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I’m proud to announce that my latest book, Web Development Recipes, is available in print directly from the publisher. Modern web development takes more than just HTML and CSS with a little JavaScript mixed in. Clients want more responsive sites with faster interfaces that work on multiple devices, and you need the latest tools and [...]

For those that don’t know, I am a Development Editor for PragProg and have written a couple of books, but I’ve kept this list pretty objective. These are the books I think every developer should own. Land The Tech Job You Love This is honestly one of my favorite books, and I’ve bought many copies [...]

For those that don’t know, I’m back to writing again. This time, I’m working with four others, and we’re almost done. Look for an announcement shortly. Very exciting times.

Well, here we are with just two days to go before the end of the 2011 RPM Challenge and I’m basically done. It’s been a really difficult month for me with the stuff going on in Wisconsin, and honestly this contest was a great way to escape. When I couldn’t sleep, I worked on music. [...]

This week I start my new part-time job as a Development Editor at the Pragmatic Bookshelf, the publisher I’ve worked with on my last two books. They’re wonderful people, and I’m honored to have the chance to work with them to help authors bring their books to completion. For those unfamiliar, a Development Editor works [...]