties+owners and filter by various criteria. Foreclosures or absentee owners are some pretty common ones.

mdn0420 | 8 years ago | on: Ask HN: Do you have the courage to abandon your high paying job?

I'm at a similar crossroads right now albeit with different numbers. I actually work for a mobile gaming company, making a solid salary and get to work fully remote. The job is no longer fulfilling and I feel like I need to try going on my own at least once. Perhaps forming a support group for individuals making this transition would be helpful :P

Have you thought about looking for a cofounder to share some of this risk with you? However, I hear that's not an easy task either.

mdn0420 | 8 years ago | on: Ask HN: Strategies for mentoring junior developers?

In my experience, pair program is especially valuable for learning workflow, tools, debugging tricks, etc. For instance, I remember learning how to efficiently navigate a project with an IDE through pair programming. For ramping up on codebase/architecture, I prefer a brain dump then go off on my own and ask questions as needed. Every person has their own method and preferences of course.

mdn0420 | 8 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2017)

Haven't received a reply either. Also have seen the OP post the same response here multiple times. Is there much benefit in keeping the flood gates open if you're already overwhelmed?

mdn0420 | 8 years ago | on: Ask HN: Does a good desk setup make you more productive?

I find ergonomics is the most important factor for me. My desk is a bit cluttered but it doesn't affect my productivity (I think?).

A comfortable chair, keyboard, mouse and monitor setup is almost critical for working an extended period of time. I also work from home and realized I needed a dedicated room/area for my workspace. Before this, I was in a smaller apartment and my desk was in the living room area. I noticed my morale deteriorating after a few months in that environment.

mdn0420 | 8 years ago | on: Ask HN: Do you work remotely? How did you get that job?

I'm a Principal Software Engineer at my company and had been working there for about 4 years (on-site) before I transitioned into fully remote.

I was moving away from the city for personal reasons and discussed options with my manager/team. It helps if you've demonstrated your ability as a self-directed high performer.

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