DHH = David Heinemeier Hansson is one of the creators of the Ruby On Rails framework and an active collaborator of 37signals. I’ve read several articles about the company and RoR, but this was the first time I saw David in action. This lecture about “The Secret To Making Money Online” is full of great ideas and gives you a chance to think about “simplifying” your goals (following the approach “Less is More”) and getting things done.

http://omnisio.com/startupschool08/david-heinemeier-hansson-at-startup-school-08

NanoAppz, a small portuguese start-up, founded by two friends of mine, has recently published on iTunes App Store their first iPhone application. Give it a try!

1. Focus on people – their lives, their work, their dreams.
2. Every millisecond counts.
3. Simplicity is powerful.
4. Engage beginners and attract experts.
5. Dare to innovate.
6. Design for the world.
7. Plan for today’s and tomorrow’s business.
8. Delight the eye without distracting the mind.
9. Be worthy of people’s trust.
10. Add a human touch.

The main article explores every topic. It’s a must-read for any engineer!