Hi, I'm Eric Lippert, a senior software design engineer at Microsoft. I have been working full time in the developer division since 1996, where I've assisted with the design and implementation of VBScript, JScript, JScript .NET, Windows Script Host, Visual Studio Tools for Office and C#.

Though this is primarily a technical blog about the design, implementation and use of programming languages, I've occasionally delved into other interests such as ancient Greek politics, music theory, and relationship advice.

When I'm not designing and implementing programming languages I can be found writing and editing technical books, sailing small craft, playing the piano, attending live theatre, and collecting books about the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien. I live in Seattle with my wife Leah, our housemate Karynne, and our cat, Minerva.