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How to Choose a Programming Language as a Tech Startup

The Startup Magazine

Ruby is generally adopted by small companies, owing to its experimental and exploratory community. Java, C# and.net tend to be more stable, while languages such as Ruby on Rails or node.js Ruby with Ruby on Rails Framework. Similar to Python, Ruby was designed to be as intuitive and enjoyable to use as possible.

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5 Lies CTOs Tell To Feel Better About Coding

YoungUpstarts

by Jinesh Parekh, CEO of Ruby on Rails consulting shop, Idyllic Software. Jinesh Parekh is the CEO of a Ruby on Rails consulting shop, Idyllic Software. Hey there, you amazingly resourceful person. You’re doing everything. You’re coding, testing, fixing issues and managing people. Cheers to you! You’re the CTO.

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[Infographic] Silicon Valley Engineering Salaries In 2012

YoungUpstarts

percent year-on-year to US$118,900, according to an infographic from Silicon Valley technical recruiting firm, Riviera Partners. Despite a year-on-year fall of 3.6-percent percent in the final quarter of 2012, overall average annual salaries has increased 3.7-percent Check out the infographic for more:

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Hiring Employee #1

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

I don’t care if this person is going to spend 60 hours a week writing inscrutable code that only a Ruby interpreter could love. You’re hiring a friend, a trusted partner, someone you’ll be spending 10 hours a day with for the foreseeable future. Writing skills are required. That’s happened to me a few times.).

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Pragmatism with Flavor

TechEmpower

As the technical partner, we want to be real partners in the business-making sure the technology helps achieve the business objectives. Our business model nudges us slightly toward the sound, safe (stodgy?) We work with clients to get them off the ground with a platform to build their business. Playing it safe.

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How to Get Sponsorship for Your Business, Book or Podcast

ConversionXL

Zendesk maintains a Ruby on Rails API client, making it relevant to the conference as a company and potential employer for Ruby on Rails developers. Next, look at any companies or suppliers you already partner with. Which brands resonate with your audience and the content you provide? Are they a potential sponsor?

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You Need to Be Listed on These 5 High-Visibility Directory Sites

The Startup Magazine

Use your LinkedIn profile to connect with potential business partners and bulk customers, but don’t be afraid to have some fun with your profile either. Crunchbase has an undeniable tech focus, but it’s not by any means off-limits to those who couldn’t tell Ruby on Rails from Python if their lives depended on it. Crunchbase.