<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Hacker News: jmconfuzeus</title><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=jmconfuzeus</link><description>Hacker News RSS</description><docs>https://hnrss.org/</docs><generator>hnrss v2.1.1</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:26:57 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://hnrss.org/user?id=jmconfuzeus" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"></atom:link><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (September 2023)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>SEEKING WORK | REMOTE | WORLDWIDE<p>Full stack developer able to build products end-to-end.<p>My latest project is Folderr (<a href="https://folderr.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://folderr.com</a>), a Python/Django backend, ReactJS front-end, and Capacitor/Ionic for the IOS and Android apps. I also handle deployment to AWS, including infrastructure management.<p>Hire me to work on your SaaS product and you won't regret it.<p>Use this google form to contact me: <a href="https://forms.gle/sgGdZMPaGy9ch8bt6" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://forms.gle/sgGdZMPaGy9ch8bt6</a></p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:57:36 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37383097</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37383097</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37383097</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: What is the best place to hire part time devs?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I'm currently helping 2 other clients build their MVP and would like to help you out part time (~20 hours per week).<p>Share your contact details if you're interested or use this form to contact me: <a href="https://forms.gle/sgGdZMPaGy9ch8bt6" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://forms.gle/sgGdZMPaGy9ch8bt6</a></p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36845336</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36845336</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36845336</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "How to be a consultant, a freelancer, or an independent contractor (2009)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I live frugally and am a big saver. However, the anxiety gets me every time.<p>I suppose it's a small price to pay.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:54:24 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36801385</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36801385</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36801385</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "How to be a consultant, a freelancer, or an independent contractor (2009)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>As a programmer, it's always a few months of work before the client stops spending on development. At that point, I can go up to 3 months without work, which means high anxiety because if I wasn't able to save much, I have to scurry around trying to find work. Sometimes I get a referral or two but it'd be nice to have about the same stability as being employed.<p>How do you programmers here manage to land a constant amount of work while freelancing?</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:05:07 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36773624</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36773624</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36773624</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Mistakes to avoid to build a better 1-person business"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I'll add to that since this is Hacker News:<p>If you're building a SaaS, don't use a front-end framework and tools like Tailwindcss. Instead, use a full-stack framework like Django or Rails and build your UI with Bootstrap.<p>A lot of SaaS founders underestimate the importance of time to market. I worked on 2 projects where the founders wanted their apps built using the latest and greatest tech stack loved by silicon valley startups. Turns out, using the same tech stack as VC funded companies costs a fortune in terms of both time and money, so, you end up not shipping fast enough or not at all.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:19:06 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36433482</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36433482</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36433482</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: Is Bootstrap still used in new projects?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Yes because it makes it easy to build good looking UIs.<p>You can move on to something like Tailwind but then your html will look messed up. You'll also have to pay for the Tailwind UI component library if you want to build faster. That's something you get for free with Bootstrap.<p>I don't see why anyone would stop using Bootstrap anytime soon.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:19:57 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35237154</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35237154</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35237154</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "How much can you get out of a $4 VPS?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I recently migrated a client's app to a $10 VPS. Before that, the app was running on AWS with a couple EC2 instances, RDS, and lambda costing about $300/month.<p>The client was skeptical and asked about whether it's gonna be stable and scalable.<p>3 months later, the app is running buttery smooth.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:18:32 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34685989</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34685989</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34685989</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (February 2023)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>SEEKING WORK - Remote<p>Hello, I'm Josh.<p>Just recently, I helped my client launch <a href="https://folderr.com" rel="nofollow">https://folderr.com</a> after he got burned by an incompetent team.<p>The app is full-stack Django, React, including Ionic/Capacitor mobile apps. I worked on all these technologies including deployment to AWS, Apple Store, and Google Play.<p>In summary, I'm a true full-stack developer so you no longer have to juggle between different contractors to get features out. Once you hire me, you'll be able to launch your product in no time.<p>Here's what my client has to say:<p>"As someone who has spent 15 years in the software industry, both as a product director and as the founder of multiple software companies (one scaling to more than 250k users), I can attest that it is not easy to find a full-stack developer who possesses both exceptional technical skills and strong communication and trustworthiness. But in Josh, I have found such a candidate. He has not only demonstrated a deep understanding of technologies such as Python, React, AWS, and Ionic, but he has also consistently shown himself to be an effective communicator and a trustworthy team member. Josh is a self-starter who is able to quickly understand product and feature requirements and instantly resolve complex issues, something my previous development agency in India was not able to do. I could go on and on about the problems I've faced with other developers around the world, but I'll just sum it up by saying that Josh is one of the best developers I've ever worked with. It is without hesitation that I would recommend Josh to any organization."
Love, 
Tim"<p>Let's start by discussing your project over a quick video call. Fill in the contact form on my website and I will reach back: <a href="https://joshkaramuth.com/contact/" rel="nofollow">https://joshkaramuth.com/contact/</a></p>
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:33:24 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34620343</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34620343</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34620343</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: What's the best tech stack for indie hacking?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>If you really want the best stack that will impress all your engineer friends then use the following:<p>1. Rust backend that communicates with another Go based API. Use Rust for the performance critical parts and Go for the rest.<p>2. Use Python to build a machine learning model of some sort for your app.<p>3. Build your marketing website using JAMSTACK. Use a NextJS frontend, an Express API for rendering server state. Deploy the whole thing on Kubernetes. Make sure to automate everything using CI/CD so that deployment can be done using a single command or click.<p>4. Build your app frontend using a mixture of SvelteKIT and server side templates. Use Svelte to provide fluid user experience and server pages for simplicity. You can also mix in React and Vue if you like. Depends on how impressed you want your friends to be.<p>5. Also make sure to use multiple different databases. Use PostgreSQL for relational data, MongoDB for tree like structures, and also try some SQLite for simple stuff. If your friends read HN then they're gonna be really impressed by your use of SQLite.<p>That should set your up, don't try to over-complicate things. With a bit of luck, you'll be able to ship real software in less than 5 years.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:49:18 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34556842</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34556842</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34556842</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: Self-hosting in 2023: Nextcloud on Linode, or...?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Just go to <a href="https://www.kimsufi.com/en-ie/dedicated-servers/" rel="nofollow">https://www.kimsufi.com/en-ie/dedicated-servers/</a> and grab a cheap dedicated server with 1TB+ HDD.<p>How do you protect your data from accidental loss then? Simply backup using Restic to a Backblaze B2 bucket.<p>And that's how you get dirt cheap self hosted services.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:13:27 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34526118</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34526118</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34526118</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (December 2022)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>SEEKING WORK | REMOTE | Both US and Euro timezone.<p>I'm a Python/Django & React developer with 7 years of experience.<p>You have a SaaS product that needs to be shipped asap? Talk to me asap because I enjoy working in high paced environments where we release features regularly.<p>Stop worrying about freelancers writing dirty code to ruin your software and then leave you in the dust. You can have me develop end-to-end + review the code pushed by junior developers to ensure high quality standards and longevity.<p>I know how to fix a legacy code-base. No matter how bad your situation is, I can help you recover and start shipping features again.<p>I'm a hard worker who doesn't hesitate to push code during weekends as well.You can be sure I'll be available during emergencies. My past clients will vouch for me.<p>Let's talk more on video call. Email me at michael@confuzeus.com</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:03:38 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33829936</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33829936</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33829936</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask HN: How do you communicate with inexperienced clients?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Sometimes I get clients who don't know how development works and end up getting angry when I charge them more than expected hours.<p>For example, they ask me to add a feature to their app but then I take 10 hours to install their project on my computer because the previous developer added package-lock.json to .gitignore. Then I take a couple more hours getting through the spaghetti code so that I can actually figure out how to add the feature.<p>Have you experienced this before? If yes then how can you communicate with the client that you're not trying to scam them?</p>
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<p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33433222">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33433222</a></p>
<p>Points: 2</p>
<p># Comments: 3</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:31:46 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33433222</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33433222</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33433222</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (November 2022)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>SEEKING WORK | Remote | Worldwide<p>Full-stack developer with 7 years of experience looking to help you scale your Django/Typescript/React project.<p>Github: <a href="https://github.com/confuzeus" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/confuzeus</a><p>Website: <a href="https://confuzeus.com" rel="nofollow">https://confuzeus.com</a><p>michael<bat>confuzeus[dot]com</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:06:17 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33427473</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33427473</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33427473</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: Thinking about Leaving Gmail"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>It's also good. There's also mailcow that provides a containerized solution.<p>Running your own mail server is not hard at all.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:30:21 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33370043</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33370043</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33370043</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: Thinking about Leaving Gmail"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I've been running my own mail server for a while now and nothing bad happened so far.<p>Spam detection with rspamd is surprisingly good.<p>If you like tinkering you might consider it as well.<p>I used this guide to do it: <a href="https://workaround.org/ispmail" rel="nofollow">https://workaround.org/ispmail</a><p>But instead of mysql I use sqlite which is easier to work with.<p>I also built a small app to help me manage the database more easily: <a href="https://github.com/confuzeus/mailiness" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/confuzeus/mailiness</a></p>
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:29:20 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33362776</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33362776</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33362776</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: What language should a Java dev switch to in 2022?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Why do Java developers wear glasses? Because they don't C#.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:32:33 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33284531</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33284531</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33284531</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Go: Redefining For Loop Variable Semantics"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I see, it makes sense to force people to use different variables for iteration in that case because it can easily trip inexperienced developers up.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:39:23 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33166303</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33166303</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33166303</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Go: Redefining For Loop Variable Semantics"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Dunno what you mean by getting it right tbh.<p>for i in range(10)<p>The statement literally declares or sets a variable named i in that scope. When the loop exits, i still exists in the scope with the value 9. If you call a function that was given a reference to i, the value will be 9 as expected because the function was called after the loop exited.<p>Don't see any quirk or mistake here.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:53:50 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33165691</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33165691</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33165691</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Ask HN: Getting tired of complexity in web development"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I think we would be much better off using traditional html, bootstrap scss, and some jquery for interactions. But nobody likes to be boring so React it is.<p>React itself isn't really the problem because there are some valid use cases for it. However, it's currently being thrown at every web development problem even when there are better and more stable solutions.<p>But if I had to use React today, I'd stay away from MUI for sure since they constantly demonstrated a lack of maturity.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:18:53 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33164380</link><dc:creator>jmconfuzeus</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33164380</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33164380</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by jmconfuzeus in "Go: Redefining For Loop Variable Semantics"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Technically, it makes sense for Python to work like this because your functions are being bound to a variable i which is located in the global scope.<p>I wouldn't call this a design mistake but more of a misunderstanding of how scope works.</p>
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