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I’m always watchful for how the words describing goals and software features can influence the final form and flow of those features. If I think a part of the product’s vocabulary works against its brand or the kinds of outcomes it’s supposed to create, I’ll work to get it changed.

Last week, changing words brought something I’d been mulling over into much clearer resolution. This week, conversations at Open Web moved it to the point where it might be good to share here.

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I thought that the winter/spring conference blitz was over, but one more caught my attention today, and I couldn’t say no. Open Web Vancouver, complete with a dual-logo of green jellyfish and red pirate skull, is coming mid-April. Like Northern Voice, this 2-day event is a low-cost local gem, for just $150 (I added $20 for a jellyfish t-shirt).

The sessions are fairly programmer-centric, but there’s more than enough for the softer side of open web development. I was going to jot down the sessions I’m planning to take in, but realized that typing all that out is for chumps in the age of Skitch. I’ve marked up the and schedules to show my choices.

If you’re interested in open web tech and the people behind it, this one seems too good to pass up.