Unfortunately, Hacker News is a site for generic tech news (random sob articles occasionally) and startups, with the emphasis on startup advice/etc.
A few months back I tried asking for programming advice (language, direction, and even job aims help) but it was barely paid attention to and quickly voted down.
I think you're better off finding a local user group (which will have better advice as per your local climate) or asking on a strictly programming/development website.
Advice I'd give is to continue making things, put them out there. People see them, use them and you become known. Perhaps a company will want to get some extra support or features on it. Otherwise just keep learning, even at 16 winning a competition you're likely still not quite ready for full massive applications. Get your practice in instead of requiring a job to train you and you'll be worth double the pay.
A few months back I tried asking for programming advice (language, direction, and even job aims help) but it was barely paid attention to and quickly voted down.
I think you're better off finding a local user group (which will have better advice as per your local climate) or asking on a strictly programming/development website.
Advice I'd give is to continue making things, put them out there. People see them, use them and you become known. Perhaps a company will want to get some extra support or features on it. Otherwise just keep learning, even at 16 winning a competition you're likely still not quite ready for full massive applications. Get your practice in instead of requiring a job to train you and you'll be worth double the pay.