Why Mac Developer Tips?
I spent the first 18 of my 20 years in software development working in DOS/Windows. Since making the switch to a Mac, I haven’t looked back. I continually find myself trying new tools, writing scripts, applications in any number of languages, and otherwise poking around the Unix core that is Mac OS X. The essence of this blog is to create a community where we can talk code, tools and pretty much anything techie as it relates to the Mac platform.

Can I Submit Content?
Most definitely! If you have an idea for a tip, trick or tutorial that you would like to share, drop me a note here. Even better if you have a screencast/video that you’d like to publish related to Mac development. I can’t promise that all content will be published, however, all ideas are welcome.

About Me
I have been involved in software development for nearly 20 years. I am the author of the book Core J2ME Technology and MIDP which was a best selling book in the category of mobile application development on Amazon and is still published in several foreign languages. I have written extensively about technology, developed and delivered a wide range of web/classroom training for developers, and have participated in countless technology and networking events around the globe.

I’ve worked in roles including Lead Software Engineer, Sr. Trainer, Chief Software Architect, Developer Evangelist, Principal Consultant and Community & Developer Relations. My work has involved collaboration with many well known publications & businesses, with a handful listed here:

* Dr. Dobbs / O’Reilly / PC Magazine / IBM developerWorks
* Forum Nokia / Sony Ericsson / Symbian / Nextel / Siemens
* Borland / Motorola / Sun Microsystems

Much of my work over the past 8+ years has been involved with, both directly and indirectly, building and supporting communities of developers. This type of work is a natural fit given my interests in an outward facing role. This type of work also affords the opportunity to leverage my broad range of software experience and provides a means to give back to the developer community through writing and speaking.

I’ve been a key contributor to several technology certification programs including development of the industry’s first mobile developer certification exam, Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer. I also review submissions for various technology events/conferences, including Java One.

If you’d like to contact me, drop me a note here.

~ John Muchow - Chief Blogger