[manuisfunny]

Thanks for submitting this.

Do you usually start projects to learn new technologies? I've heard that's a good technique.

How did you decide on the latest front-end libraries/technologies like Bootstrap, jQueryUI, and Typeahead? Did you discover some of the libraries after trying out writing your own code? I do that sometimes. :)

I'd like to hear about your experience after going from closed to open source. I've heard there can be additional complexity of managing the project, because you need to provide documentation, and manage work with the community of dev volunteers.

[manuisfunny]

Sorry, I just realized you didn't start the project to learn the technologies, it was your job.

[micwallace]

No you got it right the first time :)

I was tasked with finding a solution for my client but I decided to do this in my own time once I saw there was potential to produce a cool product and learn new things along the way.

JQuery is something I've been using for a while. I find it very powerful and easy to write. Bootstrap framework is something I picked up in this project (thanks to a friends suggetion). In the past I used another responsive framework, but have not looked back since switching. Similarly, I started using font awesome a lot after this project. It is super awesome to give your interface some spark.