Sass, HAML, and Inventiveness, with Hampton Catlin

This episode of the Versioning Show features Hampton Catlin, the brilliant mind behind Sass and Haml, alongside David and Tim. They explore themes of invention, pioneering new technologies, embracing vulnerability, and staying true to oneself. The conversation ranges from the unexpected (electric razors, mohawks, and apologies to cows) to the deeply personal, revealing the motivations behind Catlin's prolific career.

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Key Discussion Points:

• The Power of Open Source: Catlin champions open source, highlighting its ability to extend the life of software beyond its creators, fostering community growth and continuous improvement.
• Innovation as Immortality: He views technological innovation as a form of immortality, ensuring lasting impact and recognition within the tech community—similar to the enduring legacy of the electric razor's inventor.
• The Compulsion to Create: Catlin's drive stems from a deep-seated compulsion to innovate and refine existing technologies, constantly brainstorming new projects and improvements.
• The Advantage of Being First: Being a pioneer, like with Sass as the first web pre-processor, can lead to widespread adoption and influence, even if the initial concept seems unconventional.
• Personal Experiences Shaping Professional Life: Catlin's personal journey, including his upbringing, profoundly shaped his professional outlook and contributions.
• "Keeping it Weird": Catlin's success is partly attributed to his embrace of the unconventional, creating unique projects that address unmet needs in innovative ways.
• Advice for Aspiring Innovators: Catlin encourages building solutions for identified gaps, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal circumstances and available time with project ambition.

Show Notes:

• Hampton on Twitter: @hcatlin
• Hampton’s website
• Hampton’s We Have a Microphone podcast
• Sass
• Haml
• Wikipedia Mobile
• Wordset
• Natalie Weizenbaum
• RailsConf
• Dictionary!
• WordNet
• Wiktionary
• RBResizer
• Chris Eppstein
• Chris Coyier on the Versioning Show
• Vitaly Friedman on the Versioning Show
• Sorry, Cow
• Sorry, Cow archives on Wayback Machine
• Crusader Kings
• Europa Universalis
• Tim’s project restaurantmenubuilder.com. (GitHub repo: RestaurantMenuGenerator)
• David’s Transconceive Project
• Say hello on Twitter: @mdavidgreen | @tevko | @versioningshow | @sitepointdotcom

A full transcript of the conversation is available.

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