AI web expert profile of the day: Shaun Inman

This is a “just for fun” series in which I’m asking OpenAI’s ChatGPT for 10 quotes from famous web experts. The content of the quotes may be wrong - in fact, assume they are entirely bogus (if you reshare include a similar notice). What’s real is respect and love for everyone of these experts. Thank you for your work in web design and development.

Shaun Inman, a web designer and developer known for his work on web applications and games, has shared various insights and thoughts throughout his career. While specific quotes may not be as widely circulated as those of some other figures, here are a few notable statements attributed to him:

  1. "The only way to learn from your mistakes is to own them."

  2. "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."

  3. "Embrace constraints. They provide a foundation to build upon and walls to push against."

  4. "The best code is the one you don’t have to write."

  5. "Iteration is not failure; it's progress."

  6. "In web development, simplicity is not a goal; it's a process."

  7. "The web is not just a platform; it's a canvas for creativity."

  8. "Solve problems, not symptoms."

  9. "The most valuable currency in software development is time."

  10. "Code is like a bonsai tree: it requires patience, care, and attention to detail to grow beautifully."

Please note that the accuracy of these quotes may depend on the sources available, as not all quotes are universally attributed and verified.