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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · 5h

#GoogleDevelopers and #GoogleCloudPlatform here — maybe someone on the inside can help students and individual devs who just want to use Maps for learning & side projects 💬
@developers.google.com @github.com #buildinpublic

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · 5h

If anyone’s managed to activate Google Maps Platform or Places API in the EU without a VAT number, please share how you did it 🙏
Any regional tips, workarounds, or student-specific setup advice would really help.
#GoogleCloud #DevCommunity #AppDev

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · 5h

Things I already tried:
✅ Switched to an Individual payments profile
✅ Created a new billing account
✅ Tried new browser and Google account
Still can’t get past the VAT step 😩

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · 5h

Every time I try to enable Maps SDK for Android or iOS, it blocks me on the “Tax information required” screen.
Even if I choose Individual as my account type, there’s no option to skip VAT — and I don’t have one.

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · 5h

🧭 Hey devs — I’m stuck setting up Google Cloud billing for the Maps SDK (Android/iOS).
I’m a student / indie developer, and Google’s billing form keeps asking for a VAT number I don’t have.
Has anyone in the UK / EU figured this out?
#GoogleCloud #GoogleMaps #ReactNative #StudentDev

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jun 8

Learning Flutter & Dart isn’t easier than React Native… just a different kind of challenge. It takes time to really get the hang of it. Still wrapping my head around some things, but it’s all part of the process.

Slowly but surely 💪

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Apr 2

I’m good at reading and understanding code but I can’t write in code , any tips or suggestions advice ??

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Mar 22

Building resilience isn't something that comes and goes with your mood. Resilience is your intention and becomes a part of you. When that happens, nothing can stop you.

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Mar 11

"The secret to real power to never betray your intentions to wear nothing on your sleeve and to never let anyone see your face. " - Jacob Anton Ness

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Feb 27

"Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway."
- Elbert Hubbard

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Feb 18

The worst thing before going to sleep: being stuck on a bug with no clue how to fix it

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Feb 15

When you can't afford your dream car so you gotta watch other people drive it on YouTube

a cartoon of garfield and friends sits in a living room

ALT: a cartoon of garfield and friends sits in a living room

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Feb 15

"The people who influence you are the people who believe in you." - Henry Drummond

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Feb 7

I have a bad habit of not talking to ppl unless they talk to me

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Feb 3

Stack Overflow is alway help me whenever I run into a problem with the debug .

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 29

What do you think DeepSeek Ai? I haven’t use it. Interesting to all the media saying that it better than ChatGPT. It all on for you pages including TikTok, YouTube, Bluesky and Reddit.
#Curious 🤨👀 #DeekSeek #AI

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 28

The moral of the story...is giving respect has nothing to do do with a person's disposition or financial status...its about your character...

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 22

I have used VS Code since college, and I am thinking about trying Zed IDE. What do you think of Zed IDE?
#ZedIDE #Developer #developer
#programming #coding
#softwaredeveloper
#coder
#tech

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 20

I'm great at coding, but i suck at UI/UX designing

What tips you guys got for me to improve on this?

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 17

"A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user."
- Theodore Roosevelt

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 14

" Grief makes people angry. So does guilt. - Unknown

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 8

the only career advice i have is make every decision that moves you closer to not having to be on linkedin

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 2

id prefer a "I'm busy rn but I'll text you later" rather than 8 hours with no text back wondering wya

Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 2

What's a common misconception in society that needs to be corrected:

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Max @maxiknow.bsky.social · Jan 2

Albert Camus’s quote “To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others” suggests that our happiness can be hindered by excessive worry about other people’s opinions or problems. To find true happiness, we should focus on our own lives and well-being.