About

My name is Jason Young and I’m a Software Engineer that enjoys coding ASP.NET websites using c#. I started working with ASP.NET while 1.0 was still in beta. Ever since, I’ve been hooked! I’ve also written a fair amount of code in Java, C++, JavaScript, and Adobe Flex.

The purpose of this blog is to:

  • Share my knowledge with the .NET community. After all, I’ve been sponging off of their vast knowledge all of these years.
  • Complete my thoughts. To solve a problem is one thing. To really think through it and understand it from all angles is another. The best way to learn is through teaching.
  • Get feedback. No matter what opinion you form, or what you state, someone will have a different opinion. Sometimes it’s good to hear the other side, and I’d like to think it will make me a better programmer.
  • To gather a following. I’ll admit it, it’s fun being popular. Popularity can lead to opportunities. Popularity can also lead to networking and free advertising.
  • Solve problems. As I’ve mentioned, I’ll take any programming related questions you might have. Just send them over to questions@young-technologies.com.

Some interesting things about me:

  • I get excited about new versions of software. You know you’re a geek when a good day is when a service pack is released for Visual Studio.
  • I get excited about new tech products, even if I’m not going to be buying them.
  • I have a hard time not thinking about technology. It’s a part of me.
  • I change my mind a lot as I learn new things.
  • When I’m not coding, I’m enjoying my family, ATV’ing, and working on my house.

Where did the name YTechie come from? Since I was about 10, I said I would one day own a company and call it “Young Technologies”. A few years ago I registered the company “Young Technologies LLC” which is the umbrella for all of my software side projects. When I decided to start a tech blog, I wanted a short name. Shawn came up with the name YTechie. It’s short, simple, and most importantly, the domain was available!

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