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I have asked this before, and will still ask it again: all you iProo members on this thread that have gotten a gig before, are you still getting gigs? If yes, how often are the gigs coming? Kindly keep us updated. Your input matters, thank you.

Hi guys,

Are the gigs still getting to you on Iproo? What is your area of expertise?

RosarioWick:
I have registered, paid and got validated 4 months ago. My chosen area of expertise i have got 8 years working experience and I do have a fantastic persona to go with it. Trouble is NO gig. I thought it weird. 4 months down the line surely something must be wrong.
Then came the monthly turf. What criteria are the admin particular about? I hate to think its a publicity stunt.
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What is your chosen area of expertise? It seems some areas of expertise don't get that much traffic.

[quote author=corperscorner post=59585771][/quote]THANK YOU VERY MUCH BRO. I probably did not search very well for the categories list on the website, but I will check again.

All the best!

I wish to thank everyone that has provided valuable information about iProo on this thread, especially people like Corperscorner. You guys rock!

Now I have some questions that I could not find answers to on the website:

1. What are the various categories (or areas of specialization) one can choose from? A list would be appreciated here
2. Due to the fluctuating exchange rate, is the amount to be paid into their GT bank account still #920 as at today, 16th Aug 2017?
3. Does everyone receive a call or an SMS to make a testimonial video?
4. What if you receive the call/SMS but are unable to make a video?

Thanks once again guys!

djshapzi:
I'm not going to lie to people...it is what it is- they aren't paying and I know that cause I haven't been paid.

Ok. Keep shouting it. It will make your money come out. Oh, and let me know if you need a loudspeaker too.

virtousB:
he will get it when it gets to his turn. Promote twin-kas anyway you can as your payment solely depends on the influx of new members. The website is working fine, so there's no cause for alarm

Exactly. I don't know why this is so hard for some people to understand.

Raintaker:
If you are a Nigerian, then you are definitely not a smart Nigerian.
Don't you know, only the early birds benefit from a ponzi scheme?
The others are left to bear the brunt.
If you don't know this, then I repeat again
You are not smart.
Cheers!

You see what I am talking about? People like you approach these schemes with a "chop and go" mindset. Maybe you think that is being smart, but let me ask you this: when you start a new business, do you close the business down after your first major gain, or do you keep reinvesting in the business with the hope of sustaining it and getting even greater returns?

Well, maybe you're right and I am not smart. I am just talking bullsh*t.

Recently I came across a question asked on Quora.com, and here it is: Why are Nigerians so smart?

Several answers where provided, but the general opinion was that Nigerians are not that smart after all. Take the situation of the country for example; if Nigerians were so smart, we would be living in much better conditions right now.

But the condition of the country is really not what I'm here to talk about.

The recent economic crisis saw the advent of peer-to-peer donation platforms across the country. Whatever people may say about it, peer-to-peer donation is completely legal, profitable and viable; it has put money into the hands of lots of Nigerians, especially those who had very little to no sources of income.

But the sad thing about it all is that, this clever income generation scheme is being abused and crippled by the same Nigerians who are meant to use it to better their lifestyles; all due to confusion, shortsightedness, greed, etc. Let me explain…

These donation platforms are obviously here to help us, and not to scam us. Yes, the founders surely have ways of benefiting from the system too, but what do you expect?

The part you have to play is simple: just give, and when you give, you will receive a greater amount. Follow the rules. That way, everyone benefits from the system, and it remains a win-win situation for everyone! But you see, Nigerians have a way of pouring sand into garri.

Now see what I mean:

>> Some will try to game the system so that they can reap where they did not sow.
>> Some will not spare even a little time to find out how their chosen platform operates, and the rules they have to observe to help the system function efficiently; thus they create problems for themselves and others.
>> Despite the clearly visible warnings on each platform's web pages, some will still go ahead and register when they know fully well that they have no money; some others will suddenly refuse to pay when a sponsor has been assigned to them (as if someone forced them to participate).
>> Some will be jumping from one platform to the other. Really, this is one of the biggest issues. And I fail to understand why so many platforms are springing up all over the place, when most of them do the same thing, and we could all do with a couple of very capable, secure and steady platforms.
>> Again, some will donate, receive and then abandon their accounts. Another big issue here. If you don't give back, how will you earn more? How will other people earn? Think long term please. You are not being wise by playing childish games.
>> And then, some people, especially those that are against peer-to-peer donation for some reason, will be spreading false information and causing panic among investors. For Christ's sake, if you are not interested in something, why not leave it alone? Is it causing you harm in any way?

Maybe I did not mention them all, but all of the above factors leads to delays in payment, no merging/non-payment, and ultimately “crashing” of the system. It’s simply cause and effect.

So you see; most of these platforms don't just "crash." For the most part, the same users who are meant to leverage it and benefit from it are the ones who mess things up.

Let me not take up much of your time. But seriously, if we want to make it in this country, we need to change our mentality and our ways; we need to use the common sense God gave us for free.

So what’s the way forward you ask?

>> Stick to one or two proven, secure, stable and coordinated platforms (feel free to contact me for recommendations)
>> Don’t try to game the system; just observe the rules
>> Give, and when you receive give back, so the cycle keeps moving

Really, it’s as simple as that!

Finally, don't see peer-to-peer donation as a get-rich-quick scheme that favors only people that "come first." See it as a sustainable long-term investment process that promises consistent returns provided everyone keeps playing their own part.

Thank you for reading my boring post. Correct me where you feel I am wrong, and, don’t forget to share and spread the word!

enigmatique:
Nagode Yesu! Also got an invite.

Goodluck to you bro. I did not get an invite..maybe I'll reapply..for the third time

Hi guys...@ enigmatique: I was finally able to submit today after refactoring the prime_number code.The get_algorithm_result code was ok like I thought. Thanks a lot for your help bro, I'm done with the test now. Good luck to all you coders out there!

miketayo:
can u tell me the test in line 15, sometimes the code can work according to the question but not according to their test

I'm not sure I get you bro but I'll look out for line 15

miketayo:
wat error r u getting?

I'm not getting any errors actually. Just that when I test, my code PASSES all the tests, but then when I try to submit, the system will say 'your code failed to pass all the tests'..

enigmatique:
Ah, I can see two problems with your script, which I've bolded:
1. The prime_number() you described here is ACTUALLY testing for even numbers. So, if a number is even, it returns False and if it is odd, it returns True. We both know that not all odd numbers are prime (9, 15, 21, 25 etc) and 2 IS prime. You can see for yourself by running it on these numbers: 2, 9, 15, 21.
SOLUTION: First, check if the number supplied is <= 1, and return False if so. If not, what you need to do is divide the input by ALL numbers less than it AND greater than 1. Immediately you find a factor (i.e num % divisor == 0), break/stop the checks and return False. But if the loop completes, then return True.

2. The bolded part of your get_algorithm_result() is redundant. You don't need to check for the last element in the list and then break the for loop. No. It will terminate by itself when it passes the range you gave for the for loop(no pun intended ).

Check these and give me your feedback.

Yea bro you're right..somehow I confused prime numbers with odd numbers. I guess that's where the issue is. As for the get_algorithm_result(), checking for the last element in the list and breaking out of the loop was not part of my code before. I added it when this issue started cos I was trying to follow exactly the steps outlined in the Lab instructions. Thanks for the tips tho, I'll try submitting again tomorrow, and will definitely give you feedback..

@Enigmatique: this is the last code I tried to submit:

def prime_number(num):
If num == 1 or num % 2 == 0:
return False
else:
return True



def get_algorithm_result(mylist):
largest = mylist[0]
for i in range(1, len(mylist)):
if largest < mylist[i]:
largest = mylist[i]
if mylist.index(mylist[i]) == len(mylist) - 1:
break
else:
continue
return largest

Sorry for the appearance of the code. This text editor removes all indentation and whitespaces. But I've tested the code severally and it works..I hope you can make sense of it like this

dabanzy:
@enigmatique congrats!!!!>>>>>
i'll also try as much 2 finish up 2day or latest 2moro....
i hope u also got the open saturday invitation by andela?
i got a mail some days back that contains an invite 2 andela's yaba office next week saturday
i really hope i fall among d first 60 pple as they said in d mail....
and hope u guiz also filled d form....
if so, perhaps we might meet there who knows?

well meanwhile.....


home study ti take over!!

Bro how far have you gone with your test, have you attempted the Algo Lab yet?

enigmatique:
Lol, I know. But na we wan bcom fellows na, no be so? So we have to figure it out ourselves. After childbirth, a mother looks at all her past troubles in the last 9 months and says "Yes, it was more than worth it".

There's somewhere in their FAQ in Proctor that says if your script passes the tests but not the submission, it's because the script isn't passing some special, hidden tests that the submit button carries out on it. So, why not post your script here and let us have a look. We might be able to tell you its shortcomings IF any. (You can also PM it to mavizacogito @ gmail . com)

Yea bro. I saw the stuff about the hidden tests too, that was why I kept on modifying my code. I'll post as soon as I can get some screenshots..

enigmatique:
But at least try it please.

Btw, I also removed ALL comments from script. Try that too.

I don't have access to any android phone right now, but at least I'll try removing the comments, though I still fail to see how that might be part of the problem. All the modifications I make to the code pass the tests, but when I try to submit the system just rejects it. The funny part of it is that if you complain to Andela they'll mail an auto-reply back to you

enigmatique:
So, how did I do it?

SUMMARY: I retyped my code from scratch using my phone's original keyboard app and QPython's[1] text editor, and it worked!

DETAILS: I tried Incognito Mode in Chrome, thinking it was some stored data/cookie that was messing me up. Didn't work. However, I typed my initial script with a custom keyboard app called Hacker's Keyboard, and had been suspecting that that app had put some funny characters in my code. So I changed back to my Android phone's follow-come AOSP keyboard and used QPython's text editor to write my script FROM SCRATCH, proofread it, chugged into Proctor and GAZEEN! It passed the tests! Though ecstatic, I wasted no time in hitting the submit button and that was it!

[1]: QPython is a Python interpreter for Android phones that's obtainable in Play Store.

So 5staG, au far? Try this and let me know how it went.

I don't even use an android phone. I'm doing the test with chrome browser on my pc. I can't even begin to understand how that will affect my code..

miketayo:
both test as in the curriculum and the plum test ryt?

Yea bro..

miketayo:
i was able to submit mine sometime in February... when is the deadline again?

Finally, note that both tests need to be completed by 8th
April, 2016

Interview Dates: April 25th - May 6th
Bootcamp: May 23rd - June

enigmatique:
5staG, dabanzy, miketayo and WafiJoe:
I contacted dupsyturvy on Twitter yesterday and she said she'll work on it and get back to me. So, I'll let you know when she does (especially you 5staG).

Alright, sounds good..

miketayo:
which lab test exactly? and what is the error

The Algo Lab..I can't remember exactly, but it says something like: 'your code failed to pass all the tests' whenever I try to submit. But I know all the code I tried was correct, and when I test them they pass the tests. The issue is just with submiting I think..

enigmatique:
I'm experiencing the same. onyebig1 said he did but he waited a couple of days and it started working again. I don't want to wait for too long though. So bro, you aren't alone.

Ok bro..

miketayo:
you solved it the last time ryt?

Sure bro, I did. I'm surprised its having issues now..

Hi guys, please I need help asap with the Algo Lab section of the homestudy test. Any code I try to submit is rejected, even though it passes the test. I Really don't understand what the issue is. Did anyone experience that? How did you get through?

To all my brothers in here who have been or will be invited to bootcamp: you've made it thus far, and you can surely go all the way. Have that in mind always. So, goodluck guys..go and show them what you've got!

luwins:
Please people in the house. I registered for 2016 spring and have taken the plum test since last week but have not received a test link. Am i to still wait or should have received it. Thanks

Bro I don't think there's any reason for you to worry about that. The test link might not come early, but they'll send it..

telldaddy:
Nope i'm not. Anyone in d group indicate havin been invited?

I'm not in the group myself yet...

telldaddy:
See as everywhere quiet.
Abi na only boot camp invitation dem de wait so?
No be small tin. Abeg if anybody get dat letter make e tell usooo.

Buh like seriously, If the camp is really scheduled to begin on d 8th, then i guess in all fairness, invitees should av been alerted latest by d end of today. Plannin for a faraway 2wks camp isn't somethin easily accomplished over nyt. Especially for pips hu may still have to grapple wit accommodation.
Andela abeg tel us quick hu de go so them go fit call their auntie tell am say she dun get 2wks visitor...before she too travel sef!

I even thought the bootcamp was supposed to start 3rd Feb, but then if its 8th then they should have sent out notifications by now like you said. Are you in the whatsapp group?