How to Hack Hacker News

Using SQL to get ahead; "code ruled" notebooks; Javascript updates Newsletter #49 May 25, 2018 Essential news, trends, and stories from Codecademy and the world of code. Use SQL to Top Hacker News If you're in or around tech, you've probably dreamed of reaching the front page of Hacker News. Capturing this community's attention can translate into thousands of views and, more importantly, street cred. But launching an amazing new product or sharing a compelling article doesn't always guarantee a spot on the front page. That's why we built something to help you rise to the top. With a real dataset from Hacker News and a few SQL queries, we discovered what the most successful posts on the site have in common. True to form, we'll teach you how to use SQL to discover them yourself. Read on to learn: Whether or not it's important to be a "power user" Which sources Hacker News users are most likely to upvote The best time of day to make a submission READ ON In Other News Updates to "Learn Javascript" When technologies evolve, developers (and instructors) should evolve with them. We're now using Rebrandly & Datamuse's APIs to teach requests in "Learn Javascript." Welcome to Computerworld We teamed up with Baron Fig to create a limited edition, "code ruled" notebook set, designed to help you retain what you've learned. Leave Excel Behind Excel is the go-to tool for manipulating and analyzing data, but it's far from perfect. We explained how to use SQL as a faster, easier, and safer alternative. Connect with Us Codecademy 575 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 Unsubscribe from these alerts.