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flashcards for certification study
SHOW HN2021
How HN took it
13 positive, 13 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 11 critical, out of 39 comments about the project. Thread score +0.05.
Idea: 7 for, 4 againstDesign: 4 for, 3 againstDocs: 1 for, 3 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Clean, attractive UI and colour scheme.
From 3 comments
I have been building my own SRS flashcard web app, targeted specifically for language learning. Your implementation, UX-wise, is similar to mine (e.g. I have nearly identical…
dsiegel2275 on HNQuite a lovely UI.
tomcam on HNGreat UI work! If you want printable flashcards for offline study, you can get some here:…
dr-smooth on HN
Useful resource for AWS certification prep.
From 2 comments
I'm a developer with some experience of AWS, about to start studying for AWS Certs, and looking for good materials. These look amazing - thanks so much!
mcelearr on HNWell done! Thanks for those who needs to pass AWS Certs. But on another side after checking few flashcards it seems you will turn into an AWS Marketing Parrot, more than really…
js4ever on HN
Objections
Questions parrot AWS marketing rather than teaching skills.
From 2 comments
Well done! Thanks for those who needs to pass AWS Certs. But on another side after checking few flashcards it seems you will turn into an AWS Marketing Parrot, more than really…
js4ever on HNThanks for the feedback! You're definitely right that some of the questions are simply parroting AWS marketing points. I tried to optimize the question set for passing Associate…
baobabKoodaa on HN
Cards are too wordy.
From 2 comments
I found the flashcards wordy. However, I feel they need to be even more wordy. Acronyms should be resolved, at least once, per card (preferably on the explanation, to aid…
waffletower on HNThese cards are too long:…
contradistinct on HN
Some content is technically inaccurate, such as Direct Connect encryption.
From 1 comment
I might be too late to not get lost in the comments, but I did notice this flashcard: > How can you establish a secure connection from your office or on-premises datacenter to…
joshuamarksmith on HN
Wobbling card animation is distracting.
From 1 comment
I really like this app. I only have one minor piece of feedback, and that's that the card wobbling while you're reading the question is very, very distracting.
heleninboodler on HN
Requests
Offer an Anki deck export.
From 1 comment
This is terrific, thank you! Have you considered offering the cards as an Anki deck?
dotancohen on HN
Use How-do-you questions rather than What-is questions.
From 1 comment
I have to agree. While the cards themselves are a useful format, I wish this had more "How do you..." rather than "What is..." questions. E.g. Q: "How do you provide temporary…
hliyan on HN
Convert content to markdown or one file per card.
From 1 comment
That's great. That way it can cater to both those who are looking to get a certification and those who just want to apply the skills (like myself). Another thought: would you be…
hliyan on HN
Questions
How does the site work?
From 1 comment
Please explain how this thing works. Thanks.
slava_kiose on HN
Alternatives named
Printable AWS flashcards from Reddit.
From 1 comment
Great UI work! If you want printable flashcards for offline study, you can get some here:…
dr-smooth on HN
Anki.
From 1 comment
This is terrific, thank you! Have you considered offering the cards as an Anki deck?
dotancohen on HN