Hello!

Introductory posts always scare me — I feel like I’m applying for a job.  :-P

My name is Aaron Ballman, and I’m one of the contributors to the Radian project (and blog).  I started working on compilers with Mars while we were both at REAL Software, and eventually worked my way up to being the lead compiler architect on REALbasic once he moved on to greener pastures at Microsoft.  I’m currently employed by 4D, Inc doing compiler-ish type work on several languages, including JavaScript and SQL.

I’ve been involved with Radian in one way or another for a few years now.  However, it’s only recently that my involvement has started to ramp up into actual productivity instead of just acting as a sounding board.  I’m really looking forward to working with Mars on the language design and implementation work for Radian.

Don’t be too shocked if you see blog posts from me in the future.  At least you now know who I am!  ;-)