{"id":14467,"date":"2014-07-24T12:25:57","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T06:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fusioncharts.com\/?p=14467"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:10:44","slug":"the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/","title":{"rendered":"The JavaScript Developer: In Conversation with Jeffrey Auriemma 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-cathy-lill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>The JavaScript Developer<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>\u00a0<\/i><i>is a series of interviews with JS developers where they share their stories, inspirations and life lessons. This is the fourth part of the series.<\/i><i><\/i>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gallery\/blog\/2014\/07\/Jeffrey-Auriemma.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14468\" alt=\"Jeffrey Auriemma\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gallery\/blog\/2014\/07\/Jeffrey-Auriemma.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Jeffrey-Auriemma.jpg 180w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Jeffrey-Auriemma-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nWhat is the one thing that is common to both programming and music? They are both creative and they both help you express yourself. Jeffrey Auriemma has best of both these worlds. He has been a music teacher for a major part of his professional life. On the other hand, his love for programming introduced him to the world of apps and websites at the age of 12.\r\n\r\nToday, Jeffrey is a Front-End Developer at Discovery Communications where along with a 7-member team, he works on building and maintaining a platform of electronic resources and textbooks for pre K-12 schools.\r\n\r\nHere are the excerpts from the interview:\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#Tell_us_something_about_yourself\" title=\"Tell us something about yourself\">Tell us something about yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#A_line_or_two_about_the_current_project_you_are_working_on\" title=\"A line or two about the current project you are working on.\">A line or two about the current project you are working on.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#What_made_you_choose_programming_as_a_profession\" title=\"What made you choose programming as a profession?\">What made you choose programming as a profession?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#Tell_us_something_about_the_first_project_you_worked_on_what_was_it_how_you_went_about_figuring_it_out_the_obstacles_you_faced_the_outcome_etc\" title=\"Tell us something about the first project you worked on: what was it, how you went about figuring it out, the obstacles you faced, the outcome, etc.\">Tell us something about the first project you worked on: what was it, how you went about figuring it out, the obstacles you faced, the outcome, etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#What_would_be_top_3_resources_that_you_would_recommend_beginners-level_JavaScript_programmers_to_learn_advanced_stuff_about_JavaScript\" title=\"What would be top 3 resources that you would recommend beginners-level JavaScript programmers to learn advanced stuff about JavaScript?\">What would be top 3 resources that you would recommend beginners-level JavaScript programmers to learn advanced stuff about JavaScript?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#If_there_is_something_you_would_like_to_say_to_fellow_programmers_to_inspire_them_to_code_in_JavaScript_what_would_it_be\" title=\"If there is something you would like to say to fellow programmers to inspire them to code in JavaScript, what would it be?\">If there is something you would like to say to fellow programmers to inspire them to code in JavaScript, what would it be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#What_is_the_biggest_criticism_you_have_faced_till_date\" title=\"What is the biggest criticism you have faced till date?\">What is the biggest criticism you have faced till date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#What_is_the_biggest_compliment_you_have_got_till_date\" title=\"What is the biggest compliment you have got till date?\">What is the biggest compliment you have got till date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#What_do_you_do_when_you_are_not_writing_codes\" title=\"What do you do when you are not writing codes?\">What do you do when you are not writing codes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#3_Apps_you_cannot_do_without_and_why\" title=\"3 Apps you cannot do without and why?\">3 Apps you cannot do without and why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#Two_gadgets_you_cannot_do_without_and_why\" title=\"Two gadgets you cannot do without and why?\">Two gadgets you cannot do without and why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#Which_fictional_character_you_love_the_most_and_why\" title=\"Which fictional character you love the most and why?\">Which fictional character you love the most and why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#Your_favorite_game_online_or_otherwise_and_why\" title=\"Your favorite game (online or otherwise) and why?\">Your favorite game (online or otherwise) and why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#Who_or_what_is_your_biggest_motivation\" title=\"Who or what is your biggest motivation?\">Who or what is your biggest motivation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#What_key_traits_do_you_think_are_needed_to_be_a_successful_JavaScript_developer\" title=\"What key traits do you think are needed to be a successful JavaScript developer?\">What key traits do you think are needed to be a successful JavaScript developer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#What_would_be_a_dream_project_that_you_would_like_to_develop_in_JavaScript\" title=\"What would be a dream project that you would like to develop in JavaScript?\">What would be a dream project that you would like to develop in JavaScript?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-auriemma\/#One_life_lesson_you_would_like_to_share_with_developers_who_are_new_to_the_field\" title=\"One life lesson you would like to share with developers who are new to the field.\">One life lesson you would like to share with developers who are new to the field.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_us_something_about_yourself\"><\/span>Tell us something about yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nI\u2019ve been breathing for 28 years, making music for 19 years, married for 5 years, and was a teacher for 6 years. I\u2019ve been writing bad code for 14 years, less-bad code for one year and employed as a full-time programmer for two days.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_line_or_two_about_the_current_project_you_are_working_on\"><\/span>A line or two about the current project you are working on.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nI recently joined the front-end development team at Discovery Education where I am working with some very talented people.\u00a0We are creating and maintaining a suite of web apps for students and teachers.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_made_you_choose_programming_as_a_profession\"><\/span>What made you choose programming as a profession?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nAll professions are full of new and exciting ideas, but these ideas can be slowed or stopped by a variety of factors (i.e. money, politics).\u00a0I was a teacher for six years and saw first-hand how a maze of competing interests can discourage innovation. The technology industry, on the other hand, has tremendous scope for creativity. I regard creativity as one of the highest human ideals, so to be able to work on developing products where imagination is the only limitation is compelling.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_us_something_about_the_first_project_you_worked_on_what_was_it_how_you_went_about_figuring_it_out_the_obstacles_you_faced_the_outcome_etc\"><\/span>Tell us something about the first project you worked on: what was it, how you went about figuring it out, the obstacles you faced, the outcome, etc.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe first project I completed was when I was 12 years old (1998).\u00a0A classmate and I had partnered to start a local web design firm to build websites for local businesses.\u00a0Our first client was a fish market and seafood restaurant &#8211; deliverables included the usual local restaurant items &#8211; hours, menus, services, information about the business, catering, and so on.\u00a0We used Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop to mock up the design elements (throwback!) and then hacked together the rest of the code ourselves.\u00a0The project ended up looking pretty good for a website made in the Netscape era.\r\n\r\nOne quirk that set the project apart was displaying a webcam feed to the user.\u00a0There were four webcams set up throughout the business that showed employees cleaning fish, preparing food, etc.\u00a0I don\u2019t recall precisely which technologies we used to deliver the video feed to users (this was 1998, after all, and I had homework to do).\u00a0All things considered, the client was happy and I had some extra cash to buy a Sega Dreamcast later on.\u00a0We call that a win-win.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_be_top_3_resources_that_you_would_recommend_beginners-level_JavaScript_programmers_to_learn_advanced_stuff_about_JavaScript\"><\/span>What would be top 3 resources that you would recommend beginners-level JavaScript programmers to learn advanced stuff about JavaScript?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nBook: <i>JavaScript: The Good Parts<\/i> by Douglas Crockford.\u00a0Read this, get confused, look things up, repeat.\u00a0If you don\u2019t have the cash, check your local public library.\r\n\r\nWeb: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pluralsight.com<\/a> &#8211; worth every penny.\u00a0This site has a massive amount of online course modules on programming languages, apps, IDEs, frameworks, and libraries.\u00a0Great for JavaScript padawans and Jedis alike.\r\n\r\nReal Life: if you\u2019re in a metropolitan area there are sure to be meetup groups that focus on web technologies.\u00a0Join one, attend a meetup, and talk to people.\u00a0I use meetup.com and am still active in Chicago programming meetups.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_there_is_something_you_would_like_to_say_to_fellow_programmers_to_inspire_them_to_code_in_JavaScript_what_would_it_be\"><\/span>If there is something you would like to say to fellow programmers to inspire them to code in JavaScript, what would it be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nJavaScript at its best can be very expressive and efficient.\u00a0If you haven\u2019t looked at JavaScript in a few years, look again.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_criticism_you_have_faced_till_date\"><\/span>What is the biggest criticism you have faced till date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nI am my own worst critic.\u00a0My greatest weakness is my lack of professional experience.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_compliment_you_have_got_till_date\"><\/span>What is the biggest compliment you have got till date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\u201cYou\u2019re hired.\u201d\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_you_are_not_writing_codes\"><\/span>What do you do when you are not writing codes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nWhen I\u2019m alone I tend to hit the gym, ride my bike, hang out with my cat, play guitar, compose music, write about JavaScript, read the news, and drink espresso, usually not at the same time.\u00a0When I\u2019m with my wife I really enjoy taking long walks, watching a good film or a favorite TV show (we are especially fond of <i>The Big Bang Theory<\/i> and <i>Game of Thrones<\/i>), and eating out at a great restaurant.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Apps_you_cannot_do_without_and_why\"><\/span>3 Apps you cannot do without and why?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IFTTT<\/a>, because I can create customized logical connections between applications, augmenting their functionality.\r\n\r\nUber, because getting driven around Chicago has never been easier or more cost-effective.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play Music<\/a>, because my somewhat large personal music library can be accessed from any device.\u00a0Offline access is especially useful.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_gadgets_you_cannot_do_without_and_why\"><\/span>Two gadgets you cannot do without and why?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nMy Motorola Moto X phone has been indispensable.\u00a0I like it so much that I didn\u2019t even root it.\u00a0Also, my Home Theater PC (just a stock ASUS desktop that I bought in 2012 with an upgraded graphics card)\u00a0running XBMC has enabled me to ditch cable and consume my favorite music, sports, videos and games on demand.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_fictional_character_you_love_the_most_and_why\"><\/span><b>Which fictional character you love the most and why?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nCaptain John Yossarian from Joseph Heller\u2019s novel, <i>Catch-22<\/i>.\u00a0Though not without flaws, he valued life over death at every turn and wouldn\u2019t be coerced otherwise.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_favorite_game_online_or_otherwise_and_why\"><\/span>Your favorite game (online or otherwise) and why?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nThis was a tough choice, but I\u2019m going to pick a game called Bohnanza because it deserves more attention than it gets.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bohnanza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bohnanza<\/a> is a card game that is built on the premise that all the players are bean farmers (story of my life).\u00a0All cards can be exchanged by barter and the game can take on a very cooperative or competitive tone.\u00a0The rules are minimal so the gameplay is highly dependent on the personality of the players.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_or_what_is_your_biggest_motivation\"><\/span>Who or what is your biggest motivation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nMy wife and family &#8211; everything I do revolves around them.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_key_traits_do_you_think_are_needed_to_be_a_successful_JavaScript_developer\"><\/span>What key traits do you think are needed to be a successful JavaScript developer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nCuriosity, humility and decency.\u00a0Trying to embody these three qualities got me through day two on the job.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_be_a_dream_project_that_you_would_like_to_develop_in_JavaScript\"><\/span>What would be a dream project that you would like to develop in JavaScript?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nI\u2019d love to work on a project that makes full use of the Web Audio API and its awesome potential for music creation and analysis.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_life_lesson_you_would_like_to_share_with_developers_who_are_new_to_the_field\"><\/span>One life lesson you would like to share with developers who are new to the field.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nMy teaching and music experience opened the door to my current job. I got my first interview at Discovery (an education company) partially because I was a teacher. When I met the front-end dev team in my second interview, we instantly connected by talking about music. As it turns out, 5 out of the 7 front-end developers here are active musicians.\r\n\r\nPeople who can write decent code according to instructions are relatively plentiful. What sets a developer apart is his or her ability to innovate and draw context from the world around. Embrace your interests outside of programming and apply those experiences to the projects you work on. Take it from me: you never know how your unique past might connect you to people and opportunities in the future.\r\n\r\n<i>If you liked reading this, you may also want to check out:<\/i>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Part 1:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-brian-rinaldi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The JavaScript Developer: In conversation with Brian Rinaldi<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Part 2:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-alexandru-r-ghinea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The JavaScript Developer: In conversation with Alexandru R. Ghinea<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/fusioncharts.com\/blog\/the-javascript-developer-in-conversation-with-irene-ros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The JavaScript Developer: In conversation with Irene Ros<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Other recommended reads:<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fusioncharts.com\/blog\/5-excellent-javascript-minification-tools-to-improve-your-code-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Excellent JavaScript Minification Tools to Improve your Code\u2019s Performance<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li>JSDoc vs YUIDoc vs Doxx vs Docco \u2013 Choosing a JavaScript documentation generator<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The JavaScript Developer\u00a0is a series of interviews with JS developers where they share their stories, inspirations and life lessons. This is the fourth part of the series. What is the one thing that is common to both programming and music? 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