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IntroductionI swore I wouldn’t let it get that far. But I did. And in one fell swoop, I crashed.I couldn’t see past my own hand. My eyes were in a permanent squint from stress, sleepless nights blurred into loops, and weekends? Forget it — every day felt like it ended with “Y.” I didn’t even know what “Sunday Scaries” were until they became my new personality trait, served up alongside ads for calming gummies in my doomscroll feed.I’d become a heartbeat at the dinner table and not much else. And that, friends, was a major red flag.The tech industry is incredible — full of chances to level up and reinvent yourself. But what no recruiter ever puts in the job description is the hidden cost of working in a profession that never, ever powers down.What was I chasing? Or better yet, what was I running from? Was burnout just the pandemic catching up with me? Did I let job titles inflate my ego past the point of balance? Or did I just pile so much pressure on my “future self” that I forgot to ask my current self the simplest of questions: Why am I doing this?The more I tap this out — writing, backspacing, deleting, re-typing — the more I realize: burnout doesn’t hand you answers. It hands you questions.So no, today’s not the day for me to pitch you “5 Steps to Guaranteed Happiness” or a 30-day productivity bootcamp. Instead, consider this an invitation: if you need it, take a pause. Check in with yourself.Here’s what’s helped me in the thick of burnout, a sabbatical, and a career gap. No particular order, no silver bullets — just things that worked for me.Pen & PaperPhone a Friend — VirtualPhone a Friend — IRLMove of the DayDo It For You, Not the Resume1. Pen & PaperI trust the weakest pen more than the strongest memory.— Tim FerrissFerriss also coined the term brain vomit — which, gross as it sounds, was exactly what I needed. My head was jammed with thoughts swirling like a blender on high, and writing them down became the release valve.I tried all the classics: morning pages, gratitude journals, the 5-minute journal. None of them stuck long-term. What did stick was keeping it dead simple: bullet points, no ceremony, no templates. Just pen, paper, and whatever was in my head.If a thought kept repeating across days, that was my signal it needed more attention. Otherwise, the act of writing was enough to quiet the noise.2. Phone a Friend – VirtualFriendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.— C.S. LewisThere’s something downright intoxicating about reconnecting with someone you haven’t talked to in ages. Seriously, try it today. DM or call someone you haven’t spoken with in months. Anyone but your ex — unless you want a different kind of burnout, haha.Just don’t go digging years back to that one random acquaintance. Otherwise, you’ll sound like you’re about to pitch them a pyramid scheme or sell them knives.3. Phone a Friend – IRLFriendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain… But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.— Muhammad AliThis one hits different. Face-to-face matters. And no, you don’t need to book a weekend bender at an Airbnb to get it. Coffee works just fine.For me, it’s a tall hazelnut oat milk latte. One hour, phone silenced, just talking with a friend. No algorithm can replace that.4. Move of the DayIf you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl — but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.— Martin Luther King, Jr.I don’t “work out” anymore. Back in the day, workouts meant chasing vanity muscles and late-night aesthetics. Now, it’s about function. Staying strong for my family. Staying present.In Jiu Jitsu, some instructors promote you if you can successfully apply a new move the same day you learned it. That stuck with me. Movement doesn’t have to be intense — a walk, a jog, or just active recovery counts. Bonus: those are free.5. Do It For You, Not the ResumeThe irony is that this kind of pause is exactly what makes me better at the work when I come back, but the industry isn’t built to reward that. We’re wired for velocity. We celebrate the visible wins.— Ashley Willis, GitHubCareer gaps can feel terrifying. No Teams notifications. No calendar invites. No dopamine hit from “being busy.” But here’s the thing: not everything needs to produce a bullet point for your LinkedIn profile.This is where pen & paper come back in. Capture the thoughts, the temptations, the little urges to “do something that looks important.” Then remind yourself: this pause is important.A Few Things That Gave Me PerspectiveAI has leveled up. It’s way past ChatGPT now. Between Sora, Google’s Veo, and “Nano Banana” (yes, that’s a real name), the spaghetti-eating Will Smith meme might finally get its sequel.Volunteering at my kid’s school. Especially as a dad, it was eye-opening. I even got to teach JavaScript to first graders with robots (spoiler: they loved block coding, not text coding). Teachers, I salute you.Cannabis as a career path. I took a 6-month horticulture course at UC Riverside. Being informed felt more responsible than staying stuck in stigma.I earned my brown belt in Jiu Jitsu. Joe Rogan calls purple belt the hardest to get, and he’s right — it mirrored my sabbatical struggle. Brown only came through consistency. Same lesson applies to life and work.Learning is faster than ever. Choose your channels wisely. Scrimba is great for hands-on coding. Frontend Masters is rock solid for structured learning. And if you’ve never coded? That’s fine too — you don’t always need code to create something awesome anymore.ClosingSo yeah — burnout sucks. But it doesn’t have to be the end of your story. Pause. Reconnect. Move. Write. And do things that matter to you, not your resume.I’ll leave you with this:The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.— Steve JobsCheers, friends. Here’s to finding your version of “great work.”

PrefaceI'm still in the trenches of experimenting with MindStudio, a no-code platform which allows you to create almost anything you can imagine into an AI Agent. In this case, it's still about cutting through a ton of writer's block that I currently have and outsourcing some of that hardship to the newer systems available which can support me.Here's the next piece of realistic fiction where I speak with Jake and Sophia on things I'm doing to support the San Diego tech scene by way of our Discord server.IntroductionIn this episode, Jake and Sophia dive into the innovative world of modern web development with the visionary founder behind AllWebSD.com. They explore how this cutting-edge service is filling crucial gaps in the market, the unique methodologies that set it apart from competitors, and inspiring success stories that demonstrate its impact. Get ready for an insightful conversation about the future of web presence for small businesses and actionable advice from an industry pioneer.TranscriptMercer: Hey there, and welcome to Digital Frontiers! I'm Jake Mercer.Chen: And I'm Sophia Chen. Before we dive in, we should probably mention that we're completely fictional podcast hosts created for this episode. But don't let that stop you from enjoying our conversation!Mercer: That's right! We may not be real, but our enthusiasm for web development and digital innovation is as authentic as it gets.Chen: Today, we're exploring the evolving landscape of web development services, especially for small businesses in San Diego.Mercer: And we're thrilled to have with us the creator of AllWebSD.com, a platform that's making waves in the local digital scene. Welcome to Digital Frontiers!Mark: Thanks, Jake. Thanks, Sophia. Happy to be here.Chen: So, let's start at the beginning. What inspired you to create AllWebSD.com, and what gap in the market were you hoping to fill?Mark: AllWebSD started as a personal journal. I didn’t want to blog, even though I had WordPress set up. I just wanted to capture the fast, messy world of web dev differently. Then the pandemic hit, and it grew into a community—somewhere local tech folks and newcomers could swap stories and ideas.Mercer: That's fascinating! I'm curious about your background. How did your previous experiences shape your approach to creating AllWebSD?Mark: Honestly, it was trial by fire. Back then, no bootcamps, no code schools. I learned from books and trade classes. Textbooks didn’t click for me—except a couple of O’Reilly guides. When newsletters popped up, I realized tech could be shared in smaller, bite-sized conversations.Chen: It sounds like you've really put thought into creating something that serves the San Diego community specifically. Let's talk about the services you offer. Could you break down the core offerings of AllWebSD.com for our listeners?Mark: At its core, AllWebSD is just me hosting a local tech podcast. You don’t need to be “in the industry.” If you live here and want to talk tech—or promote yourself—that’s enough. I didn’t study Computer Science; I studied Media Arts. So I keep it casual, no jargon, more like happy hour. I’m also adding YouTube tutorials, resources, and mentorship for folks building AI Agents.Mercer: I love how you're focusing on connecting the digital professionals in San Diego. That's something we don't see enough of in the tech world – that local community building.Chen: What would you say makes your approach different from other web development networks or communities? There are plenty of online spaces for tech professionals, but yours seems to have a unique angle.Mark: The whole thing is about connection. Not a syllabus. Not bots. Just us. That’s why I push Discord—jump in, jump out, no pressure. Think of it as a pocket network of colleagues you can chat with about anything: web, mobile, AI, hiring struggles, your next big project. I’ll be there to cheer it on.Mercer: You mentioned transparency and collaboration as core values. Are there specific technologies or methodologies that AllWebSD favors to promote these values?Mark: Tech itself? Changes daily. But my method is simple—transparency. For example, this episode: no studio, no Fiverr editors. Just me, MindStudio, and a little iMovie. That’s it. Transparency makes collaboration work.Chen: I think it's time for a quick break. This episode of Digital Frontiers is sponsored by MindStudio, a platform with hundreds of free, ready-to-use and easily-customizable AI agents to help you get things done.Mercer: That's right, Sophia. I've been using MindStudio's Chrome Extension, and it's like having AI superpowers right inside your browser. Whether you're writing content, doing research, or managing your workflow, their AI agents are game-changers.Chen: Download the MindStudio Chrome Extension from mindstudio dot ai today. Now, let's get back to our conversation with the creator of AllWebSD.com.Mercer: So, without naming specific clients, could you share some success stories that have come out of the AllWebSD community? Maybe some collaborations or projects that really showcase what your platform is all about?Mark: For me, success is any guest who shows up and shares openly. Right now, I’ve got five featured on the homepage—everything from nonprofits to software firms to recruiters and devs. The variety keeps it fun.Chen: Those are impressive outcomes! Were there any particular challenges you had to overcome in these projects that taught you something valuable about running this kind of platform?Mark: Yes—booking, production, editing, web dev. It’s taught me to break big projects into smaller ones, stick to a plan, and pivot when needed.Mercer: It sounds like building a community comes with its own unique set of challenges and rewards. I'm curious about what's next for AllWebSD. What future plans do you have, and what emerging trends are you keeping an eye on?Mark: Naturally, AI comes up a lot. People joke it’ll take my job and I should learn plumbing. And sure, I can fix a toilet handle, but I’m not touching emergency shutoff valves. The truth is, the job has changed, but it hasn’t vanished. The question now is how we adapt. I’ll also be sharing resources and mentorship for AI Agent builders—again, Discord’s where I’ll drop that.Chen: That's a compelling vision for the future. Before we wrap up, what advice would you give to businesses in San Diego looking to improve their web presence or get more connected with the local tech scene?Mark: For beginners: start with LinkedIn. Connect with people both in and outside your field, and especially local folks—it’s powerful to have community close by. For your web presence, tools like SquareSpace are fine, but when you hit a wall, that’s when specialists like me step in. And, of course, hop on the Discord—it’s free, and it’ll stay free.Mercer: I love that idea of joining the Discord community. It's such a practical first step for anyone looking to get involved.Chen: And those upcoming AI Agent courses sound fascinating – definitely something our listeners should check out.Mercer: Well, that brings us to the end of today's episode. Thank you so much for joining us and sharing the story behind AllWebSD.com. It's been great getting to know more about how you're fostering digital innovation in San Diego.Mark: Thanks again, and looking forward to chatting more soon.Chen: Absolutely. To our listeners, remember to check out our website for links to AllWebSD.com and that free Discord community our guest mentioned.Mercer: And don't forget to tune in two weeks from now when we'll be discussing the rise of no-code development tools and what they mean for traditional web developers.Chen: Until then, keep pushing those digital frontiers!Mercer: See ya next time!

PrefaceThere are countless ways to approach AI technologies, but one in particular has really stood out to me: MindStudio.So far, it’s proven to be the kind of orchestration platform that helps cut through the upfront friction I face daily when trying to be “creative.”Lately, I’ve been dealing with a fair share of writer’s block, so full credit goes to the magicians behind this tool for making it such a fun and surprisingly useful playground.Sharing a little piece of realistic fiction below — and if you’re curious, don’t hesitate to hop on Discord and say hello! 👋IntroductionIn this episode, Jake and Amara explore how San Diego's tech professionals are combating digital isolation through the innovative AllWebSD Discord community. They dive into why local connections remain crucial in an AI-dominated landscape, debate the value of region-specific online spaces, and examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping professional networking. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to San Diego's tech ecosystem, this conversation offers valuable insights on building meaningful professional relationships in 2025.TranscriptMorales: Hey there San Diego! Welcome to Tech Pulse San Diego, episode eighty-seven. I'm Jake Morales.Chen: And I'm Amara Chen. Before we dive in, just a quick heads-up to our new listeners – Jake and I are fictional podcast hosts created for this episode. But the community we're discussing today is very real!Morales: That's right! And we've got a great show lined up today. Amara, did you catch that announcement about the new biotech incubator opening up in Sorrento Valley?Chen: I did! That's gonna be huge for our local healthcare startups. And speaking of local tech news, I heard the La Jolla coding bootcamp just graduated their largest class ever – seventy percent of whom already have job offers. Pretty impressive in this market.Morales: That's awesome. The San Diego tech scene is definitely heating up... which makes today's topic even more timely. We're talking about a new initiative to bring together digital professionals across San Diego through a Discord community at AllWebSD.com.Chen: And we're framing this within the bigger conversation of how we build meaningful tech communities in the age of AI. Because let's be honest – the way we connect professionally is changing dramatically.Morales: It really is. And I've been thinking about this a lot lately... San Diego has all these amazing tech professionals, but we're kind of fragmented, aren't we? You've got the UX designers in one corner, the developers in another, data scientists somewhere else entirely.Chen: Absolutely. And each group has their own Slack channels, Meetups, and happy hours. But there's not much cross-pollination happening. Which seems like a missed opportunity, especially when you consider how interdisciplinary tech work is becoming.Morales: Exactly! And with AI reshaping literally every digital role – from coding to design to marketing – there's never been a more important time for us to be talking across these specialties.Chen: I'm curious though, Jake – with remote work becoming so normalized, do you think local connections still matter as much? Couldn't someone just join an online community of professionals in their specific niche?Morales: That's a fair question. And sure, those global communities are valuable. But... there's something special about local connections. Remember when we had Sarah from that AI startup on the show last month?Chen: Oh yeah, she talked about finding her co-founder at that random Web3 meetup in North Park.Morales: Right! And it wasn't even her scene – she just went because a friend dragged her along. Those serendipitous local connections can be game-changers. Plus, there's something about grabbing coffee with someone who understands the specific challenges and opportunities of building in San Diego.Chen: That makes sense. And we've seen other tech hubs do this really well. Austin has their Texas Blockchain Initiative, Portland has Silicon Forest – these tight-knit local communities that support each other while still being plugged into the global conversation.Morales: Now here's the interesting part... San Diego has all the ingredients to build something similar or even better. We've got major universities, established tech companies, a growing startup scene, and honestly – the best weather for outdoor networking events.Chen: Hard to argue with that last point! So let's talk specifically about this AllWebSD initiative. What exactly is it trying to accomplish?Morales: So it's a Discord server specifically designed for San Diego's digital professionals – developers, designers, marketers, product people, AI specialists, you name it. The goal is to create one central hub where the local tech community can connect, share resources, and potentially collaborate.Chen: But Jake, I've gotta play devil's advocate here. There are already so many online communities out there. What makes this one different? Why would someone add yet another Discord server to their already overwhelming digital life?Morales: That's a totally fair challenge. I think what makes this interesting is the hyper-local focus combined with the cross-disciplinary approach. It's not just another JavaScript Discord or UX Discord – it's specifically about building connections across different digital specialties, but all within our San Diego ecosystem.Chen: And I imagine there's potential for this to move beyond just online interaction? Maybe in-person meetups or events?Morales: Absolutely. From what I understand, the Discord is just the starting point – a way to facilitate those initial connections that can then grow into real-world collaborations, mentorships, maybe even new business ventures.Chen: I can definitely see the value there. And with AI changing our professional landscape so rapidly, having a support network of other locals navigating the same challenges seems particularly valuable right now.Morales: Speaking of AI – we need to take a quick break to thank our sponsor.Chen: Today's episode is sponsored by MindStudio, a platform with hundreds of free, ready-to-use and easily-customizable AI agents to help you get things done.Morales: I've been using their Chrome Extension lately, and it's pretty impressive. It's like having AI superpowers right inside your browser – helping with everything from summarizing long articles to generating creative content.Chen: I've been playing with it too! It's saved me hours of work already. If you want to check it out for yourself, download the MindStudio Chrome Extension from mindstudio dot ai. Now, back to our discussion about building tech community in the age of AI.Morales: So Amara, you've worked with a bunch of different San Diego companies. How are you seeing AI change the professional development needs of the folks you work with?Chen: It's fascinating, Jake. I'm seeing this interesting paradox where technical skills are simultaneously becoming both more and less important. The barrier to entry for creating certain types of content or code is getting lower thanks to AI tools, but the strategic thinking about how to use these tools effectively is becoming more valuable than ever.Morales: That's such a good point. And it makes me think that as AI automates more of the tactical aspects of our work, the human connections and community become even more important. The creativity, the ethical considerations, the strategic thinking – that's where humans still shine.Chen: Exactly. And that's where I see huge potential for a community like AllWebSD. Imagine having a place where developers can learn from designers about aesthetic principles, where marketers can collaborate with data scientists on more effective campaigns, where everyone can share their experiences with integrating AI into their workflows.Morales: I love that vision. And there's something powerful about doing this at the local level, where people can eventually meet face-to-face and build those deeper connections.Chen: Definitely. And I'm curious – how do you think a stronger, more connected tech community might change San Diego's tech landscape over time?Morales: That's a great question... I think we could see more cross-disciplinary startups emerging. Maybe more talent retention as people feel more connected to the local scene. Potentially even more investment flowing into the region as we develop a stronger identity as a tech hub.Chen: Those all sound like positive outcomes. And speaking of local AI initiatives, aren't there several AI-focused events coming up in San Diego?Morales: Yeah! There's that AI Ethics workshop at UC San Diego next month, and I heard about a new AI meetup starting in Carlsbad focused specifically on practical applications for small businesses.Chen: That sounds really valuable. And I imagine these are exactly the kinds of events that might get cross-promoted in a community like AllWebSD, helping to bring together people who might not otherwise connect.Morales: Absolutely. It's all about breaking down those silos between different tech specialties and creating more opportunities for collaboration and learning.Chen: Well, I think we've covered a lot of ground today! To recap, we've talked about the importance of local tech communities even in our increasingly remote world, the specific initiative at AllWebSD.com to bring together San Diego's digital professionals, and how community building takes on new importance in the age of AI.Morales: That's right. And if you're a digital professional in San Diego – whether you're a developer, designer, marketer, product manager, or working in any tech-adjacent role – we definitely encourage you to check out this Discord community at AllWebSD.com.Chen: We'll be following up on this topic in future episodes, so if you do join, we'd love to hear about your experience. And next week, we're excited to be interviewing Maria Gonzalez, the founder of that new AI startup that j

IntroductionMade popular by the JavaScript rendering framework Astro, Island Architecture is an opinionated way of building content-driven websites like blogs, marketing pages, and e-commerce. Honestly, I’m still wrapping my head around it, so I decided to channel my inner 8-year-old self to demystify this pattern just a little more.You see, before I moved to the mainland, I wasn’t just a web developer storytelling out of America’s Finest City. I was a kid eating shave ice, playing marbles in the dirt, and hanging out with ‘ohana at the only Pizza Hut on the island. This entry is dedicated to those who still hold island life close to their hearts — and to the JavaScript aficionados booking their next flight to the Aloha State.Mahalo. 🤙🏾A Brief HistoryThe general idea of an ‘Islands’ architecture is deceptively simple: render HTML pages on the server, and inject placeholders or slots around highly dynamic regions […] that can then be ‘hydrated’ on the client into small self-contained widgets, reusing their server-rendered initial HTML.— Jason Miller, Creator of PreactAround 2019–2020, some really smart folks realized that traditional websites were getting too busy… too noisy… too complicated. Kinda like the mainland — traffic lights at every corner, cars clogging up the road for no good reason, and everything always on, even if you aren’t using it. Noisy, yah?Instead of that big, overbuilt single-page app smushed into the browser all at once, think of Island Architecture like the 8 main islands we all know — from Ni‘ihau to the Big Island — each doing its own thing but still part of one ‘āina. The website is the whole Aloha State. Same ocean. Different waves.Astro’s trying to be more chill. More sustainable. Garden Island vibes. 🏝️What Is an Island?In Astro, an “island” is an enhanced UI component on an otherwise static HTML page.A client island is an interactive JavaScript component that wakes up in the browser, separately from the rest of the page.A server island is a dynamic component rendered on the server, outside the main rendering flow.If the entire website is Hawai‘i, then components like buttons and forms are like Kaua‘i. Zoom in further and they’re like Kapa‘a’s Farmers Market on a Wednesday or traffic near Lydgate Beach — lively and bustling while the Sleeping Giant chills in the background.This matters because it saves energy (JavaScript), keeping things fast unless you really need interactivity. People can see the whole island, but only the busy areas — like chickens crossing the road or folks grabbing poke — are truly interactive. 🐓Island ComponentsAstro components are the building blocks of your page. They render to static HTML by default — no client-side runtime.An “island” is the part of the site that’s interactive. There are two types: client and server. Think of them like your weather widget, chat bot, or image carousel. Everything else — sidebar, blog post, footer — just chills like the Tree Tunnel heading into Poʻipū. 🌳Client IslandsClient islands are interactive widgets floating in a sea of static HTML.It’s the stuff that wakes up on your side. Like going to Foodland in Kapaʻa and getting an unassembled poke bowl — rice in one container, toppings in another. You gotta go home, pour on the shoyu, sprinkle the furikake, and mix it how you like.That’s a client island: it doesn’t work until you touch it. All the parts came from the shop, but the action happens at your house.Benefits of Client IslandsPerformance Boost: Most of your page is static HTML. JavaScript is only loaded where needed.User Control: You decide when the toppings go on. Your browser handles interaction your way.Energy Efficiency: Less JavaScript = faster load times and better for low-powered devices.It’s like you don’t have to fire up the rice cooker for the whole family — it’s just you and some good eats. 🍚Server IslandsServer islands handle personalized or dynamic content — rendered on the server and sent to you ready to go.It’s like Auntie picking up a musubi and Good News Bar from 7-Eleven and handing it to you. You didn’t have to lift a finger.Benefits of Server IslandsLess Work for the Browser: Everything is prepped before it hits your screen.Great for Slower Devices/Wi-Fi: Like a plate lunch already boxed up and ready to eat.Fresh, Reliable, and Safe: The server fetches the data. You don’t have to run extra scripts in the browser — less chance for bugs or issues.You trust Auntie to handle it, so you can just grind. 🍱ConclusionClient or server island? Depends on what you need. Like island life, it’s about balance.Sometimes you want to make your own poke bowl. Other times you just want the laulau already wrapped. Either way, a chill site is a fast site — and you only use energy when you really need it.So have fun, leave your slippahs at the door, and try it out. Just remember to turn off the lights by 8. After all… this ain’t Waikīkī. 😉Thanks and Aloha!Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, go head first into our Discord server by clicking the link on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Otherwise, join the movement and let’s bridge the digital divide. For over 25 years, San Diego Futures Foundation has been a catalyst for positive change in SD, providing critical digital services and resources to nonprofits and individuals in need. Their programs have consistently helped bridge the gap between technology access and digital skills. Monetary, technology and volunteering are ways you can genuinely help. I’ll see you in the next round, everyone. Thanks and Aloha!AttributionGolden Dayz Upbeat Ukelele by Paul Winter from PixabayWhere The Sunflowers Grow - Ukele and Guitar by Paul Winter from Pixabay

IntroductionWelcome to Season 10 of AllWebSD! Has another year gone by? Yikes! As they say, the days are long but the years are short! In just a blink we’re rapidly getting inundated with AI this, AI that, finding leverage between RTO mandates, hybrid and remote agreements and the pendulum swing of high skills being in demand relative to available positions. one could argue that we’ve stepped into The Upside Down.What’s HotRise of The Machines—sike…just kidding! But it’s obvious, right? Since ChatGPT’s release back in November of ’22 it seems that everything now has a CoPilot! How on Earth are we to keep track of that?! Honestly, if you were to ask the last year version of myself, I probably would’ve cursed up a storm and said I don’t know. But now that this stuff has become more saturated into our daily lives, I’ve pulled back on being wow’d by it all. It’s not to be a debbie-downer whatsoever. But the marketing tactics, theatrics and click bait can just go on mute for now. What I’ve come to terms with is to cherry-pick where AI fits into my life. Irrespective of personal or professional needs, instead of being overwhelmed by it all, I’ve chosen to be selective about what, where and why I’d dare to incorporate AI into my daily life. I already feel that no matter what, it will in some respect be integrated into our everyday lives in a low-key fashion without any of us really checking a consent box, but it’s here to stay and I believe the bigger picture now is an unofficial AI Arms Race that now exists between the US, China and other advanced nations. For more details on that, check out Lex Fridman Podcast #459. That said, don’t panic. Channel your inner Vulcan as the audio streams through your pointy ears.Open To Work—up to about…early 2024ish, software engineering, web, mobile, coding, IT and all of the adjacent professions which surrounded those worlds was a no-brainer. Hiring frenzies and pivoting from one company to the next was the obvious behavior, but at the time of this recording, it’s quite the opposite. Are coding careers dead? Can a GPT prompt really replace all those years of hard work? Honestly, no. But I concede that we are in a coming of age moment in which AI will take a seat right next to your profession whether you want it to or not, but like a lot of Dev Advocates echo out, it’s still a CoPilot while you're still THE PILOT. Granted where I sit in my profession…just a web developer storytelling out of America’s Finest City, I’d like to thank my colleague, Lee Baker for this helpful interpretation. And I quote, Way back in the day, when I was writing DHTML and JS was just coming out, WYSIWYGs like Dreamweaver were the hot new thing and every CEO and small business owner was convinced they could replace their web developers with drag-and-drop software. Fast forward 15-20 years and WYSIWYGs are still here and we are still not using them to build web applications at scale. They've gotten much better and have their place, especially solutions like Wix, WebFlow, and others. But, they can't scale. We need people to thoughtfully scale complex systems and build elegant, performant, and tasteful UI. Take what you can from my personal use case and apply accordingly to your world, your profession.Integrity—needless to say, I can’t be a hypocrite. The rebuild of AllWebSD was done with the help of my GitHub CoPilot extension…but…before I ever pulled the trigger on going crazy with prompts, I had to set myself up with some foundations. You see, for the last 8ish years, my head’s been wrapped around a framework called Angular which is the COMPLETE OPPOSITE of that really really really popular UI library…that…well…I’ll give you a clue…rhymes with extract. By the way, check out Angular: The Documentary | An origin story by Honeypot when you have the chance. At any rate, I needed the 101 that you can’t get out of random tutorials on YouTube, so in order to get this domain back in shape, big thanks to Per Borgan and the folks over at Scrimba for creating a very unique learning platform! All this to say, before you shoot, learn how to aim.Step Up to The PlateThe Open Mat Series Invitational still holds. I put it on myself to kick out a total of 5 episodes once I start a season and that means there are 4 more of these coming through. If you’re camera shy, don’t worry. It’s audio only unless you say otherwise. Irrespective of being a Vulcan, or where you live on this planet, AllWebSD can be your starbase. But of course if you are in SD, why say no when it feels so good to say yes.So step up to the plate, take a swing and get that base hit.LFG. Go Padres!ConclusionThanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, go head first into our Discord server by clicking the link on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Otherwise, join the movement and let’s bridge the digital divide. For over 25 years, San Diego Futures Foundation has been a catalyst for positive change in SD, providing critical digital services and resources to nonprofits and individuals in need. Their programs have consistently helped bridge the gap between technology access and digital skills. Monetary, technology and volunteering are ways you can genuinely help. I’ll see you in the next round, everyone. Thanks and Aloha!AttributionSound Effect by Gregor Quendel from Pixabay

SponsorAre you a professional tired of overly complicated, difficult, or time-consuming processes? Overwhelmed by all of the AI buzz? Do you need a single resource that could truly be your foundry on all things related to AI? Then check out this course, Prompting for AI Operations, brought to you by The AI Exchange, and get ahead in the AI revolution. Learn to break down business goals into tasks that can be executed by ChatGPT and go beyond copy/paste and develop 'prompting sense' which helps you take your prompts to the next level. Just visit this link or click on the AI Exchange banner on the home page of AllWebSD.com.IntroductionHmmm…how to set the stage for this one? When I put AllWebSD on pause back in April of 2022, it was about 7 months before the release of ChatGPT. Since November of that year, the landscape of tech quickly changed with AI casting a very big shadow over the hype of Web3. It felt like minutes. Night and day. On a Tuesday, we were absorbing ourselves with key words like the blockchain, decentralized, NFT and crypto. Then on Wednesday, AI, LLMs, OpenAI, Gemini and Prompt Engineering. Ever since then, we haven’t looked back. The shadow was so big that in my view, AI instantaneously took the attention away from all things catered to Web3, with everyone, including myself, dropping one shiny object for the next. And since then it’s been difficult for me to cut through the noise of AI to get to a better understanding of Web3. I was desperate. Desperation went even further by me emailing the man who invented the world wide web, Sir Tim Berners Lee. No, he did not reply back. He probably marked me as spam.So I said screw it. Until I find an individual that could coach me through all things related to Web3, I decided to outsource it back to AI. Funny how things come full circle. Enjoy this segment covered with voice overs by Pericles screen reader and I as I consult about this topic through a custom ChatGPT model (Web3 Blockchain Expert) found on OpenAI’s GPT Store. Thanks to Tomorrow Explored as these inquiries are essentially a remix of their 7 must ask questions. That said, as I learn more about how to be more effective in communicating with these LLMs, one detail I’d like to point out is that I’m not threading these inquiries. In other words, sticking to one topic to provide better context. I’m simply going through these questions on a single chat. Perhaps the results would differ had I placed each question into its own chat rather than what I did here in this demo of plopping all the questions into one conversation. I’ll explore that idea next time. But for now, sit back and relax as ChatGPT and I discuss Web3 before my usage limit was met!Highlighted TopicsWhat is Web3? Why is it important?What is blockchain technology?How is that related to Web3?How can Web3 improve my business?What are decentralized applications?How can they help my company?How can companies use tokens and cryptocurrencies?How can I start incorporating Web3 into my business?---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, go head first into our Discord server by clicking the link on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Otherwise, you can find me on occasion at San Diego Tech Hub’s monthly meetups. For more details on that, go to meetup.com/sandiegotechhub. Thanks and Aloha!

SponsorAre you a professional tired of overly complicated, difficult, or time-consuming processes? Overwhelmed by all of the AI buzz? Do you need a single resource that could truly be your foundry on all things related to AI? Then check out this course, Prompting for AI Operations, brought to you by The AI Exchange, and get ahead in the AI revolution. Learn to break down business goals into tasks that can be executed by ChatGPT and go beyond copy/paste and develop 'prompting sense' which helps you take your prompts to the next level. Just visit this link or click on the AI Exchange banner on the home page of AllWebSD.com.IntroductionWelcome to Season 9 of AllWebSD. This season is dedicated to my colleagues at the San Diego Futures Foundation and today I’m in collaboration with Teresa Valenzuela, Community Outreach Manager for SDFF and we’re here to expand on a new initiative developed on their behalf called the Digital Bridge.Highlighted TopicsHere we are now and on to the grandest of all ways to support this cause. As gamers would often describe it as the final level!What is a TeraByte Titan?Who would you say is most suited to fulfill this level of support? Knowing that the financial significance of this gesture begins at $100K, what does the money cover for this level of gifting?What is the benefit of becoming a TeraByte Titan?Final thoughts.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, go head first into our Discord server by clicking the link on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Otherwise, you can find me on occasion at San Diego Tech Hub’s monthly meetups. For more details on that, go to meetup.com/sandiegotechhub. Thanks and Aloha!

SponsorAre you a professional tired of overly complicated, difficult, or time-consuming processes? Overwhelmed by all of the AI buzz? Do you need a single resource that could truly be your foundry on all things related to AI? Then check out this course, Prompting for AI Operations, brought to you by The AI Exchange, and get ahead in the AI revolution. Learn to break down business goals into tasks that can be executed by ChatGPT and go beyond copy/paste and develop 'prompting sense' which helps you take your prompts to the next level. Just visit this link or click on the AI Exchange banner on the home page of AllWebSD.com.IntroductionWelcome to Season 9 of AllWebSD. This season is dedicated to my colleagues at the San Diego Futures Foundation and today I’m in collaboration with Teresa Valenzuela, Community Outreach Manager for SDFF and we’re here to expand on a new initiative developed on their behalf called the Digital Bridge.Highlighted TopicsLooks like we’re getting deeper into the rabbit hole now. This next one sounds like a superhero!What is a GigaByte Guardian?Who would you say is most suited to fulfill this level of support? Knowing that this is the starting point for bigger monetary contributions, what does the money cover for this level of gifting?What is the benefit of becoming a GigaByte Guardian?Final thoughts.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, go head first into our Discord server by clicking the link on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Otherwise, you can find me on occasion at San Diego Tech Hub’s monthly meetups. For more details on that, go to meetup.com/sandiegotechhub. Thanks and Aloha!

SponsorAre you a professional tired of overly complicated, difficult, or time-consuming processes? Overwhelmed by all of the AI buzz? Do you need a single resource that could truly be your foundry on all things related to AI? Then check out this course, Prompting for AI Operations, brought to you by The AI Exchange, and get ahead in the AI revolution. Learn to break down business goals into tasks that can be executed by ChatGPT and go beyond copy/paste and develop 'prompting sense' which helps you take your prompts to the next level. Just visit this link or click on the AI Exchange banner on the home page of AllWebSD.com.IntroductionWelcome to Season 9 of AllWebSD. This season is dedicated to my colleagues at the San Diego Futures Foundation and today I’m in collaboration with Teresa Valenzuela, Community Outreach Manager for SDFF and we’re here to expand on a new initiative developed on their behalf called the Digital Bridge.Highlighted TopicsLet’s segue into the next level of support, yes?What is a MegaByte Mentor?Who would you say is most suited to fulfill this level of support? What is the benefit of becoming a MegaByte Mentor?Final thoughts.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, go head first into our Discord server by clicking the link on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Otherwise, you can find me on occasion at San Diego Tech Hub’s monthly meetups. For more details on that, go to meetup.com/sandiegotechhub. Thanks and Aloha!

SponsorAre you a professional tired of overly complicated, difficult, or time-consuming processes? Overwhelmed by all of the AI buzz? Do you need a single resource that could truly be your foundry on all things related to AI? Then check out this course, Prompting for AI Operations, brought to you by The AI Exchange, and get ahead in the AI revolution. Learn to break down business goals into tasks that can be executed by ChatGPT and go beyond copy/paste and develop 'prompting sense' which helps you take your prompts to the next level. Just visit this link or click on the AI Exchange banner on the home page of AllWebSD.com.IntroductionWelcome to Season 9 of AllWebSD. This season is dedicated to my colleagues at the San Diego Futures Foundation and today I’m in collaboration with Teresa Valenzuela, Community Outreach Manager for SDFF and we’re here to expand on a new initiative developed on their behalf called the Digital Bridge.Highlighted TopicsIn some way shape or form, I feel that I personally am in this role. So let’s start our exploration here, shall we?What is a KiloByte Contributor?Who would you say is most suited to fulfill this level of support? Knowing that this level of support is non-financial, what kind of an impact can this still provide for your cause?Final thoughts.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, go head first into our Discord server by clicking the link on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Otherwise, you can find me on occasion at San Diego Tech Hub’s monthly meetups. For more details on that, go to meetup.com/sandiegotechhub. Thanks and Aloha!

SponsorAre you a professional tired of overly complicated, difficult, or time-consuming processes? Overwhelmed by all of the AI buzz? Do you need a single resource that could truly be your foundry on all things related to AI? Then check out this course, Prompting for AI Operations, brought to you by The AI Exchange, and get ahead in the AI revolution. Learn to break down business goals into tasks that can be executed by ChatGPT and go beyond copy/paste and develop 'prompting sense' which helps you take your prompts to the next level. Just visit this link or click on the AI Exchange banner on the home page of AllWebSD.com.IntroductionWelcome to Season 9 of AllWebSD. This season is dedicated to my colleagues at the San Diego Futures Foundation and today I’m in collaboration with Teresa Valenzuela, Community Outreach Manager for SDFF and we’re here to expand on a new initiative developed on their behalf called the Digital Bridge.Highlighted TopicsWhat is the Digital Bridge Initiative all about?How exactly does the Digital Bridge Initiative work?How can individuals and organizations get involved with this initiative?Are there any success stories or noteworthy outcomes from this initiative?How will success be defined for this type of program?Final thoughts.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, go head first into our Discord server by clicking the link on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Otherwise, you can find me on occasion at San Diego Tech Hub’s monthly meetups. For more details on that, go to meetup.com/sandiegotechhub. Thanks and Aloha!

TLDRToday marks a temporary pause of the AllWebSD.com Podcast as I go head first into figuring out what on Earth Web3 is all about. I’ll be in the trenches of code once again and when I come up for air, I’ll be sure to come back through audio to give back my findings.Red PillLet’s face it…the web is once again in transition. The meta verse, cryptocurrency, the blockchain, NFTs and more. It’s a bit murky for me at this point when I hear these buzzwords but my curiosity is leading me back to the sandbox to go play. I’ll be suspending this project for the near-term but when I come back, rest assured it will be another 5 episode season, which, for better or worse, spotlights my findings on what I’ve stumbled upon with Web3.Special ThanksAll things considered, I hit 40 episodes in total. Awesome! A big thanks goes out to all of my previous guests, to the San Diego Tech Hub community for giving this domain a place to call home and to you, the listener, for giving this podcast a chance.As a token of my appreciation, the following gifts are linked below: Receive $10 in Bitcoin when you buy or sell $100 or more on Coinbase.Get a $10 cash back reward in Maiar when you buy eGold.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

IntroductionMore coffee, more coffee, more coffee!My inbox is flooded. I haven’t caught up. I’ve short circuited my anxiety by marking all as read, even though that’s definitely not the case. So let’s take a look at what’s so important in a few short minutes.Highlighted TopicsChrome Reaches 100 (Congrats. Can you get social security?)Understanding Layout Algorithms (Algo…what?)Dominate Your Lighthouse Score in Next.js Applications (If slow, go fast)Those HTML Attributes You Never Use (Then why are they there?)Mozilla’s Vision for the Evolution of the Web (PTSD from IE)What’s New in Node Core (In other words, what’s old about Node Core.)Electron 18 Released (I’m not even on Electron 1.)Build Serverless APIs with Node.js and AWS Lambda (If someone says Kubernetes, I’m flipping the table.)How to Upload PDF Files to Azure Storage From Node (How to upload more time into my life)Parcel v2.4.0 Released: The Zero Config Build Tool (Zero config, zero config, zero config…sounds too good to be true.)The Tao of Node: On Design, Architecture and Best Practices (The Yoga of JavaScript)An Introduction to AWS CloudFront Functions (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs)Finally, Cloud Without Complexity (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, part 2)Building a Loading Bar Component (Patience is the essence of fine Mexican food.)Website Themes and Color Schemes (Apologies to all of my color-blind friends.)HTML and CSS in Emails: What Works in 2022? (One big image.)CSS Blossoming Flowers at Magical Night (Shrooms, shrooms, shrooms.)Dino 1.20 Released (This project is still going…nice.)Remix vs. Next.js (Chris Rock vs Will Smith.)Emoji Button: A Vanilla JavaScript Emoji Picker (😏, 😏, 😏.)An ECMAScript Proposal for Type Annotations in JavaScript (John Resig…where are you? We need you.)Web Animation Performance Fundamentals – How to Make Your Pages Look Smooth (More cowbell.)Say Hello to selectmenu, a Fully Style-able select Element (Now that’s cool.)Progressive Enhancement, the new Hotness (Splash cold water.)Big Images, Blazingly Fast (Like I said…one big image.)How Much CO2 Does Creating a 1,000-Word Piece of Content Cause? (Who has time to calculate that???)Browser Vendors ‘Working Together on Interop 2022’ (A/S/L.)Explain the First 10 Lines of Twitter’s Source Code to Me (No.)---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

IntroductionI need to put a break tag on my HTML to get this message off the ground.At the time of this recording, it’s been a little over two weeks since Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine. Officially, Wikipedia notes the start of this conflict as Thursday, February 24th. Why this one hits home for me is that in my work experience as a web developer, I’ve had the pleasure of working with several Software Developers, QA Engineers and Product Owners of Russian, Ukranian and Belarusian heritage and they all have voiced a similar opinion. They stand with Ukraine. And I do as well.If you’re sitting behind your keyboard right now with headphones on sitting state-side in the continental US, it might be hard for you to fathom what on Earth is really happening minute-by-minute. I’m certainly struggling. On my end, I’m trying to empathize with as many frames of reference that I can muster and here’s how I’ve given myself some context in how to better relate to this global event.Frame of ReferenceAccording to Google, Ukraine is about the size of Texas.Ukraine’s entire population as of 2021 has 41+ million people. California has 39+ million people (2019 statistic).Imagine that on a daily basis, this is 9/11 occurring at any given moment and you don’t where the planes are headed (I really grit my teeth with this one, but it had to be said). I could go on and on about how to make this hit home, but I think you get the theme. A big thanks goes out to my work colleagues, both past and present for providing this list.Ways to HelpReach out to your congressional district and ask for tougher sanctions against Russia. Visit this link and enter your zip code.Discovery TV has partnered with Save The Children to provide critical support for those impacted by this crisis.San Diego based GoFundMe has curated its top list of fundraisers supporting the individuals and families seeking shelter, security and peace.Hashtags actively being used at this time: #standwithukraine#standforukraine#supportukraine#stopthewar#ukraine---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

IntroductionToday, I’m joined by Krishna Kabra, CEO of the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum. And in this discussion, we go head first into the spectrum of STEAM programs and events offered for the parents and children of San Diego.Highlighted TopicsIntroducing Krishna KabraName, role and how long you’ve been part of SDCDMA quick summary of SDCDMWhat’s the overall goal of SDCM?How long has SDCDM been around?How did Escondido get to headquarter such a gem?Your personal favorites about SDCDM (e.g. a certain exhibit, activity, event, etc.)?What would you say are your guaranteed offerings/strengths of the museum?Family Space Night Questions:What were the challenges of putting an event like this together during COVID era?What types of resources do you look out for on behalf of children’s education/fulfillment?How do you know if an event is successful for the children?Call-to-actions for our listenersWhat future events should we be aware of in relation to STEAM curriculum?Best way to follow you on the latest and greatest?How to get a membership and/or support?Are there other museum affiliations which provide discounts on entry?ConclusionHere are the resources Krishna mentioned earlier on Institute of Biomimicry and a talk by Sir Ken Robinson, where he makes a case for creating an education system that nurtures creativity.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

IntroductionToday, I am joined by Janaira Quigley from the San Diego Futures Foundation. And in this discussion, we go head first into spotlighting their privately funded program, called CompTIA A+ certification, a paid internship designed for students transitioning into an IT profession.Highlighted TopicsWhat is CompTIA on a high-level?Who are the graduates from this certification and what are their backgrounds?What skills are the students geared with upon completion?What were some challenges on executing this program in light of the pandemic?What's next for San Diego Futures Foundation now that the program has ended?What is SD Access For All?Alternative ways to support SD Futures (in my case it's through AmazonSmile)?ConclusionIf you are interested in hiring for an entry level position, please reach out to Janaira regarding the CompTIA A+ certified graduating interns. She can be reached at 619-391-0050 x225 or jquigley@sdfutures.orgThey are also looking to develop their resource database for the City of San Diego’s Digital Navigator program. Please use the Tech Resource Asset Mapping link to tell them about your organization that can provide free or low-cost tech services. ---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

IntroductionAre your items stuck offshore at Long Beach due to supply chain issues? If so, I hope to spark joy and not junk into your life this holiday season with these virtual gifts. It’s my hope that these offerings have an everlasting impact for you at some point in your professional careers.Highlighted TopicsHey everyone. Here are some free resources I’ve found to be helpful in my own personal and professional journey. I hope you can find some hidden gems from what’s being offered here.TriNet.comDo you have a startup? Alternatively, do you already have a startup and need to build out your team on a more comprehensive level? Not sure where to begin? Let me introduce you to Gabe Balanag and his team from TriNet. They’re geared as a full-service HR solution providing access to premium benefits, HR expertise, risk mitigation, payroll services and more. For more details on that, simply click here to learn more!Hired.comAre you a Software Engineer, Product Manager, Data Scientist, or Designer looking for your next dream opportunity? Then Hired might be your next play. Create your free profile and let companies apply to interview you (with salary details upfront). Outside of LinkedIn and networking in general, I’ve found this platform to be extremely helpful when setting myself up for that next step!Digit.coSave money and pay off debt, all without thinking about it. Without getting into the weeds of my own struggles, I’ll gladly say that the Great Recession forever left an impact on me. On that note alone, it’s been my mission to surround myself with the right tools that could help my financial base. I adopted into Digit in early 2019 and it’s probably the most meaningful tool I use…and yes…without even thinking about it. Start here and try Digit free for 30 days.Coinbase.comSpeaking of a financial base, let’s talk crypto. I’m by no means an expert on crypto but I can’t ignore its potential in general as a solution outside of fiat currency. That said, I’ve gone head first into Coinbase as my preferred platform that makes it easy to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more. Get your first $10 in Bitcoin from me by starting here.ReMarkable.comWord of mouth led me to this product and it is hands down the best electronic item I’ve purchased since pivoting from Blackberries/Nokias/Samsungs to an iPhone 3GS. Since I like to scribble, I thought the next best thing to do for optimizing my chicken scratch was through ReMarkable. Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper. Get a $40 discount when you purchase a reMarkable 2. Shop now with this link!---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

IntroductionMeet Tiffany, Senior Product Designer at AliveCor Inc. and an old coworker/friend in a previous startup life! Today we’ll be going head first into the idea of gender in the modern day world and how that may redefine how we move forward building out our digital experiences.Highlighted TopicsBeyond ‘he’ and ‘she’: The rise of non-binary pronounsWhat’s outside of male and female?Where does removing/updating the gender form field come into play?What/how does that impact…the user experience?the impact on data collection?the impact on business?"Neither end of the [male/female] spectrum is a suitable way of expressing the gender I am," Wilson says. "Sometimes I feel 'feminine' and 'masculine' at the same time, and other times I reject the two terms entirely." - BBCConclusionWe’ll stew on this for a moment and follow up at a later date. For now, feel free to outreach with Tiffany directly on LinkedIn, buy a print from her new store and enjoy the gallery on Instagram. Also, the article she mentions regarding sex and gender and its impact on health research can be found here.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

Dear Gen Z,I hope this voicemail finds you well. Hey look…the reason why I’m calling today is because I wanted to speak to those of you who have logged off from this oversaturated tech world. I’m inspired by an article from The Guardian, which sheds light on a growing trend of young people who have consciously abandoned social media. I’m looking to simply understand. I’d like to understand what the positives are for saying sayonara to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. I could easily come up with reasons why I’d abandon it. Yes, I’ve thought about it multiple times and at minimum I’ve already removed most social media apps from my phone. Thanks Digital Minimalism. And as a young father squinting at the ingredients list of these digital jelly beans, it extends my curiosity. Furthermore, I’m looking to forecast alongside you on what the world may look like as we move forward with our pocket-sized super computers.Let it be known that this channel is a safe space, not dependent on any social media metric such as likes, follows or comments. It is very much dependent on you and your sincerity throughout. So if you have a few minutes, and would like to go on the record to speak of a topic which may be corollary to mental health, cyber bullying, privacy and more, please don’t hesitate to give me a buzz.Thanks and Aloha.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

IntroductionMeet Peter Harnish, San Diego resident and CEO of Well IQ. I’ve known him professionally as a Technology Manager, eCommerce Architect (hello Sony Style) but more importantly, he’s an old friend. And in this discussion, I wanted to steal a few short minutes to deconstruct Well IQ - the accessible survey platform which strengthens patient and provider relationships.HighlightsWhat is Well IQ and what compelled you to move forward with this initiative?How long has your service been available to the market?Unpack this statement for me: Well iQ is a real-time feedback platform designed to improve patient-provider relationships and patient satisfaction.What kind of feedback is deemed necessary for your ecosystem? It looks like this is the centerpiece between provider, patient and family.PointClickCare - tell me about them?A DOT ORG vs. A DOT COM - interesting, why?!ConclusionCheck Well IQ out on their website, or feel free to reach out to Peter directly by email, peter@welliq.org for more details.---Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!