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Ask HN: What is the future of Swift on the server-side?
Original EnglishI have deployed my backend on a tiny DO droplet using Docker, and it just works.
Reversible Migrations in Rails 3.1
Original EnglishAs a result, my migrations are waaaay faster (batch updates rather loops, etc) and I've never had this problem since.
Ask HN: What's your favorite online-backup tool?
Original EnglishWe now try to get people set up with Carbonite, mostly because of its pricing, ease-of-use, and compatibility with most platforms.
Show HN: NameTerrific - Domain names for geeks
Original EnglishI am paying $8.49 per .com right now with Fabulous.
LogMeIn to discontinue free remote access product
Original EnglishIt would have been nice to decide within 30 days but I suspect LogMeIn has calculated how long it took customers to switch when they …
Ask HN: Which cloud do you use, and why?
Original EnglishIt costs around $500 per year, offers your company access to a large number of Microsoft software licenses, free access to seats of Office 365 …
Will California become America's first failed state?
Original EnglishWhen I quit to pursue my first startup, I got a letter letting me know I had $2,000 in a PERS retirement account.
Ask HN: People above 35, would you risk your job and start a company?
Original EnglishPost 35 years old, I wanted to start a business for entirely different reasons.
Ask HN: Why Haskell?
Original EnglishHonestly, when I have to sum up in one sentence why I love using Haskell, it's because it makes my job easier.