Wow, what a year. 12 months ago Better Workflow was little more than an idea, now it’s Extension of the year; we feel honoured and humbled.

It has certainly been an ‘interesting’ journey with many challenges, some of which almost broke us (Matrix support, anyone?).

It was a struggle on another level as well. As a business owner I had to constantly think about the commercial viability of the project while as a developer it was way too exciting a challenge to let go. Inspired by Leevi Graham’s talk at EECI 2010 in Leiden we did log our hours (well, most of the time) so I have a rough idea many we need to sell to break even. But right now I genuinely don’t care if we never get there, it just feels great to have created something that fills a need and that people seem to like.

We have big plans for 2012 but more about that soon. Right now, as the year draws to an end and we’re all feeling warm and fuzzy, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped get Better Workflow where it is.

Firstly, my invaluable colleague Rob, who has been a tireless champion of the project since day one and who made us press on when everyone else felt defeated. I can honestly say Better Workflow would have died by the roadside if it wasn’t for him.

Secondly, our Italian master Andrea Fiore who created the original prototype and is responsible for pretty much all the JavaScript in the current release.

Fellow Brightonian and EE wizard Mark Croxton has been a huge help solving problem and adding new features. It’s in no small part thanks to him we have Zenbu support.

All the third-party developers who have modified their own add-ons to make them BWF compatible; Max Lazar (MX Google Maps), Nicolas Bottari (Zenbu), Luke Wilkins (VMG Chosen Member)

And lastly Mel, my business partner, wife and mother to our beautiful 8 weeks old boy, Viggo. Thanks for not letting a little thing like having a baby slow us down.

Best wishes and see you all in 2012,

Malcolm

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