Missing the point. Netflix has sizable gaps in their streaming that are only filled by the DVD plan. Filling those gaps for $2 is a lot more reasonable than $8.
No, I get the point. The services are not equal in terms of catalogue depth. They're also not equal in terms of viewing volume.
If I used the DVD plan to fill those gaps, I would be annoyed too. But I don't, I only use streaming. I suspect the majority of users were either overwhelmingly streaming or overwhelmingly DVD oriented. The cost to fill the gaps for those users wasn't adequately covered by the $2, and since they were the minority, they put a wall between the services.
My point was, I still perceive $7.99 unlimited streaming as a great value for the product. Gaps and all.
Without turning this into another Python vs Ruby post, let me ask this:
How should someone choose between the two when the priorities are time and quality of the learning resources online? Rails has RailsforZombies and the Poignant guide. Does Django compete? Which would be more valuable on a resume?
I also tried both, I was recently promoted into a position where I'm surrounded by developers. They all say both work, but they also all say go Django.
I like Django documentation, I'm a rookie and I'm making progress. Progress is encouraging.
Start with Zed's LearnPythonTheHardWay... then move onto Django.
Rails will get you there, too. My support group is familiar with Django, which is generally the biggest deciding factor.
Rails has better tutorials, Django has a more complete and up-to-date manual. I tried both and had a much easier time picking up Django because it was easier to see exactly what it was doing. YMMV.
I would personally use this over Groupon. Especially if it integrates well with all the current Google services I use. I'm sure Groupon is a bit uneasy about this one.
I'd say yes, but I'm sure the favorable degree to which a recruiter may look upon an employed candidate is less in the tech industry than that of more traditional corporate oriented businesses.
If you're applying to start ups, I doubt they'd care as long as you have the skills necessary.
Is it a web application or just an ecommerce website. If you don't know the difference head over to google.
If it's a web app, find a technical co-founder.. if you can't find one and are dedicated to making something happen, start learning python/django or ruby/rails.
If it's just a website selling things online, you may be fine with a CMS system, look into Magento, Drupal, Joomla, Wordpress etc..
Team up with that new housemate of yours. Make him your CTO, get a prototype up and running.
Pick up a book or do some online tutorials in whatever the prototype is built in... Learn HTML & CSS - very easy to learn.
You're going to have a million more ideas in your lifetime you will regard as amazing and life changing, trust me. Use this one to get your feet wet. Start doing.
I've fallen into this trap as of late... definitely need to shut up and tinker...
There are so many wavering viewpoints and opinions on topics like Rails vs Django, what to use when, does your framework hinder acquisition possibilities, etc, that you can easily wander off path; Above all else: Play, build, learn.
His blog has great advice for new entrepreneurs. Especially when you don't have a tech co-founder... He covers in depth how he went about learning to code a basic prototype and provides a solid outline to go about doing so.
Now consider the price of HD streaming The Office Season 1-6 on Netflix, $7.99/mo.
Thank you, Netflix.
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