Shepherd Interactive

In Java, many frustrating Exceptions, like a NullPointerException can be avoided with a judicious application of Immutable types. The most common mistake I see when developers are creating an immutable class is that it may *appear* to immutable, but it really isn’t (for several different reasons — some are easy to spot and some are not).
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Shepherd launches Reser’s, dip in.

Over the past 16 years, Reser’s Fine Foods has acquired multiple product lines. Shepherd Interactive came to the table to create a powerful online presence that highlights these product lines under one branded experience.
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Marketing your message in a tight economy

In this kind of economy, marketing efforts may be one of the first areas to feel the effects of budget tightening and cost trimming. But slimmer spending can be an opportunity to explore less expensive, more effective methods for getting your message out. You can keep the marketing momentum going with a few creative approaches to communication.
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Do you live in the Portland Metropolitan area and ride TriMet? Have you ever missed your stop because you were busy viewing the inside part of your eyelids, reading a great story, or watching the drama unfold in the back seat? Fear not, here at Shepherd Interactive we are developing an application for mobile devices that will notify you when your stop is upon you, using the built in GPS device found in modern phones. Better still, the app will be free to download and distribute. Why? We ride TriMet ourselves and know how frustrating missing a stop can be, we like to give back, and it gives us a great excuse for developing cool new apps. Stay tuned for more to come on this must have download!
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I really admire the work of our graphic designers, the way that they create compelling visual experiences that draw visitors in to engage with the content. Being a developer, it’s easy for me to focus on what is beautiful from a technical perspective, and so I appreciate how our designers lift my developer eyes out of the code and onto the visual aesthetics that are more important to visitors.
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