Author Archives: Jason

Google Chrome: First impressions

September 3, 2008 – 12:36 pm

I had to do it. I installed Google’s new browser, Chrome.
My initial search for the download page was performed in IE8 Beta2’s Live Search bar (take that, Microsoft!) and I didn’t get the results I expected — surprise! Instead of a prominent download link, I was presented with several news stories and a link to [...]

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Software Development: It’s all in your head (from BarCamp GR)

August 18, 2008 – 7:09 pm

Disclaimer:
These are my unfinished, unpolished thoughts, bound to be revised and rethought.  I publish them in the hope that they might spark your imagination and make you think, if only a little.
Sparks & motivation
This talk came about because a few things I’ve read and heard recently (particularly from Andy Hunt — see the link at [...]

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More reasons to attend BarCamp

July 18, 2008 – 12:10 pm

If you’re still not convinced, here are a few more reasons why I think you should attend BarCamp Grand Rapids.
Gain a new perspective
Different people approach problems in design and technology from different angles. That’s a great part of being human — we’re all different. BarCamp provides an opportunity to share your approach and [...]

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BarCamp Grand Rapids 3

July 8, 2008 – 10:44 pm

It’s that time of year again. No, it’s not time to take the popup trailer out to the Lake Michigan beaches or brave the mosquitos for a weekend backpacking trip along the Manistee River Trail. It’s time to get ready for a different type of camp: BarCamp.
BarCamp Grand Rapids
BarCamp Grand Rapids is returning [...]

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Check Your Facts!

January 2, 2008 – 1:09 pm

Disclaimer: This is a bit of a rant. Not something I do often, but I feel this particular point is relevant and frustrating to a number of people besides myself.
I am getting tired of reading blatently wrong, un-researched, and yet boldly-declared information posted on the web. Not postings on puny personal blogs (like [...]

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