In the bustling tech-centric city of Bengaluru, India, often celebrated as the nation's IT hub, an enterprising woman has employed a dating app in an unconventional manner to seek assistance with a perplexing coding conundrum that has perplexed her for three long days.
Her distinctive approach on Tinder involves requesting potential matches to lend their expertise in resolving a coding predicament before engaging in the customary small talk or even contemplating a date.
This innovative utilization of a dating app adds another layer to the already impressive array of technological integrations observed among Bengaluru's residents.
Bengaluru, renowned for its status as India's IT epicentre, consistently captivates us with its tech-savvy populace and its profound affinity for all things technological. Recently, a 27-year-old woman named Vandana, a tech enthusiast residing in Bengaluru, decided to turn to a dating app to seek assistance with a coding issue plaguing one of her language models. Her Tinder profile garnered attention on Reddit, the popular online discussion platform.
Within her Tinder bio, Vandana explicitly articulates her quest for a specific kind of match – someone capable of assisting her with a coding dilemma related to extracting a file from a program known as Perforce using the Python programming language. This conundrum has held her in its grip for three whole days. Interestingly, the code functions smoothly on Windows and Linux systems, but when it encounters Mac, it becomes a source of vexation.
Vandana's commitment to finding a suitable coding mentor is palpable. She imposes a condition on potential matches: "If you're not equipped to tackle this issue, kindly refrain from seeking a connection."
What sets her approach apart is her apparent disinterest in the customary introductory chit-chat, such as inquiries about names, places of origin, or professions. Instead, she proposes that they dedicate their time to discussing and jointly tackling this coding challenge. Remarkably, she even entertains the idea of going on a date if someone can assist her in resolving this issue. For her, the pursuit extends beyond mere dating; it encompasses discovering an individual who shares her enthusiasm for coding and problem-solving.
Her bio reads as follows: "Looking for someone who could help me with an issue related to checking out files from Perforce using Python. I've been kind of stuck with that issue for the last 3 days. The same code works on Windows and Linux but not on Mac. Please match me only if you can help! Let's do time pass by discussing about code rather than just asking what's your name, what's your native, what you do or other similar and repetitive questions like that. I'm ready to go on a date if you help me resolve this issue."
This incident is not the first time Bengaluru residents have captivated the internet with their technology-driven pursuits. Just a month ago, a Bengaluru-based woman shared a photo on social media showcasing her auto-rickshaw driver's smartwatch, which displayed a QR code payment screen. This tech-savvy driver affectionately referred to as "Namma Tony Stark" (in homage to the tech-savvy Iron Man superhero), had ingeniously set his QR code as the screensaver on his smartwatch, simplifying the payment process for passengers.
The photo quickly went viral, garnering admiration for the driver's tech-savviness in handling digital payments. It also sparked a conversation about the rising prominence of digital payment methods in Bengaluru and the city's residents' enthusiastic embrace of cutting-edge technologies.
