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Matt Daniels: dot Com: StockAppraisr.com; a personal project

  • sheehan · 5 months ago
    this is a GREAT mashup. very good web design too :)

    i believe you have an awesome product in the making. if you don't already have plans on monetizing, e-mail me and I can share some of my initial thoughts.
  • Josh Klein · 5 months ago
    Dude. Sick!

    Having fun playing with it right now. FYI, I'm 18 of 20: 90% :)
  • Matt · 5 months ago
    @Sheehan:
    It was my first API (inspired by some of the stuff on programmableweb.com, which you mentioned to me). I made it just for fun, to say, "look, I get how APIs work."

    This isn't a money-making project, and I don't plan on doing anything professionally for a while. But definitely send me any ideas that you've got.

    @Josh: 90%...impressive!
  • Eric · 5 months ago
    Hi Matt,

    This is definitely awesome. Thanks for the shoutout and glad I could be of some use. Would love to talk about this project further if you have the time - shoot me an email.
  • Raj · 5 months ago
    Hey Matt,

    It's awesome that you decided to pick up and learn php/mysql. What specific sources did you use and how much time did you spend a week learning.

    I want to learn how to code as well, but wanted to see how much of a commitment it will actually be.

    Raj
    If you used any simple resources besides the ones above, I would love to know.
  • Matt · 5 months ago
    PHP/SQL has really opened up my eyes to the web. I feel like I really understand how the Internet works now. Tizag.com has some great PHP tutorials, and I probably went through most of them in about 2 weeks. Actually making a PHP-based site took a bit longer, but now I feel like I have a skill that few others share.
  • Raj · 5 months ago
    Hey Matt,

    Thanks for the resource! I found your blog by clicking on your quote in Charlie Hoehn's E-book. http://bit.ly/MpiXI

    I'm not a programmer, but I am a Mechanical Engineer looking to expand my skillset.

    Thanks again and good luck!
    Raj