We’ve known Ben Stucki forever, or at least it seems like it! He’s been a great supporter of 360|Flex, especially when it comes to advice on making the event better!
Ben is a great developer, who’s finally launched his own business, and is working on making awesome products with Flex and AIR. I can’t wait to be toasting his success! We need more developers building awesome tools with Flex and AIR.
Q: How long have you been working with Flex?
A: Since Flex 2 Alpha. So, forever.
Yeah Flex 1.x SO doesn’t count. That was a nightmare!
Q: What do you like most about Flex?
A: When a client asks, “Can we do X?”, I get to say yes
That’s definitely an awesome feeling. It’s always great when you don’t have to try to explain why the client should try a different approach, but can simply say, “Sure, that’s totally doable”
Q: What 1 session are you most excited about seeing at 360|Flex DC?
A: Antonio Holguin-Your AIR App is Boring. I’m working on some AIR apps that I don’t want to be boring, so I’m looking forward to this one.
Yeah, my only complaint with Flex and AIR is that it’s easy to make unattractive apps. I should know, I made plenty of those :)
Q: What about 360|Flex DC are you most excited about?
A: You mean besides the awesome sessions, parties, and socializing? I’m pretty excited about the music going on Tuesday during lunch. It sounds like there might be a few surprises too (It’s actually Monday night, LOL)
Damn straight. It’s implied that the sessions, parties, socializing and all around awesomeness are spoken for :)
Q: Do you prefer ninjas or robots?
A: I think I prefer robots. I could teach them how to play soccer and enter them in one of those robot soccer competitions. Ninjas don’t even play sports – unless killing is a sport, and then they always win
I think Ninjas play ninja star baseball, but it’s tough since the ninja stars stick in the bats. But yeah Robots seem to be really good at soccer, who knew?
Q: What is one thing you’d like to see improved in the Flex Framework?
A: Well if I could improve only one thing, I’d probably just start from scratch instead. We could call it Reflex. :)
I like that name! Has a nice ring to it! ( By the way there’s a session on something called Reflex Wednesday at 2:50 )
Q: Is there someone you’re hoping to see at 360|Flex DC?
A: Clients for my new agency, Digital Analog LLC. We’re growing fast.
Awesome! congrats on going it alone and starting a business, we love seeing the Flex Community grow and become stronger.
Q: Lastly, what would you tell someone who was on the fence or hadn’t heard (I know, they’re out there though) of 360|Flex to get them to come?
A: What are you crazy? If you’re just starting, this is where you learn. If you’ve been learning, this is where you become a pro. If you’re looking for a job or need a position filled, this is where you make it happen. Go. Signup. Now!
You heard him! Whatever your skillset is with Flex, 360|Flex is the place to come and get better. Don’t miss out on our first truly East Coast event!! Join us in Washington DC!! Register now and don’t hate yourself later!!