This article was excellent, @RyLuke — I read it a few months ago when it was first published and passed it on to just about everyone I know in my MSFT network.

I cut my teeth on VB6 back in the day — for someone that didn't know much about programming at the time it felt like I suddenly had found a new set of superpowers. VB6 was a big confidence booster + momentum builder that set me on a path to a happy career.

Awesome that you were able to connect with Alan and Michael and thanks for the trip down memory lane.