[laksick84]

First off I know this is old but I want to know your opinion on it and what you think about his app. Here is the link to the article about him: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16306742

Again I am terribly sorry if this has already been brought up before.

[dropzon3]

Not sure what you're really asking about.

My opinion about the kid; great, good for him.

My Opinion about the whole market place is that this is a great example of how luck is so important and gaining that initial traction. Work and quality != success.

My opinion on the tech; as he admits in the article it wasn't hard. The concept isn't new the algorithms already existed the functionality existed in other places.

Its great for him; I'm personally a little tired when news outlets keep pushing the boy-genius stuff any time someone < 18 does something involving tech. The great thing about the low barrier to the digital market is that it doesn't have a huge barrier of entry you can get into it early.

[laksick84]

Not sure what you're really asking about.

My opinion about the kid; great, good for him.

My Opinion about the whole market place is that this is a great example of how luck is so important and gaining that initial traction. Work and quality != success.

My opinion on the tech; as he admits in the article it wasn't hard. The concept isn't new the algorithms already existed the functionality existed in other places.

Its great for him; I'm personally a little tired when news outlets keep pushing the boy-genius stuff any time someone < 18 does something involving tech. The great thing about the low barrier to the digital market is that it doesn't have a huge barrier of entry you can get into it early.

Sorry I should have been more clear, I wanted to know what everyone thought about his programming abilities and whether you thought it was a good accomplishment for him. I totally agree about what you said and I see what you did there

[dropzon3]

Sorry I should have been more clear, I wanted to know what everyone thought about his programming abilities and whether you thought it was a good accomplishment for him. I totally agree about what you said and I see what you did there

Well to that in particular the programming abilities necessary from a normal standpoint would be fairly average. For a 16 year old I'd say its above average for the one reason he mentioned:

"It introduced me to the world of algorithms,"

The fact hes started researching more formal algorithms is a great sign and would make him above average compared to most 16 year old programmers who are often still learning the basics of any language.

[Isaac]

Yo let's go rob his ass.

Spoiler:

JK.
On a serious note, I'd say good for him! A simple idea opened a gateway of new opportunities for him.

[fizziomg]

Good for him, and alot of people is jeolus i guess. :-)