Interview with Aaron Kalin at ChicagoWebConf 2012

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The Interviewer

Mike Hall

Interviewer, community organizer at UGtastic

The Guest

Aaron Kalin

Software Developer, community enthusiast

The Conversation


Mike Hall Interviewer, community organizer at UGtastic
Hi, I'm Mike. I'm here with Aaron Kalin. Aaron, you've been coming to the Chicago community events and you're also involved in the community side. Thanks for sitting down.
Aaron Kalin Software Developer, community enthusiast
Thanks for having me, Mike.
Mike Hall Interviewer, community organizer at UGtastic
So, what's been interesting in the community lately? How do you see things growing?
Aaron Kalin Software Developer, community enthusiast
It's been a fun year. We see a lot of people coming into the community, asking good questions, and not just sticking to one technology. It's really about the craft of programming, not just the tools.

Critical Insights


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"Community growth is driven by developers who focus on the craft of programming rather than tool-specific solutions."