Hackalone
Dev tools
hackathon platform
SHOW HN2012
How HN took it
13 positive, 7 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 5 critical, out of 27 comments about the project. Thread score +0.20.
Idea: 8 for, 3 againstDesign: 4 for, 0 againstExecution: 1 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Terminal-style interface and UX is fun and informative.
From 3 comments
Thanks for the tip- that was pretty entertaining. Love the design and attention to detail...up arrow repeats last command. It's a refreshing departure from typical info sites and…
atldev on HNI love love LOVE the terminal emulation idea for an informative website. I had fun just poking around with the commands, and I got my information on what it was and how…
ImprovedSilence on HNgreat design for your audience -- reminds me of http://hackertyper.net/ -- for those moments where you need to pretend like you're a total badass
sharkweek on HN
Solo hacking events are a good idea for many developers.
From 3 comments
We host a ton of hackathons. And at every event, there are inevitably developers who prefer to work on their own, rather than joining teams. Their creations are often on par with…
turoczy on HNI love this idea! I could never attend a "normal" hackathon because, while I really enjoy being sociable and interacting with others, I struggle with my focus. I need quiet and…
JohnBooty on HNBecause even if you want to work alone it's nice to know that other people are doing the same thing at the same time. Provides a nice sense of camaraderie without the messy…
mst on HN
Objections
Unclear what the point or usefulness is.
From 1 comment
Nice hack, but what is the point? How is this useful?
Toshio on HN
Introverts may not want social elements like presentations.
From 2 comments
Moreover, why would a bunch of introverts want to get together for this? Why would they want to make presentations about what they've done? I'm all for clever ideas but there's…
fusiongyro on HNApparently it's aimed at introverts with Twitter accounts. I can't imagine something less attractive to an introvert than broadcasting your life publicly.
sirclueless on HN
Event time shown was wrong.
From 1 comment
It says the next event is in Portland, OR at 03:00 on 11/5 however it is currently 09:00 on 11/5 there. Assuming it's the local time zone, the event should be an old event. There…
drivers99 on HN
Requests
Add bold font for readability.
From 1 comment
This is cool. font-weight: bold; would increase readability.
tylerneylon on HN
Add a winner or competitive element.
From 1 comment
the competitor in me wants there to be a winner! adorable idea though.
mwetzler on HN
Allow pairing of solo coders with solo designers.
From 1 comment
Are there designers who prefer to work alone as well? I would love to see a hackathon-y mechanism for putting introvert/solo coders together with introvert/solo designers, like a…
rhizome on HN
Questions
How do I join a hackalone?
From 1 comment
How do I join a hackalone? Very nice interface.
bharad on HN
When is the next event?
From 1 comment
Love the idea. Any chance of getting information on the next event? The "next event" listed was apparently for 3am this morning (which I would have been up for).
testing12341234 on HN
Alternatives named
Hackertyper
From 1 comment
great design for your audience -- reminds me of http://hackertyper.net/ -- for those moments where you need to pretend like you're a total badass
sharkweek on HN