I like to create wonderful user experiences and have been a full-stack web developer for over a decade.
I hold the crazy belief that technology should be reliable, beautiful, intuitive, and empowering.
Currently I am a front-end web developer in San Francisco.
I also write here on AlanHogan.com from time to time. My blog has a loose focus on web development, user experience, and digital technology. Subscribe by RSS or email.
Recent Writing
The Orville — Thoughts from the First Two Episodes 2017-09-19
This really, truly isn’t an important blog post. Seth McFarlane aped Star Trek and it is funny, even if it isn’t great.
Simple vs. Ally Bank 2017-07-24
If you are considering signing up for Ally Bank or Simple (formerly BankSimple), you should read this run-down of comparative advantages and my own experiences with both banks.
Microsoft Edge: A Good Browser Engine Trapped in a God-Awful Browser 2017-04-05
Microsoft is again holding back the web despite shipping a decent browser engine, since the Edge experience is worse than MSIE 11’s.
What I Learned in My Month Off Twitter 2016-12-28
What I missed and what I didn’t. What I’ll do differently from now on. Some reminders the experience gave me.
Gift Cards and Corporate Values: Amazon.com vs Apple Inc. 2015-04-29
Paper or plastic? Corporate values can be reflected in the smallest places.
It May Be Time to Drop IE10 2015-02-06
Supporting MSIE10 (as opposed to just IE11) may buy you less than you think. Points to consider.
Quitpic: Twitpic is taking you down with it 2014-09-17
Some things have to end, but does Twitpic need to add even more broken links and more vanished pieces of Internet history? How to help.
Slow It Down: Simulate slow networks; gain empathy 2013-07-13
Understand user pain by experiencing your site with conveniently simulated slow page loads.