Ruby and Ruby on Rails (RoR) are the new force of the web2.0 world. Many popular web 2.0 internet sites in the world are powered by Ruby on Rails since 2004. Rails speeds development of web applications through the Model-View-Controller design pattern. They provide a lot of web frameworks that could let the developers concentrate on the business layer. This workshop features many hands-on instruction and exercises on Ruby on Rails. Attendees will practice all aspects of core Rails development. They will learn best practices and proper coding habits and are expected to build their own blog and application faster than ever after this workshop.
Ruby and Ruby on Rails (RoR) are the new force of the web2.0 world. Many popular web 2.0 internet sites in the world are powered by Ruby on Rails since 2004. Rails speeds development of web applications through the Model-View-Controller design pattern. They provide a lot of web frameworks that could let the developers concentrate on the business layer. This workshop features many hands-on instruction and exercises on Ruby on Rails. Attendees will practice all aspects of core Rails development. They will learn best practices and proper coding habits and are expected to build their own blog and application faster than ever after this workshop.
by Mr. Charles Woo (Morning) & Mr. Simon Newstead(Afternoon)
Description:
The Internet and social networks in particular are on the verge of the next great wave of innovation and opportunity. One major new trend emerging is integration of 3D gaming technology together with social networks. 2007 has seen a huge number of innovative new hardware and software from the Wii to Crysis, nearly all with strong online components. On the social networking side we saw the continued growth of MySpace, Facebook and many local and regional players in Asia Pacific such as Xiaonei.
Web 2.0 User generated content and Social networking
by Ajit Jaokar
Description:
This two-day seminar is designed to cover Web 2.0, user generated content and social networking
The course starts with an understanding of Web 2.0, Social networking and User generated content. We then discuss the underlying principles behind these trends including concepts like the social graph, dataportability, network effects etc. The course also covers Web 2.0 business models; social factors; social software(wikis etc); impact on traditional media(like newspapers) and their reaction to user generated content; impact on brands, enterprises and industry verticals;Rich Internet Applications(Ajax);Mobility, OpenSocial; Operational issues and others (detailed outline below)
The format will be interactive and discussion oriented. The content is not technical and is designed to appeal to strategists (technology and business). The content will emphasize the newer developments and trends. No prior knowledge of Web 2.0 or social networking is assumed.
Intended Audience:
Business strategists
Technology strategists
IT managers
Developers
Entrepreneurs creating new services
Content providers
Media
Web designers
Anyone who has an interest in social networking including specific verticals like government, healthcare, transportation etc
Web 2.0 User generated content and Social networking
by Ajit Jaokar
Description:
This two-day seminar is designed to cover Web 2.0, user generated content and social networking
The course starts with an understanding of Web 2.0, Social networking and User generated content. We then discuss the underlying principles behind these trends including concepts like the social graph, dataportability, network effects etc. The course also covers Web 2.0 business models; social factors; social software(wikis etc); impact on traditional media(like newspapers) and their reaction to user generated content; impact on brands, enterprises and industry verticals;Rich Internet Applications(Ajax);Mobility, OpenSocial; Operational issues and others (detailed outline below)
The format will be interactive and discussion oriented. The content is not technical and is designed to appeal to strategists (technology and business). The content will emphasize the newer developments and trends. No prior knowledge of Web 2.0 or social networking is assumed.
Intended Audience:
Business strategists
Technology strategists
IT managers
Developers
Entrepreneurs creating new services
Content providers
Media
Web designers
Anyone who has an interest in social networking including specific verticals like government, healthcare, transportation etc
This two-day seminar is designed to explore the strategies in the implementation of Mobile Web 2.0. It starts with the meaning and definition of Web 2.0 and explores how Web 2.0 extends to Mobile Web 2.0. It then discusses the unique elements of mobile i.e. how mobile devices can uniquely add to the Web 2.0 experience in the creation of a new service.
The format will be interactive and discussion oriented. The content is not technical and is designed to appeal to strategists (technology and business). The content will emphasize the newer developments (Android, iPhone etc). No prior knowledge of Web 2.0 or Mobile technologies is assumed.
This two-day seminar is designed to explore the strategies in the implementation of Mobile Web 2.0. It starts with the meaning and definition of Web 2.0 and explores how Web 2.0 extends to Mobile Web 2.0. It then discusses the unique elements of mobile i.e. how mobile devices can uniquely add to the Web 2.0 experience in the creation of a new service.
The format will be interactive and discussion oriented. The content is not technical and is designed to appeal to strategists (technology and business). The content will emphasize the newer developments (Android, iPhone etc). No prior knowledge of Web 2.0 or Mobile technologies is assumed.