non-technical

Is there a "proper" order for listing languages?

Our application is being translated into a number of languages, and we need to have a combo box that lists the possible languages. We'd like to use the name of the language in that language (e.g. Français for French). Is there any "proper" order for listing these languages? Do we alphabetize them based on their English names? Update: H...

How would you explain what an iPad is to your grandfather?

I was asked in an interview: How would you explain what an iPad is to your grandfather? please give some realistic idea to really make this happen... ...

How long does it usually takes before you finally post your problem stackoverflow?

Recently I realized that most of my coding problems are solved either by digging stackoverflow archive or simply asking question here. Still, I spend lots of time fooling myself I will manage to find the solution without any help. It usually results in really high frustration level and the whole thing ends at stackoverflow anyway. So ...