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SHOW HN2011
77points
29comments
#152of 1,097 in 2011
Top 14%of 2011 by points
How HN took it
DebatedReal support and real criticism
3 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 4 critical, out of 9 comments about the project. Thread score +0.05.
Design: 1 for, 3 againstDocs: 2 for, 0 againstIdea: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Live coding style feels like pair programming
From 1 comment
I really like the "live" style of these screencasts. It seems almost like I'm pair programming. I appreciate the polished feel of screencasts like the RailsCasts, but this feels…
leeohsheeus on HN
Helpful for getting started with Backbone
From 2 comments
I started playing with backbone.js and stumbled upon your other intro video where you explained the basics. Combined with the docs and another example, it was pretty helpful for…
ramanujam on HNI've been trying to get into using Backbone for a while, but I've been frustrated by the lack of resources - the official docs are essentially just a lengthy reference and an…
avolcano on HN
Objections
Live webcam video distracts from code and adds file size
From 2 comments
Not that it's ugly, its just distracting from the code, also it takes up screen real estate. Just my 2 cents, if that's your style, go with it.
jcapote on HNI've found the same thing. Solid colors of a screen capture can easily compress to under 200 MB for 60 minutes of video, but live action (even with only small movements) can…
topfunky on HN
Backbone docs are already good and source is readable
From 2 comments
I'd be interested to see what value this adds compared to the documentation and existing (free) blog posts on it's use. IMHO Backbone's docs are super friendly and if you're…
pjmurray on HNThe Backbone source code is concise and well documented. If you feel like you've hit a wall, it might be worth your while to read through it. Check it out at…
mshafrir on HN
Requests
Official tutorial or curated list of tutorials
From 3 comments
The Backbone.js homepage assumes that you're somewhat familiar with building JavaScript-heavy web applications ... I can see how it would be lacking if you're coming at it fresh.…
jashkenas on HNYes, please! Any form of official tutorial would be welcome. And indeed, if you could "endorse" high-quality tutorials by linking to them it would be great.
ez77 on HNA good official tutorial would be fantastic, one that walked through something with a little more complexity than the basic to-dos demo. It's not that the official docs are…
avolcano on HN
Option to toggle live video on and off
From 2 comments
What about making an actual screencasting site where someone can turn the live video on and off in JS?
randall on HNHaha, I know. I have an ugly mug for sure. :) That's always been kind of my style for screencasting in general. I think it gives it a nice personal feel. But would you rather…
joeybeninghove on HN
Questions
Is this a different video from the earlier screencast?
From 1 comment
Hi Joey, I remember watching a screencast by you on the same topic (linked from HN) a few weeks ago. Is this a different video?
niyazpk on HN
Alternatives named
PeepCode Backbone screencasts
From 2 comments
FYI, there are a few other resources kicking around too. Thanks to OP for another. http://peepcode.com/products/backbone-js http://peepcode.com/products/backbone-ii…
rapind on HNI'll second the Peepcode screencasts, they worked really well for me.
mshafrir on HN
Arturo Adib's Hello Backbone.js tutorial
From 1 comment
This is a great step by step tutorial leading to the Todos example. http://arturadib.com/hello-backbonejs/ Including it or something similar would be beneficial for beginners. As…
ramanujam on HN
Backbone.js official docs and source code
From 2 comments
I'd be interested to see what value this adds compared to the documentation and existing (free) blog posts on it's use. IMHO Backbone's docs are super friendly and if you're…
pjmurray on HNThe Backbone source code is concise and well documented. If you feel like you've hit a wall, it might be worth your while to read through it. Check it out at…
mshafrir on HN