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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
TheWhetherMan Link ParentThe reason for landing on a PWA was due to a friend's suggestion who has a bit more coding experience than I. I've only really done basic python scripts and automations, so I wouldn't say I'm too...The reason for landing on a PWA was due to a friend's suggestion who has a bit more coding experience than I. I've only really done basic python scripts and automations, so I wouldn't say I'm too familiar with web development besides the basics. My understanding is that we would be able to make the app and everything ahead of time, download everything to our phones (after testing and formatting for different phones/browsers of course), and then we would be good to go.
However, after looking at React Native, this seems to be a more natural and easier solution for what I'm trying to accomplish. The main advantage (from what I'm understanding) is that it'll operate as a dedicated app instead of having the main interface be through a web browser. I like the idea of having developed modules or packages to make implementing certain features easier.
I'm not sure about the OpenStreetMap component for what it currently requires. Given that the map feature list is pretty limited, it might be a bit overkill. Also, Bonnaroo is held on an operational farm, so the structures for the event are only up for a certain amount of days. It might be difficult to distinguish landmarks or have a visual reference if there are no roads or built landmarks to go off of in the underlying imagery.
I've actually been wanting to develop SQL skills, so I'll definitely look into that as a database solution for hosting the backend data.
Thanks for the suggestions!!
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
TheWhetherMan LinkCurrently scrambling to work on an app to help me and my friends who will be going to Bonnaroo in June (it's a large multi-genre music festival in Tennessee for those unfamiliar). There is already...Currently scrambling to work on an app to help me and my friends who will be going to Bonnaroo in June (it's a large multi-genre music festival in Tennessee for those unfamiliar). There is already an official app for the event, but some red-flag reviews regarding security concerns have prevented me from wanting to use it as a solution.
So far I've landed on a Progressive Web App (PWA) as a possible solution for the features I'm looking to implement:
- The entire app must be fully functional without Internet connection, as there is little to no cellular service available once on the festival grounds
- Provide maps (images) of the camp grounds and main area with the ability to add custom markers for things like meetup spots, camp area, etc.
- List of all the acts available, with the ability to "favorite" acts for adding to a personal lineup. Each act will have a small bio associated with them including genre(s), which stage they are at and what day they are performing at
- Lineup section where you can view an entire day's schedule based on acts that you favorited in the prior section. In addition, I'm looking to add the ability for users to color acts different shades to highlight those that are "must sees", and notification customization for each act
- Miscellaneous lists for things like a list of food vendors, water stations, non-music attractions, etc.
I've never done any sort of app development before, so I'd love to hear suggestions as for the best way to go about this.
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Comment on House passes bill that could ban TikTok in the US, sending it to the Senate in ~tech
TheWhetherMan LinkIs this the same bill proposed a little bit ago that also aimed to ban tiktok but also banned vpn's? Or is this a revised version of that original bill?Is this the same bill proposed a little bit ago that also aimed to ban tiktok but also banned vpn's? Or is this a revised version of that original bill?
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Comment on The spiralling cost of insuring against climate disasters – rising home premiums are a de facto ‘carbon price’ on consumers as extreme weather events become more frequent in ~enviro
TheWhetherMan LinkDon't know if this was mentioned in the article from the paywall, but some of the rising costs of natural disaster insurance is also due to self inflicted damage. In the case of hurricanes or...Don't know if this was mentioned in the article from the paywall, but some of the rising costs of natural disaster insurance is also due to self inflicted damage. In the case of hurricanes or coastal inland flooding especially, houses on the coast become flooded, estimated for financial settlement and then rebuilt on the same exact plot of land it was just on, even though they know it's estimated to be underwater in the next 3-5 years.
Source: worked for an insurance company for several years as a modeler for hurricane impacts on commercial properties along the Atlantic coast
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Comment on Everyone’s a sellout now in ~life
TheWhetherMan Link ParentTangentially, this is why I hate requirements akin to "you can't teach a college course unless you've published a research paper under that topic". (I'm sure this isn't a requirement everyehere,...Tangentially, this is why I hate requirements akin to "you can't teach a college course unless you've published a research paper under that topic". (I'm sure this isn't a requirement everyehere, but my college had it) In my opinion, it was what led to so many frustrating experiences with professors that were clearly knowledgeable in the subject, but had no idea how to communicate their knowledge to a group of people
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Comment on Discussion Megathread | BLAST Premier Spring Final 2023 in ~games
TheWhetherMan Link ParentThis would be awesome if it was the standard for posting these type of updates, especially for people that might be looking for a specific match results midway through an event, but don't want to...This would be awesome if it was the standard for posting these type of updates, especially for people that might be looking for a specific match results midway through an event, but don't want to spoil the rest
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Comment on How do you manage your finances? in ~finance
TheWhetherMan Link ParentFor me, I'm always worried about financial information being revealed should any company (not just Monarch, but any financial tracking institution) become compromised. I really like the design and...For me, I'm always worried about financial information being revealed should any company (not just Monarch, but any financial tracking institution) become compromised. I really like the design and layout of Monarch, my question is whether there's anything in particular that might make you more confident in this company's security compared to all the others?
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Comment on Anyone here like e-scooters? in ~transport
TheWhetherMan LinkAlong the same lines, I just recently picked up an electric skateboard, and the ability to move with the cars downtown is awesome. That being said, I definitely sympathize with your concerns with...Along the same lines, I just recently picked up an electric skateboard, and the ability to move with the cars downtown is awesome. That being said, I definitely sympathize with your concerns with theft and portability, even with the more portable form-factor of my own board. I think given the mass density of battery technology, there is always going to be that trade-off between weight/portability and range/power
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Comment on What is your favorite roller coaster? in ~hobbies
TheWhetherMan LinkMy absolute favorite is the Maverick at Cedar Point (which I thought I remembered a news article saying they had removed it but apparently it's still up?). With a fast past, it had everything:...My absolute favorite is the Maverick at Cedar Point (which I thought I remembered a news article saying they had removed it but apparently it's still up?). With a fast past, it had everything: Plenty of loops, twists, and turns, two fast launches so you're not spending days to get to the top of the initial hill, a beautiful view of Lake Erie, and not a long wait time. When my dad took me up there for my birthday years ago, we rode it 3-4 times in a row in under an hour, thanks to the aforementioned Fast Past
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Comment on What is your favorite roller coaster? in ~hobbies
TheWhetherMan Link ParentI find it funny that the two Carowind coasters that were mentioned were the ones we didn't try (either didn't look interesting or were closed when we went a couple of months ago)I find it funny that the two Carowind coasters that were mentioned were the ones we didn't try (either didn't look interesting or were closed when we went a couple of months ago)
Per @creesch 's comment last week, I began developing an app for myself and some friends to use for organizing our Bonnaroo experience (an upcoming music festival). So far I've been able to distinguish and/or surpass some main hurdles:
Overall I've made a lot more progress in a week than I thought possible, and I hope the main hurdles can be surpassed here soon, as the festival is in a month and some change.