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Launch HN: DevFlight (YC W19) – Helping open-source maintainers make money
99 by vbordo | 56 comments on Hacker News.
Hey HN, We’re Victor and Tony, founders of DevFlight ( https://devflight.com ). We help open-source maintainers make money. Think of us as agents for open-source maintainers. We met last year through the Indie Hackers community. It’s one of the luckiest things that’s ever happened to us. We clicked immediately. It became clear we share an obsession with building things to make developers’ lives easier. We began working on small developer-centric projects together. We started DevFlight after recognizing maintainers are the most underserved developers. They provide immense value and get little in return. We’ve spoken with many maintainers who’ve told us the current open-source development model is unsustainable for them. Their projects often end up being a second full-time job without pay. Some have to stop supporting their projects altogether due to a lack of resources. It’s time to start paying maintainers well for their work. Making open-source development sustainable will benefit everyone in the long-term. Our vision is to make it possible for maintainers to receive a stable income that accurately reflects the value they bring to companies. We’re accomplishing this by connecting maintainers with companies who will pay them. If you’re a maintainer, apply now on our website to join the waitlist. We’re currently working with a small group of maintainers from popular projects. We’ll gradually expand this group. Shoot us an email to learn more. We’d love to chat with you. We aim to make the process of hiring maintainers dead simple for companies. We communicate when maintainers are available and what types of work they can provide. If your company is interested in learning more, please reach out to us. Companies are paying for things like priority email and on-demand support from maintainers, feature request prioritization, continued development of the project, faster bug fixes, and guaranteed project stability. This is not an exhaustive list. We take 10% from every contract we negotiate. We’re aware the contract model doesn’t work for everyone. We’re exploring other revenue models based on what’s best for our maintainer network. We’d be particularly interested in hearing any ideas about this from the HN community. This is a difficult problem to solve, because it’s fundamentally more of a human problem than a software one. Companies often aren’t aware of all the open-source software they’re dependent on. Many also have complex purchasing requirements and no clear understanding of how their company can directly benefit from paying maintainers. Solving this problem requires better communication, more transparency, and new systems. We know the HN community has a wealth of experience and knowledge on this topic. We’re excited to listen to any thoughts and experiences you’re willing to share with us. We want to continue to learn and evaluate how we’re approaching this problem, so fire away! Victor and Tony

New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Notable – The markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck

Show HN: Notable – The markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck
6 by fabiospampinato | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Faker – Struct Data Fake Generator in Go

Show HN: Faker – Struct Data Fake Generator in Go
28 by bxcodec | 4 comments on Hacker News.

FOX NEWS: Mexico confirms ending fast-track visa program for Central American caravan

Mexico confirms ending fast-track visa program for Central American caravan

Mexico’s Institute of National Migration confirmed with Fox News that the temporary asylum visa fast-track program is suspended, and no more visas will be given at the moment.

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FOX NEWS: Kurdish forces worry about US troop withdrawal from Syria

Kurdish forces worry about US troop withdrawal from Syria

Kurds rely on support from U.S. troops to eliminate ISIS; Benjamin Hall reports from Bahguz, Syria.

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FOX NEWS: Report: Trump and Putin met at G20 without staff present

Report: Trump and Putin met at G20 without staff present

President Trump had previously canceled a formal meeting with the Russian president.

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FOX NEWS: Captured militant remains defiant, defends decision to join ISIS

Captured militant remains defiant, defends decision to join ISIS

Unrepentant ISIS fighter from Trinidad, caught fleeing the battlefield in Syria, is now in the custody of Kurdish forces; Benjamin Hall reports.

via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2MGvxVM

FOX NEWS: Demonstrators in Venezuela take to the streets to show support for opposition leader Guaido

Demonstrators in Venezuela take to the streets to show support for opposition leader Guaido

Supporters of Juan Guaido demand Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's resignation; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela.

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FOX NEWS: Why Russia, China are fighting US push against Venezuela's Maduro

Why Russia, China are fighting US push against Venezuela's Maduro

The United States continues to squeeze and isolate the Venezuelan regime led by Nicolas Maduro with even more sanctions and prominent support for opposition leader Juan Guaido. But more than a week after protests erupted through the streets of the embattled nation, Maduro remains steadfast – with the hand of Russia and China working in and out of the shadows, complicating US efforts for change.

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FOX NEWS: Russian authorities arrest lawmaker in connection with 2 contract killings

Russian authorities arrest lawmaker in connection with 2 contract killings

Russian law enforcement authorities arrested a lawmaker, Senator Rauf Arashukov, Wednesday in the midst of a parliamentary session in connection with two contract murders.

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FOX NEWS: White House: Trump congratulates Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in phone call

White House: Trump congratulates Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in phone call

Guaido encourages Venezuelans to leave their homes and jobs for two hours of protest to demand that President Maduro resign; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela.

via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Bdy9Ga

FOX NEWS: Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say

Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say

An elderly man who opened fire on pedestrians on the French island of Corsica, killing one person and injuring six others, has committed suicide, officials said late Wednesday.

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FOX NEWS: US officially launches effort to have asylum-seekers wait in Mexico while their cases are processed

US officially launches effort to have asylum-seekers wait in Mexico while their cases are processed

'Remain in Mexico' or Migrant Protection Protocols require migrants seeking asylum in America to wait in Mexico while their claims play out; William La Jeunesse reports from Tijuana, Mexico.

via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2TlMUxt

FOX NEWS: Batman to get 2021 release with a much younger Bruce Wayne: report

Batman to get 2021 release with a much younger Bruce Wayne: report

Ben Affleck will be passing the baton to a new actor to play Batman in the planned 2021 release, according to reports.

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FOX NEWS: 'Jersey Shore' cast member Jenni 'JWoww' Farley accuses estranged husband of domestic abuse in lengthy open letter

'Jersey Shore' cast member Jenni 'JWoww' Farley accuses estranged husband of domestic abuse in lengthy open letter

"Jersey Shore" star Jenni "JWoww" Farley blasted her estranged husband Roger Mathews on Wednesday, claiming he abused and threatened her, while detailing the allegations in a lengthy open letter to him on her website and on social media.

via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2RwJ57a

FOX NEWS: MSNBC’s Chris Matthews questions whether climate change leads to illegal immigration

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews questions whether climate change leads to illegal immigration

MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews brought on liberal TV scientist Bill Nye the Science Guy on Wednesday night to discuss climate change and its potential ties to illegal immigration.

via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HFYJNz

FOX NEWS: Chicago police release 'people of interest' photos in 'Empire' actor's alleged attack case

Chicago police release 'people of interest' photos in 'Empire' actor's alleged attack case

Photos of "persons of interest" connected to the alleged attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were released by the Chicago Police Department Wednesday night.

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FOX NEWS: Kelly Ripa leaves flirty message on husband Mark Conseulos’ Instagram post: ‘Daddy, I love when you take over’

Kelly Ripa leaves flirty message on husband Mark Conseulos’ Instagram post: ‘Daddy, I love when you take over’

It seems as if Mark Consuelos' latest gig is getting his wife Kelly Ripa all hot and bothered.

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FOX NEWS: Jennifer Lopez’s ex Diddy and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez rave about her sizzling abs in social media comments

Jennifer Lopez’s ex Diddy and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez rave about her sizzling abs in social media comments

Jennifer Lopez has still got it going on.

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FOX NEWS: Carey Hart shares video of daughter, 7, shooting a rifle: ‘I’m raising the kids with knowledge of fire arms’

Carey Hart shares video of daughter, 7, shooting a rifle: ‘I’m raising the kids with knowledge of fire arms’

Carey Hart is raising his and wife Pink's children with "knowledge of firearms."

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FOX NEWS: Maddie Ziegler recalls introduction to Sia, explains how singer went from stranger to 'god mom'

Maddie Ziegler recalls introduction to Sia, explains how singer went from stranger to 'god mom'

Former “Dance Moms” star Maddie Ziegler shared kind words about the singer Sia during her “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” appearance on Tuesday.

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FOX NEWS: Farrah Abraham posts video of 9-year-old daughter dancing in bra and underwear

Farrah Abraham posts video of 9-year-old daughter dancing in bra and underwear

Farrah Abraham is dismissing criticism after posting a Snapchat video of her 9-year-old daughter, Sophia, dancing in a bra and underwear. The video showed Sophia dancing around in what appeared to be a dressing room of a New York City Nordstrom store. Abraham shook off the critics, saying, 'I know my daughter and I are living our best lives wearing Calvin Kleins.'

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FOX NEWS: Joanna Gaines opens up about the pressures of social media

Joanna Gaines opens up about the pressures of social media

Joanna Gaines is opening up about the pressures of social media.

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New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Would you hire a felon?

Ask HN: Would you hire a felon?
7 by melonbar | 9 comments on Hacker News.
I have posted a few times before regarding this topic but in short I have a few felonies for playing with bitcoins and drugs while in college. I have a job as a full-stack JavaScript dev (just launched a new Gatsby site last week, I <3 netlify) and am a founder in a startup that counts CocaCola as a client (in negotiations with a few more Fortune 500 companies as well). I love to code more than just about anything else in life (aside from perhaps naps and nachos). It legit saved my life from a terrible addiction. I have been out of trouble for six years now, I got my life in order, and am in a great mental space. Yet, I want to get remote work while I continue my own projects. I am a competent developer who can make it past interviews and code challenges alike. Yet no one will hire. I usually get to the end and am told I am a top candidate. But at whatever point I reveal my past, I immediately get 'waitlisted'. Honestly, I am just curious. Would you ever consider hiring someone such as myself? Any advice how I can find those who would? What are some creative ways that I could put myself out there and prove myself? Thanks a bunch for any advice, it means a lot.

New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Which large tech company will best prepare me to be a startup founder?

Ask HN: Which large tech company will best prepare me to be a startup founder?
4 by throwaway40404 | 5 comments on Hacker News.
- I'm soon to graduate from university. - I want to go into big tech for a few years as a software developer to do things like knock out student debt fast and have a secure job as I find my feet. - I also know that I want to found a startup a few years later. - Of the big tech companies, which cultures will help prepare me for this role most? Why and how?

New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: What are your rules-of-thumb for personal finance and saving?

Ask HN: What are your rules-of-thumb for personal finance and saving?
30 by elamje | 24 comments on Hacker News.
I am curious what kind of algorithms and rules you all follow to stay on top of your finances.

New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: How to practise Algo/DS for interviews that are every 2-3 years?

Ask HN: How to practise Algo/DS for interviews that are every 2-3 years?
7 by 1qazxsw23edc | 3 comments on Hacker News.
It's okay to learn Algorithms and Data structure once and practise questions to be good at it but once you leave practising you forget almost all the details and when time comes to interview for next company, you start to practise all over again to pass the interview which is quite inefficient and tedious. What strategies do you use to keep up with these interview questions every 2-3 years (assuming you change companies in 2-3 years)? One answer to this question is you keep on practising for eternity to keep your Algo/DS game up, but this means you can never devote your time to learn other fields you might be interested in or to work on your personal projects (assuming you are a full-time working professional and so have limited time to study). Also if you are not up-to-date with your Algo/DS skills, then there might be a situation that you have been given an opportunity to interview with a great company through Linkedin or something but because you are not practising Algo/DS during that time, you may miss the opportunity. So, how do you manage this situation where on one hand you want to learn new things but on the other hand don't want your Algo/DS skills to fade away?

New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: What are the most fun areas of programming?

Ask HN: What are the most fun areas of programming?
27 by that_thing | 30 comments on Hacker News.
I'm not satisfied with the challenge, mission, technologies, or quality of the projects I've done web development for. Are there more interesting, impactful, challenging, lighthearted, or otherwise more satisfying areas of programming?

New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Discipline but no focus, how to fix?

Ask HN: Discipline but no focus, how to fix?
21 by tinktank | 14 comments on Hacker News.
I am incredibly good at getting up and out of bed and going into work and doing 12 hour days. What I'm incredibly bad at is focusing on the task at hand. I will often go off on a tangent to learn how something works, or something shiny will come my way and I'll go off and play with it. What are your strategies for increasing focus for someone who has the discipline to put in the time?

New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: How to RTFM?

Ask HN: How to RTFM?
7 by rja907 | 5 comments on Hacker News.
I have seen dozens of times that people direct to the language manuals etc. to understand something in depth. I am a new college grad working as a Software Engineer and I mostly reference the manual when I cannot find something on Stackoverflow or some blog. Whenever I have tried to go through the manual, the kind of language used has diminished my interest and ended up in my giving it up. Also, I don't have an eidetic memory, so I don't see how manuals can be useful in the real sense but I really want to go in depth of some topics like PostgreSQL, Spring, Javascript, Python etc. It would be great to hear if someone actually reads the manual and is able to successfully apply it in their lives...