Heather Billings is a news apps developer for the Chicago Tribune, where she drinks a lot of coffee and hacks on WordPress. Previously, she interned on the graphics desk at the Washington Post. She has two degrees in journalism, including a master's from ASU's Cronkite School, and is committed to the idea that good design and coding chops are a part of great journalism. Keep in touch via Twitter (@hbillings) or email (hbillings@tribune.com).