To start, I’ll explain the inspiration behind this post. I recently had the pleasure of being onboard the RIAdventure conference cruise. Being that it was my first Flash/Flex conference, I could tell after day one that I had been missing a really, really big piece of my life as a developer. I feel ashamed to say it, but my time prior to this was spent hacking away from the sidelines. Here is a small Q/A I came up with…
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Do I browse every forum and blog searching for an answer, but don’t find one, then when I finally solve it, do I submit the solution?
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Express your gratitude with a simple response. It’ll go further you think.
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Is there a limited history of my work available to the public?
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So you write top secret code, but still find time to update your twitter status with useless information. The top dogs in our industry gain a following, because they have something to follow. If you have nothing, recycle, and try throwing a link to a good article every once in awhile.
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Have I ever been to a conference?
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For super introverts, find your local user group, and get involved. For curious introverts to total extroverts, book the next conference possible!
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Meet Some Of My New Developer Besties (in no particular order)
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Minnesota Scott
If you’re not jealous, Stop Encapsulating Yourself!!!
Well said. I totally agree with you. I’m glad you found some light in the situation. Good stuff.
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Oh – you didn’t get my Twitter name? How remiss of me!
@SteveHoward999
should pay attention
and my (occasional) blog http://stevehoward999.wordpress.com
Off back to my cave …
… to dream of Roatan and other sunny Caribbean places where it has not been raining for the last 3 days solid! No I’m not bitter 😉
It was great meeting and getting to know you. Hopefully I’ll be seeing you more at other conferences in the future…
Such as 360Flex San Jose!
Totally! Being more connected & open was a resolution I took up this New Years Eve. Looking forward to hangin with you again roomie!
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