Mike Clark

As a programmer, there's no greater joy for me than creating software that others find useful and usable. On any given day I'm either getting paid to write code for clients or I'm writing code for myself.

I still smile every time I receive an email from a satisfied JDepend or JUnitPerf user. Sometimes they just can't believe it's free software. I'd like to provide an outlet for their guilt. I've often considered asking users to donate their spare change in the form of a micro-payment, but that wouldn't be in the spirit of how or why I write free software. These tools were created first and foremost to scratch itches I had, and then later packaged for public consumption in hopes that they helped others. I certainly didn't have money on my mind when I created them. But there was something else influencing me as I cranked out the code: music.

So if you're using my free software and want to give back, a music donation would be a great way to show your appreciation. Just click here and enter mike@clarkware.com to send me an iTunes Music Store gift certificate. Make sure to tell me who you are so I can say thanks. Just imagine, the music you donate may inspire the next JDepend or JUnitPerf. In the meantime, rest assured that you'll be inspiring me.