Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by Playmaker8

Working in Philippines ?

Playmaker8 — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:30:55 +0800

Hey guys, recently got a job offer from Makati city, anyone worked/working there ? Seems like a nice city.

Web/APP Development with Macbook Pro 2016 ?

Playmaker8 — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 12:00:21 +0800

Hey, Morning guys Is there any web-dev/APP Dev here using MacBook pro 2016? I really want to know your opinion. The pros and cons.

To begin with. I am a beginner that wanted to dive into the world of web development + App development. The reason why I am considering to buy a Mac is because as a life long windows user, I think its time for me to finally try Mac OS.

What I am going to do with the MacBook Pro

-Web development ( frontend and backend), App development, (Maybe) Game Development with Unity
-Watch IFLIX, Youtube, HD Movies
-Google Docs, MS Excel
-Movie Editing ( Want to start learning )
-Web Browsing
-Spotify
-Light gaming - Shadowverse, Hearthstone

What I look for in any laptop

-Lightweight
-Superb Battery Life
-Superb screen/resolution

I have a hard time to be persistence in coding. I think there is a mental block or something in my head. Also, it's really hard to survive without any skills in the IT industry. With this investment, I want to push myself harder and finally be consistent in doing some side project I am interested in.

All that being said, the 15 inches is out of my budget for sure. So it's all about the Non-touch bar vs the Touch Bar 13inches. I know that the touch bar model has worse battery life but has a better spec - 2.9ghz vs 2.0 ghz, 2133mhz ram vs 1866mhz ram. And I guess upgrading it to 16GB Ram should be a no-brainer?

Finally, If you were in my situation, which configuration would you go for?

Thanks guys !

Web/APP Development with Macbook Pro 2016 ?

Playmaker8 — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:59:12 +0800

Hey, Morning guys Is there any web-dev/APP Dev here using MacBook pro-2016? I really want to know your opinion. The pros and cons.

To begin with. I am a beginner that wanted to dive into the world of web development + App development. The reason why I am considering to buy a Mac is because as a life long windows user, I think its time for me to finally try Mac OS.

What I am going to do with the MacBook Pro

-Web development ( frontend and backend), App development, (Maybe) Game Development with Unity
-Watch IFLIX, Youtube, HD Movies
-Google Docs, MS Excel
-Movie Editing ( Want to start learning )
-Web Browsing
-Spotify
-Light gaming - Shadowverse, Hearthstone

What I look for in any laptop

-Lightweight
-Superb Battery Life
-Superb screen/resolution

I have a hard time to be persistence in coding. I think there is a mental block or something in my head. Also, it's really hard to survive without any skills in the IT industry. With this investment, I want to push myself harder and finally be consistent in doing some side project I am interested in.

All that being said, the 15 inches is out of my budget for sure. So it's all about the Non-touch bar vs the Touch Bar 13inches. I know that the touch bar model has worse battery life but has a better spec - 2.9ghz vs 2.0 ghz, 2133mhz ram vs 1866mhz ram. And I guess upgrading it to 16GB Ram should be a no-brainer?

Finally, If you were in my situation, which configuration would you go for?

Thanks guys !

Web/APP Development with Macbook Pro 2016 ?

Playmaker8 — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:56:46 +0800

Programming Career

Playmaker8 — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:05:39 +0800

Hi fellow Programming gurus, few things to ask. Let's have some discussion

- If i am right, Java is the most demanding language out there in the market. How difficult it is for a newcomer to master JAVA ? I mean starting from Zero to Being able to do your own freelance project and make a living out of it

- Some said we should all start to do programming as early as we can, similar with learning musical instrument. Which i personally agree, because most successful tech founder in Silicon Valley usually started out very very young. In Malaysia/Singapore IT Industry, How true is that ?

- Have you ever encountered someone who is really amazing in coding in your life ? How much do they earn now ?

Butthurt People

Playmaker8 — Wed, 04 May 2016 10:22:31 +0800

Why many people butthurt when see others having : better car than them/ bigger house than them/ nicer watch than them

Is this why the poor getting poorer and rich is getting richer ? Mentality problem ? why can't people stop butthurting and work hard to achieve higher standard of living