In my life I have done a lot of different things. Always willing to give new things a try. So to me, this is just a next (baby)step. As a software-development-a-holic I have read and still read many blog post. Strangely I have never felt the need to start one of my own.
Have I really been so preoccupied with things going on in my own little world? Have I been too ego-centric or arrogant to share my knowledge? Of course not! I guess I never felt up to the task or perhaps never thought I had something to share that was worth reading by anyone else but me.
Don't worry, this post is not going to be a sad story, nor an example of public self-criticism. I write this post as my 'letter to the world' so people know what to expect.
I have just recently taken the leap into a freelance career. After being self-employed and having managed a full-blown software company I decided to go back to my roots … software development, without all the corporate management hassle. As I'm new to this side of the table – I have hired many freelance developers in the past – I thought it might be fun sharing with other (potential) freelancers my experiences and adventures.
After taking the (tough) decision to part from the company I co-created, my huger for experiments and new techniques has arrived at a new all-time-high. I'm eagerly looking for a new challenge to dig my teeth in. Findsi (check it out here) has always given me a warm tingling feeling (within legal limitations) inside and I have several scrapbooks full of plans and innovative ideas that might take it to the next level. I'll write about our (it's not a one man show) ongoing voyage to technological perfection here as well.
Having developed for many years, the last few years solely using the .NET Framework, I think I have some tips and tricks to share that would make other developers life's a lot easier. Not only in terms of good/bad practices and codewise short-cuts, but also in terms of tools and software.
I might also write about my experiences with BlogEngine.NET, as I go along customizing it to my needs and wishes. Without trying to suck up to anyone, this program is solid and well thought through … compliments to the team.
Does an author actually need to explain his reasons for blogging? Does anyone ever read the first post, before reading other posts? I have no clue, but i'm bound to find out. Hopefully this blog will eventually turn out helpful to someone out there. If not, it might die out slowly, but at least I can than say that I gave it a shot and practiced my English a bit … ;)
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