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16 Year old Millionaire. - laksick84 - 06-03-2014
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.
RE: 16 Year old Millionaire. - dropzon3 - 06-03-2014
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.
RE: 16 Year old Millionaire. - laksick84 - 06-03-2014
(06-03-2014, 04:12 PM)dropzon3 Wrote: 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
RE: 16 Year old Millionaire. - dropzon3 - 06-03-2014
(06-03-2014, 04:25 PM)laksick84 Wrote: 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.
RE: 16 Year old Millionaire. - Isaac - 06-03-2014
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.
On a serious note, I'd say good for him! A simple idea opened a gateway of new opportunities for him.
RE: 16 Year old Millionaire. - fizziomg - 06-04-2014
Good for him, and alot of people is jeolus i guess. :-)