conference | Jason E. Shao

JA-SIG Unconf: Recap

Nov

18

2007

So, the JA-SIG un-conference (even the working sessions) is over, giving me a chance to do some thinking and reflection about the event and its aftermath. Overall, the attendance, interest, and excitement demonstrated by all of the participants was pretty overwhelming. We had both more individuals, institutions, and organizations represented than we ever would have ...

A Hard Eye on What IT Buys: Re-thinking IT Service Organizations

Nov

2

2007

Fourth Annual NJEDge.Net Conference | A Hard Eye on What IT Buys: Re-thinking IT Service Organizations: “ad-hoc-cracy” and a a mention that only 2 industries (IT and Illicit drugs) refer to their customers as users highlighted this presentation. Overall the presentation was good, though I think at the end of the day, the audience question ...

Matt Raible JA-SIG Keynote

Oct

30

2007

This post is me catching up with my podcasting from the JA-SIG Summer 2007 Conference in Denver. Matt Raible did a rendition of his Java Frameworks talk, discussing his experience with the various Java web frameworks. I’ve attached an (OK) audio transcript of the talk, which Matt also blogged about at: http://raibledesigns.com/rd/entry/ja_sig_comparing_java_web where he also ...

NYC Sakai User Group

Sep

17

2007

A few of us have been working to get a NYC Sakai User Group off the ground, and Tue 9/25 is the day! Come join us for an afternoon of networking, sharing, and maybe some dinner, graciously hosted by NYU. Details are: New York University 110 Fifth Ave (between 16th and 17th St) 5th Floor ...

Rails Logo Tussels

Aug

31

2007

Rethink: Beginning Rails: From Novice to Professional: But where does this leave individual developers/firms/companies whoâ€™ve used the logo to promote Rails services or Rails-based products? If the logo is a trademark (and it is), then shouldnâ€™t everyone whoâ€™s used it in vain stop using it? I should think so, but it would be nice if ...