Fluent Conference: Kathy Sierra on Developers and Cognitive Resources

Kathy Sierra

Kathy Sierra, author, game programmer, interaction designer, and original creator of one of the largest software developer communities, returned to the stage yesterday at the O’Reilly Fluent Conference.

I caught her Making Badass Developers keynote, a talk about cognitive resources and how developers can build their skill sets, on livestream.

Here are my notes from her talk. Continue reading Fluent Conference: Kathy Sierra on Developers and Cognitive Resources

Photo of the Week: Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out Program at Edward Hines Park

Vincent Van Gogh self-portrait

I was thrilled to read last week’s announcement from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) that their popular Inside|Art program was back for the sixth year.

And even more excited when I learned one of the venues for the program was near me, in Edward Hines Park in southeastern Michigan. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out Program at Edward Hines Park

WordCamp Columbus Returns for Seventh Year, Expands to Three Days

WordCamp Columbus 201

Returning for its seventh year, WordCamp Columbus will be held July 17–19, 2015 at two locations: the Ohio 4H Center at Ohio State University and the Vue in the Brewery District.

The annual event will have learning and networking opportunities for every WordPress user, from beginner to expert. Continue reading WordCamp Columbus Returns for Seventh Year, Expands to Three Days