8+ Stereotypes about Freelance Web Developers–Busted
Every industry has its share of stereotypes and web developers aren’t an exception. While poking fun of these stereotypes amongst ourselves is a fun pastime, it can quickly get out of hand when it’s a client or someone outside the development industry who becomes biased thanks to them. Just like everything else, freelance web developers aren’t...
Read more…The HTML5 Logo & Why You Shouldn’t Use It
Last week the W3C came out with the HTML5 logo. The logo itself is actually really nice looking (and yes I want the t-shirt!), but unfortunately the neat design is now worthless. Yup the W3C decided that it wanted to lump in every new technology with HTML5, making it seem as if you couldn’t use one without...
Read more…Why I Love The Dev Community – Always
Yesterday I wrote an angry article about Why I Hate The Dev Community – Sometimes thanks to another article of mine being in the middle of a flame war. I realized that it wasn’t fair to talk about all things I hated about our community without also expanding upon all the awesome high points of...
Read more…Why I Hate The Dev Community – Sometimes
I have been a part of, and love, the dev community for many many years now. I’ve wanted to be a web developer all my life and appreciate the fact that I can support my lifestyle with it and that people look up to me to learn what I’ve learned. I’m very thankful for all...
Read more…Validation Is Still Relevant
I was listening to a Sitepoint podcast when they started talking about whether they still validate their HTML or not. This being my expertise, I quickly perked up my ears to listen to what the “experts” were saying. And I was disappointed. Perhaps the guys who take care of the podcast aren’t coders, or aren’t...
Read more…20 Reasons Freelance Developing Can Stink
Normally my posts on here are pretty gung-ho about how awesome freelance development is. Heck, I can wake up when I want, make as much money as I want and do the kind of work that I want. What’s not to love? Unfortunately, like everything in this world, there’s some downsides. After working 16+ hour...
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