Author: jmitchell
Date: Sat Apr 9 20:26:45 2005
New Revision: 160732
URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewcvs?view=rev&rev=160732
Log:
Finally getting around to add a comment or 3
Modified:
struts/core/trunk/doc/volunteers.xml
Modified: struts/core/trunk/doc/volunteers.xml
URL:
http://svn.apache.org/viewcvs/struts/core/trunk/doc/volunteers.xml?view=diff&r1=160731&r2=160732
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--- struts/core/trunk/doc/volunteers.xml (original)
+++ struts/core/trunk/doc/volunteers.xml Sat Apr 9 20:26:45 2005
@@ -224,7 +224,17 @@
<h4 id="jmitchell">James Mitchell -- PMC Member</h4>
- <p>James has been so busy answering users questions and adding
test cases that he hasn't taken the time to brag about himself. I thought that
I would add a place marker for him until and if he does decide to --blow his
own horn-- ! -Rob :-D !</p>
+ <p>Struts was forced upon me when the E-Commerce
sweat-shop...errr...I mean "the company I worked for" decided to go from being
a full fledged Microsoft Partner to a full J2EE shop. That was back in 2000.
What little skills in Java I had were poor at best and I had never heard of
Struts or even Tomcat for that matter.</p>
+
+ <p>I was fortunate to have several excellent mentors watching over
my shoulder and helping our team cross the "great divide" between ASP/COM and
Java/OOP. You could say our mentors knew a thing or two about Java, web
development, and frameworks in general. Chuck Cavaness, Brian Keeton, and many
more, I cannot thank you enough for all the leadership and guidance you have
given me (and others). I truly believe that without your help, I would not be
where I am today.</p>
+
+ <p>Where am I today? That depends on who you ask ;) I own my own
business and I am currently working for a clientin the North Atlanta (GA) area.
I created the <a href="http://www.struts-atlanta.org";>Struts-Atlanta Users
Group</a> along with James Holmes several years ago with the primary goal of
mentoring, educating, and assisting other developers.We are a large group (over
200 members) of Struts enthusiasts and we meet monthly to discuss just about
anything, not just Struts.I don't want this to sound like a resume, but if you
are looking for talent, I have helped several of our membersfind jobs in our
area. Our list is a great resource for finding and nurturing local talent.</p>
+
+ <p>I call myself an "Open Source Evangelist" for a reason. I use
the word "Evangelist" because that's what I feel I am doing.Just as Martin
Luther was considered a rebel in his day, I too hope to make a change. I hope
to change the way Software is developed in our world and how the lack of
collaboration for the sake of "intellectual property" isinhibiting the growth
of our economy. I believe businesses have a right to make a profit. I believe
businesshave a right to make a profit on their "intellectual property", but for
heaven's sake, some wheels don't needto be reinvented 50,000 times. Where I
draw the line is when they leverage existing market share to strong-arm the
competition literally out of business. Based on what I just wrote and
depending on what you've been exposed to in your career, you might be thinking
of one company right now. Youare probably right in your assumption, but
believe me, there are many companies that practice the same, or
worsetechniques. To them, it's not about playing on a level playing field,
it's about getting to the game early,buying 80% of the seats, and paying off
the officials so there is little chance for any real competition. Ofcourse,
for some companies, it doesn't hurt if you own the stadium and keep the other
players locked out."Well, they were invited to compete, but they didn't show
up."....sound familiar? </p>
+
+ <p>Enter....the Open Source movement. I would encourage you (if
you haven't already) to pick up a copy of <a
href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0596001088/102-8250064-5792120";>The
Cathedral and the Bazaar</a>.This is an excellent introduction to this whole
"Open Source" thing and why it is so popular.</p>
+
+ <p>Compared to what I want to do in life, Struts is just a drop in
the pond. However, that said, I am very happy and excited to be a part of this
(and other) open source projects. Thanks for putting up with me :P</p>
<h4 id="jturner">James Turner -- Committer</h4>
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