When a site takes on a life of its own

I had the pleasure of interviewing iPhone Developer and author, Dave Mark, a few days ago and one of the interesting things that came up was the website he put together to support the readers of his book.  What started out as a way for him to field a few questions here and there turned into a full-blown hang out spot for iPhone developers – both new and experienced.  With close 14,000 registered users, the forum he created has taken on a life of it’s own.

During the interview he even mentions how it’s just not another thing on his todo list, but it lives without him because folks with more experience swoop in and help newcomers.  All for free and all because they came together through a central idea: Dave’s book.

I pulled the clip and you can listen below.  If you want to hear the whole interview (with co-author, Jeff LaMarche), just head on over to Techshelf where you can download it or listen on the site.

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