Jack Barber
@jackbarber.co.uk
Designer & web developer living in Whitby, UK.
Husband, dad of 5, part of Grace Church, Loftus.
Runner & reader (should do more of both).
hellotechnology.co.uk
Husband, dad of 5, part of Grace Church, Loftus.
Runner & reader (should do more of both).
hellotechnology.co.uk
Whitby Lit Fest was exhausting, and at times stressful, but ultimately an absolute joy. Massive thanks to CauseUK for their excellent work, to all the authors, volunteers and my colleagues on the committee. A job well done.
And yes, that is me chatting with Lee Child.
#whitbylitfest
And yes, that is me chatting with Lee Child.
#whitbylitfest
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Whitby Lit Fest was exhausting, and at times stressful, but ultimately an absolute joy. Massive thanks to CauseUK for their excellent work, to all the authors, volunteers and my colleagues on the committee. A job well done.
And yes, that is me chatting with Lee Child.
#whitbylitfest
And yes, that is me chatting with Lee Child.
#whitbylitfest
Just moved my desk and chair into my new office. I officially become a tenant at Church House tomorrow. Looking forward to having some space to call my own again after 18 months working from home.
September 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Just moved my desk and chair into my new office. I officially become a tenant at Church House tomorrow. Looking forward to having some space to call my own again after 18 months working from home.
Also, you might get to see the most amazing views (the photo is from Simon's back door), and meet really interesting people.
#customerservice
#customerservice
August 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Also, you might get to see the most amazing views (the photo is from Simon's back door), and meet really interesting people.
#customerservice
#customerservice
"You've imparted more value in an hour than we got from years of employing a full-time web developer."
This is what I was told after an hour's Zoom call this morning.
Why did was my input valued? Why had their employee failed to impress?
Here are two observations:
This is what I was told after an hour's Zoom call this morning.
Why did was my input valued? Why had their employee failed to impress?
Here are two observations:
August 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"You've imparted more value in an hour than we got from years of employing a full-time web developer."
This is what I was told after an hour's Zoom call this morning.
Why did was my input valued? Why had their employee failed to impress?
Here are two observations:
This is what I was told after an hour's Zoom call this morning.
Why did was my input valued? Why had their employee failed to impress?
Here are two observations:
This week I've been on-boarding a new church who're starting to use my #SaaS tool (churchplanner.co.uk). They've been working through every feature, adding their data, reporting bugs and recommending improvements all week long. What a joy!
August 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This week I've been on-boarding a new church who're starting to use my #SaaS tool (churchplanner.co.uk). They've been working through every feature, adding their data, reporting bugs and recommending improvements all week long. What a joy!
Always enjoy seeing my work in print. Been out and about putting up banners for Whitby Lit Fest this afternoon - it'll be here before we know it!
Check out the programme and get your tickets at whitbylitfest.org.uk
#whitbylitfest
Check out the programme and get your tickets at whitbylitfest.org.uk
#whitbylitfest
August 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Always enjoy seeing my work in print. Been out and about putting up banners for Whitby Lit Fest this afternoon - it'll be here before we know it!
Check out the programme and get your tickets at whitbylitfest.org.uk
#whitbylitfest
Check out the programme and get your tickets at whitbylitfest.org.uk
#whitbylitfest
July 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
July 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Off for our annual trip to Keswick tomorrow. Camping, with 5 children, including a 10 week old baby.
The forecast looks less than ideal.
#rain #summerholiday #britishsummer
The forecast looks less than ideal.
#rain #summerholiday #britishsummer
July 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Off for our annual trip to Keswick tomorrow. Camping, with 5 children, including a 10 week old baby.
The forecast looks less than ideal.
#rain #summerholiday #britishsummer
The forecast looks less than ideal.
#rain #summerholiday #britishsummer
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How do you deal with rejection?
I've been a freelancer for a long time, long enough to have seen a number of businesses I work with change hands.
How do you deal with rejection?
I've been a freelancer for a long time, long enough to have seen a number of businesses I work with change hands.
July 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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How do you deal with rejection?
I've been a freelancer for a long time, long enough to have seen a number of businesses I work with change hands.
How do you deal with rejection?
I've been a freelancer for a long time, long enough to have seen a number of businesses I work with change hands.
I got a new gadget a few days ago. No, it's not a new smartphone, nor a new laptop. I didn't splash out on a fancy new monitor either. This gadget is an Bluetooth enabled audio upgrade - but not in the way you might expect. Can you guess?
July 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I got a new gadget a few days ago. No, it's not a new smartphone, nor a new laptop. I didn't splash out on a fancy new monitor either. This gadget is an Bluetooth enabled audio upgrade - but not in the way you might expect. Can you guess?
This time I visited the Topography of Terror museum, on the site of the SS headquarters. An honest and comprehensive account of systematic terror and persecution. Sadly, so relevant today.
July 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This time I visited the Topography of Terror museum, on the site of the SS headquarters. An honest and comprehensive account of systematic terror and persecution. Sadly, so relevant today.
🇩🇪 Berlin is a great city. I'd recommend you visit it. Friendly atmosphere, easy to get around, lovely people, great food (and beer).
July 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🇩🇪 Berlin is a great city. I'd recommend you visit it. Friendly atmosphere, easy to get around, lovely people, great food (and beer).
🪴 Finding ways to grow throughout a long career is vital, particularly in an industry which is constantly moving. I loved being part of this year's #CODE100 - a little thing in the grand scheme, but something which helped me get myself back in 'developer mode' over this past year.
July 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🪴 Finding ways to grow throughout a long career is vital, particularly in an industry which is constantly moving. I loved being part of this year's #CODE100 - a little thing in the grand scheme, but something which helped me get myself back in 'developer mode' over this past year.
Conferences facilitate those connections, as do local meet-ups, co-working spaces and just catching up with friends. In the busyness, let's not lose sight of that. And let's make sure we consider the humans who will use the tools we build, not just as data points in a system.
July 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Conferences facilitate those connections, as do local meet-ups, co-working spaces and just catching up with friends. In the busyness, let's not lose sight of that. And let's make sure we consider the humans who will use the tools we build, not just as data points in a system.
🌲 Talks on the subject of ethics were poorly attended. I get it, developers want to know how to build stuff. Stopping to ask 'why' something should exist gets in the way of progress. But it seems like 'ethical AI' will soon become the 'website accessibility' of the 2010s.
July 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🌲 Talks on the subject of ethics were poorly attended. I get it, developers want to know how to build stuff. Stopping to ask 'why' something should exist gets in the way of progress. But it seems like 'ethical AI' will soon become the 'website accessibility' of the 2010s.
🤯 The pace of change in tech is relentless. Just keep in touch is hard enough, especially for us generalists. @wearedevelopers.bsky.social is a great opportunity to get a sense of where things are headed as an industry, but don't be swept along by the hype.
July 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🤯 The pace of change in tech is relentless. Just keep in touch is hard enough, especially for us generalists. @wearedevelopers.bsky.social is a great opportunity to get a sense of where things are headed as an industry, but don't be swept along by the hype.
Catching some of the final afternoon's talks at @wearedevelopers.bsky.social.
Feels like AI ethics is the 'website accessibility' of 2025 — something everyone is aware is really important, but very few are actually engaging with it in a positive way.
Feels like AI ethics is the 'website accessibility' of 2025 — something everyone is aware is really important, but very few are actually engaging with it in a positive way.
July 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Catching some of the final afternoon's talks at @wearedevelopers.bsky.social.
Feels like AI ethics is the 'website accessibility' of 2025 — something everyone is aware is really important, but very few are actually engaging with it in a positive way.
Feels like AI ethics is the 'website accessibility' of 2025 — something everyone is aware is really important, but very few are actually engaging with it in a positive way.
Well, you win some, you lose some. Knocked out in the first round 🫣 Nevermind, it was great to connect with other developers and at least now I can relax and enjoy the rest of the conference 🤓
July 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Well, you win some, you lose some. Knocked out in the first round 🫣 Nevermind, it was great to connect with other developers and at least now I can relax and enjoy the rest of the conference 🤓
No going back now... Ready for #code100 at @wearedevelopers.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
No going back now... Ready for #code100 at @wearedevelopers.bsky.social
Obligatory photo of @magicaltrout.bsky.social in the wild, enjoying the local delicacy of currywurst.
#currywurst #wearedevs
#currywurst #wearedevs
July 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Obligatory photo of @magicaltrout.bsky.social in the wild, enjoying the local delicacy of currywurst.
#currywurst #wearedevs
#currywurst #wearedevs
First morning at @wearedevelopers.bsky.social - so many exhibitors and speakers to see, great atmosphere and coffee too!
July 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
First morning at @wearedevelopers.bsky.social - so many exhibitors and speakers to see, great atmosphere and coffee too!
Been out and about seeing some sights, including the 'Topography of Terror' exhibition, which tells the story of the Nazi Party and the holocaust. Worth a visit if you have the opportunity.
July 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Been out and about seeing some sights, including the 'Topography of Terror' exhibition, which tells the story of the Nazi Party and the holocaust. Worth a visit if you have the opportunity.