spatten design is owned and operated by Scott Patten and based in Vancouver.

I provide freelance web application development and Ruby on Rails Training.

Web application development

I love to create database backed websites that feel like you are using a desktop application but leverage the power of being on the internet. If you want to see what I can do, check out Plot-O-Matic, a scientific graphing web application I’ve created. » more information

Ruby on Rails training

Ruby on Rails has a huge buzz for a reason

• It’s extremely productive
• It’s a pleasure to work with
• If done right, you will create elegant, stable and maintainable code

However

• It has a rather steep learning curve
• You can create bad Ruby on Rails code just as easily as any other language
• There are lots of tricks and tips to pick up
• Someone who knows the ropes can really speed up your application development

If you’re starting up a Ruby on Rails project and are looking for someone to get your team up to speed, I can help you out. » more information