About the Author
Name:
James Long
Occupation:
Front End Engineer @ Yahoo!
Biography:
I work in Santa Monica, CA developing front end applications for Yahoo! I am currently working Entertainment on new global properties where I primarily work in Javascript, HTML, CSS, and PHP. You can usually find me developing some interactive part of the site or some new social feature.
I moved from Michigan where I graduated with BA in Telecommunications Information Studies and Media from Michigan State University in 2007 and where I worked for 2 years in web development and consulting for a firm in Lansing.
In my past time you will find me snapping shots, traveling, hacking up crazy websites, and building random contraptions. I have been featured on such sites and publications such as Digg, Gizmodo, Popular Science and Make. I enjoy being creative and strive for innovation.