Elegance as an element of web content is most commonly discussed in terms of visual and interface design, only rarely as a factor in the development of the underlying technology.

Elegance in the structure of the code and the architecture of the site means proceeding from a core philosophy of efficiency, stability, and ease-of-use, making the system not only convenient to use but convenient to support, administer, and expand as well. A well-developed application is a tool to share and manipulate information, and should save time, minimize repetition, and reduce the possibility of mistakes, functioning as a partner to the users, not an obstacle.

A nearly life-time resident of San Francisco Jesse R. Dunn has been professionally involved in the technical industry since 1993, and in web development and administration since 1996. When not working with information technology he is a participant in the local performing arts community.