August Primer - Creating Mashups using the Basics
For our first meeting, we’re not really sure what to expect in terms of attendance or location or even how well cooperative programming will work out, so this time around we’re going to keep it simple. I’ve thrown together a sample app using nothing but HTML, CSS, and Javascript so we can all work together to create your typical AJAX mash-up application; no server scripting need. We’ll be using everyone’s favorite Javascript library, jQuery, as well as the jMaps and jgCharts plug-ins for jQuery to make creating the mash-up that much easier.
To participate in the meeting, we suggest bringing along the following:
- Laptop with your favorite OS
- An editor/IDE for working with HTML/CSS/JS (I like Eclipse)
- A Subversion client to get a hold of the code (I like Subversive or TortoiseSVN)
- Firefox with Firebug and the Web Developer Toolbar installed
That being said, if you don’t have these few things and just want to swing by, get a bite to eat, and see what we’re all about, everyone’s welcome. My shoulder is definitely available for looking over.
I’ve created the event on Eventbrite, our calendaring and event tool, so if you are able to make it, please leave us an RSVP so we can let the restaurant know how many to expect. Code should be made available withing a few days, if anyone wants to start messing around with it. Also, if you feel the urge, help us spread the word about our organization and meetings. Every little bit helps, especially since right now it’s just 3 guys who like to code trying to put this together.
Hope to see you all at our first meeting!
Tags: august, css, html, javascript, jquery, mashups
Tina Said,
August 4, 2008 @ 9:36 am
Congrats on getting the ball rolling with this! It sounds great… if Melbourne weren’t a pesky 1500 miles away from me, I’d be there ;o)
Are you going to post the stuff you work on after your meetings? I’d love to learn from whatever you guys end up doing!
Brian Said,
August 4, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
@Tina - Thanks for the encouraging words. I’m going to try and post most of the code before the meeting and then afterward post whatever we add for anyone who’d like to grab it. If it can help anyone then right on. Also, even though you’re not in the area, if you have any suggestions for topics, we’re always open to ideas.
Darryl Said,
August 21, 2008 @ 9:13 pm
I have 3 out of the 4 requirements.
Now where can I download the laptop. LOL
But seriously, if anyone has a spare laptop I could use next week I would appreciate it.
Brian Said,
August 22, 2008 @ 6:37 am
@Darryl - Hehe, no worries. If you can’t bring a laptop, come on by and I’m sure people will be willing to share. Worse case you can look over our shoulders and we can talk about the code.