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Software Architecture Social Network

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  • Created: Jul 31, 2006, 4:00 pm
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Picture this: a searchable, categorized, easy-to-browse web-based repository of database schemas, object models, patterns, algorithms, and more. Each model can be rated (& commented on (a la Amazon), and modified by logged-in repository users (using standard wiki-style technology, with full change history visibility). . Users get massively customizable homepages where their additions to the repository are listed (and scored) and a place to blog, connect with other users, post a resume, list skills, etc. . Aren"t you tired of reinventing the wheel and solving software architecture problems that you *know* have been nailed time and time again? Code snippet libraries DON"T solve the problem of knowing if your software design has been thoroughly vetted. . True, WikiWikiWeb (and a lot of other web sites) offer pieces to this puzzle, but noone does the Whole Shebang, along with the abilty for users to rate results, and get live help.

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Dude, how many times have I needed this service? Every day I wish that this resource was available online. Everyone who builds software systems for a living would love being able to check this. . This concept is essentially WikiWikiWeb (or other any well-respected software community) meets LinkedIn meets Dice.com meets eLance.com! . How does this make money? Simple. You let major companies have profiles like users, but you ask them to pay for them. A large group of online software architects and engineers? Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, et al. would pay through the nose to be a part of that community. For their membership fees, you"d also give them powerful search capabilities so they could pre-qualify candidates they"d like to approach, etc. . Big companies aside, once you"ve found the software solution you"re looking for, you might take the next step and make an offer for contract work to the developer who contributed it. This idea could get viral -- and get people PAID


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mjlambie
mjlambie Posted: August 2, 2006, 12:42 pm

yeah. there is definitely a need for a cool social networking site for programmers. maybe here? don't know, but my digg profile isn't cutting it. maybe a mashup? incorporate peices from some of the sites you mention and maybe a hint of Krugle? i support you!

jminkler
jminkler Posted: October 9, 2006, 2:22 pm

There is a reason this stuff is not out there if it already isn't. Every situation is different. If you use cookie cutter code for every project, your doomed to just make more of a problem.

It's like giving root access to the intern. You just don't do it.

 

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