May
17
2010
I was going to kick off my new blog with an inspiring post about who I am and what I believe and why you should care about what I have to say. Then I realized that was lame. You'll decide whether you want to be here based on the utility and/or entertainment value of what I share, not some rambling manifesto. So, without further adieu, let's jump right into things . . .
As a young, and admittedly brash, Web developer, I found myself working on a project that went through several distinct iterations, all but one of which were considered failures by the majority of the stakeholders. This project was my company's first foray into the exciting world of e-commerce, and during the heady days of late 2000 to mid-2001, it seemed complicated, wonderful, scary and exhilarating all at once. I can't name names, but let's call it Project Paperweight - anyone who knows what I'm talking about will understand.