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17 votes
1 answer
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How will Chip perform as a part of a team?

Slinging code like a 10x developer is great and all, but we're hiring someone to work on a team.What are we getting ourselves into if we hire Chip?
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84 votes
1 answer
412 views

How did Chip learn to code? I don't see a CS degree on his resume.

How can one learn about Computer Science if one does not attend an accredited university?
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41 votes
1 answer
333 views

What does Chip know about client-side, front end stuff?

Ruby on Rails is good at generating vanilla HTML and JSON, but a good website requires visual appeal, intuitive interactions, and a reliably positive user experience.How does Chip rate his own front-end abilities?
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14 votes
1 answer
279 views

What's the test coverage like on Chip's applications? How and when does he write tests?

# TODO: write a test for this question.
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54 votes
3 answers
342 views

Who can vouch for Chip?

Is there anyone who likes Chip enough to offer to be a reference on his behalf?
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67 votes
1 answer
322 views

What other skills and qualifications does Chip have (besides software)?

I mean, this should be a softball question since Chip's entire paid career has been with non-software agencies.
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13 votes
1 answer
282 views

How does Chip ask for help? What does he do when he gets stuck?

Being the new member of a team comes with lots to learn. There's a risk that Chip will interrupt the flow of the team while he catches up.
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10 votes
1 answer
300 views

Are there any specific pieces of code Chip would like to show off?

Anything he's particularly proud of?
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8 votes
1 answer
271 views

Has Chip ever contributed to the software community either online or locally?

We recognize that Chip hasn't exactly worked in the sector before, but we thought we'd ask.
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16 votes
1 answer
269 views

What experience does Chip have with server-side tech?

Chip has already said he's not a prodigy designer, so if he's not a front-end wizard, how are his back-end skills? 
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