In an ever-changing digital world, it's really cool to see Kirupa still around and putting out great content. I remember this being an often referenced bookmark in my early web dev days *checks watch* decades ago.
Steve Woodson
Web Dev consultant having tons of fun building accessible, performant, and future-proof marketing web sites and custom web applications.
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@dletorey I'd be first to get in line for tickets if you did!
I want to make an effort to attend (and maybe speak at?) web dev conferences in 2025, but feel like I'm way more tuned into those in the UK - State of the Browser, FFConf, Beyond Tellerand, WDC, Pixel Pioneers, Frontend North, etc.
Looking for suggestions for general web dev, maybe frontend-leaning, conferences in North America. Usually not all that interested in framework-specific ones.
Just because, here's a photo of a cool waterfall we found while on vacation in Georgia a few weeks ago.
Renewing my open invitation, any former colleagues (or anyone, really) looking for a new role and would like to chat. Hit me up!
Sometimes just having someone there to listen for a bit does a world of good, especially someone that's been there before. I'm also in technology-centric spaces where design/dev/ops opportunities are posted fairly regularly, so I can help keep an eye out for you.
I know first hand how transformative it is to have that kind of support and want to pay it forward.
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So I'm making an "intro to web development as a career" course for O'Reilly, and I want to get some quotes of real folks working in web development to sprinkle in the slides. If you'd like to be featured/help me out/share your story with newcomers to this field, I'd be so happy if you'd fill out this wee form: https://forms.gle/qW3wNvvHeZ2cqGB5A
I now have one extra in-person ticket for State of the Browser happening this Saturday in London.
First person to reply that they're available and can be there in person, gets it!
More details about the conference at https://2024.stateofthebrowser.com/
Congratulations to @NicMakesStuff for winning a ticket to State of the Browser!
Thanks to everyone who boosted, replied, and favorited this post - I appreciate you all!
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Fan of web standards? Passionate about accessibility? Love design systems, web performance, and UX? Then State of the Browser is the conference for you!
Join us September 14th in London, it's a single-day, single-track conference with a variety of talks about the modern web, accessibility, web standards, and more.
** BTW, I'm giving away one online ticket! **
Reply, Boost, or Fave this post to enter, each one counts! Random winner picked Sep 1.
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@fedijedi I am! Second year in a row for me, making the trek from Chicago to be there
@accudio you as well! Thanks for the boost!
Be sure to check out https://2024.stateofthebrowser.com/ for more details about this wonderful conference.
All speakers have been announced and the countdown has begun!
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My digital accessibility auditing web app Be Inclusive is sponsoring this wonderful event again this year.
If you are still tracking your accessibility audits using spreadsheets, give it a try and see for yourself why I regularly get feedback like "I can’t tell you how much time and effort it saved us!"
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Fan of web standards? Passionate about accessibility? Love design systems, web performance, and UX? Then State of the Browser is the conference for you!
Join us September 14th in London, it's a single-day, single-track conference with a variety of talks about the modern web, accessibility, web standards, and more.
** BTW, I'm giving away one online ticket! **
Reply, Boost, or Fave this post to enter, each one counts! Random winner picked Sep 1.
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All told, it was somehow more work than I expected - and I expected a lot - but also more rewarding than I ever could've imagined. There's no motivation stronger than knowing your name is going on something, delivering work I'm proud of is a huge motivator.
I've been meaning to get deeper into some freelance journey specifics with a blog post, but haven't made the time yet. Let me know if that's something you're interested in reading, I need a good boost to get it done.
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4. I can't help but feel like this last one may come off as boastful, but I think it's an important one to highlight. As of this month, I've officially invoiced more than my net income last year. Of course it's not 1:1, gross vs net, being out of work a bit, etc. But it's one metric that really made it hit home, I'm really doing it!
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2. I finally figured out quarterly taxes and individual marketplace insurance, half a year in and I feel like an old pro at it already. I don't, however, foresee myself ever getting used to how many zeros go into both of those payments.
3. I've turned down and/or referred others to more projects than I've actually landed myself. A statistic I'm actually very proud of, teamwork makes the dream work, and I love having the freedom to say I'm not a good fit and offer better alternatives.
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