developerhappinessdays

developer event in London (sponsored by JISC)

Hello world! Welcome to dev8D.

This is the event wiki and code repository!

http://dev8d.jiscinvolve.org/files/2009/01/dev8d_logo-v1_400.jpg

Note: If you would like more overall information on what this event is please see the dev8D blog or website.

Otherwise, this wiki is the place where all activity during the event will be posted, so if you get lost while in Bloomsbury return here to find out where you should be or what you could be doing. Otherwise, please head on over to the blog for pre and post event news (RSS feed here).

dev8D wiki & code repository

  • Use the "Wiki" tab for any new ideas, teams, helps, hints, thoughts, etc.
  • Use the "Downloads" tab to share code or any other files.

dev8D channels

dev8D maps

Some maps to reference so you don't get lost in Bloomsbury: * Map of venues that dev8D will be taking place. * Map of hotels in the local area * The easiest way to book a hotel is go to lastminute.com and search for hotels in central London and then sort your search results to list hotels near the 'British Library' or 'British Museum' which will put you within walking distance of Birkbeck. * Thus far it sounds as if many are staying at the Russel Hotell in Bloomsbury.

Schedule of Events:

Below is the schedule of events that will be taking place at dev8D. The general style of dev8D is that of a barcamp or an unconference, both of which encourage participants to help lead the event (see the EventEtiquette wiki page if you've not been to an event like this before). Happiness is usually achieved at these event in small group collaborations (rather than a single person powerpointing to a group); though we have tried to provide both open networking sessions (e.g. CampBase) and taught workshops (e.g. LightningTalks) so everyone's learning needs are met.

You are welcome to attend as many or as few days as you like as it is all free! Though, please make sure that you attend the events you have signed up for as we have bought food for you and would not like to waste any of it. 8D

Mon 9 Feb: n00bie code lab day

  • Where: Map of Entrance to Birkbeck Main Building
    • Registration is in room B04 starting at 9am
    • Code Labs will take place in the Lecture Theatre B35 and B36
  • Who: The first day is split into two code labs:
    • Lab A.) For managers who would like to know the principles behind coding (so as to better understand their developers) including some basic hacks they can do themselves (via a spreadsheet none the less!), and
    • Lab B.) For those of you who are a bit more serious about learning code we have day long Crash Course in Python.
  • When: Registration will be from 9am-4pm in B04, please arrive with time to set up WiFi.
    • 10am-4pm Room B04 will be an open networking room (CampBase) for any ad hoc gatherings.
    • 10am-4pm Code Lab A (B36): Course in Python by The Python Gurus (ALL DAY)
    • 11am-1pm in Code Lab B (B35): "CSS and HTML for everyone!" by Nick Cato
    • 1pm-2pm LUNCH in B04
    • 2pm-4pm Code Lab B (B35): "MashupsForMuppets (and managers)" by Toni Hurst

Evening Mon 9 Feb: Opening Ceremony

  • Where: Map of Entrance to University of London Student Union (ULU), entrance from Malet Street up one floor to "The Venue" bar and stage
  • When: 6pm to 10pm-ish...
  • Who: This is the kick-off party and DeveloperDecathlon orientation event, i.e. this is where we will explain the the main two days of the event including: EventEtiquette, Prizes_at_dev8D and places/times where things will be happening.
    • Registration will also be available from 6pm throughout the night.
    • Entertainment for the evening includes a TechTalkShow and a "Guitar Hero" stage set up for anyone wishing to rock!

Tues 10 Feb: Day 1 of the Developer Decathlon

  • Where: Map of Entrance to Birkbeck Main Building
    • Registration and Tea/Coffee will be in George Birkbeck Bar on the fourth floor from 9am (ask for directions at front desk upon entering the building).
    • Participants will be occupying several rooms on the 6th floor throughout the day (624, 629, 630, 631, 633)
  • When: From 9am until 5pm
    • 9am-10am: Registration and wifi set-up
      • CampBase will be in the George Birkbeck Bar on the 4th Floor
    • 10am-11am: Ice breaker LightningTalks for Tuesday
    • 11am-1pm: UberUsers Problems! The first half of the day will consist of ten UberUsers on hand (students, teachers & researchers) to work with you in figuring out what the next innovative step in Academia we should be taking! Based on these talk shops, developers should begin to form paper prototype solutions.
    • 12.30-14.30: LUNCH will be served in George Birkbeck Bar on the 4th Floor
      • So as not to break up any good group work, lunch will be served for two hours: please feel free to come down from the 6th floor rooms to grab some food and get back to working in your small groups.
    • 2pm-3pm: repeat of ice breaker LightningTalks from the morning.
    • 3-5pm: Team paper prototype planning in 6th Floor Rooms (you should be finalising your paper prototypes and perhaps even getting stated on the mark-ups).
      • This second half of the day will be spent finalising paper prototypes and breaking up into smaller groups: flipcharts, brainstorming and talk-shops will take place throughout the afternoon. The UberUsers will be on hand to answer any questions about your paper prototype designs.
    • 5pm-onwards: George Birkbeck bar will be open for anyone wishing to stay on and have further discussions.
  • Why: While the emphasis is spreading knowledge of developer goodness there are some prizes up for grabs including the Developer Decathlon prize and the Individual Medly prize. Details of the competition and prizes can be found on the Prizes_at_dev8D wiki page.

Wed 11 Feb: Day 2 of the Developer Decathlon

  • Where: Map of Entrance to Birkbeck Main Building
    • Room B04 & B02/03 will be available as the CampBase and networking space
    • Lecture Theatre B35 and B36 will have LightningTalks
  • When: From 9am to 5pm
    • 9am-10.00am: Breakfast and Registration in B04 CampBase in B02/03/04
    • 10.15-10.30: Explanation of submission process for prizes (Lecture Theatre B33)
    • 10.30-1pm: LightningTalks (Lecture Theatre B35 & B36) and CampBase (B04/03/02)
    • 1pm-2pm: LUNCH <--YOU MUST ORDER YOUR FRESH LUNCH BY FILLING OUT THIS FORM BEFORE 10.30am OR NO FOOD FOR YOU!
    • 2pm-5pm: LightningTalks (Lecture Theatre B35, Room B02/03) and CampBase (B04)
  • Why: This day is essentially about finding out the latest and greatest developer goodness. There will be LightningTalks throughout the day (to zap that lightbulb in your brain), if you have something yourself to say please sign up on the LightningTalks page on the wiki. During the day we will also have a CampBase for open networking and those competing to get on with the hacking of their DeveloperDecathlon prototypes (due one week after today). This day is also for individual medley competitors to go around and provide support, pair-programming and other useful tips/hints so they can earn more tokens. Caffeine and food will be on hand throughout the day to fuel the frenzy.

Evening Wed 11 Feb: Bowl Camp

  • Where: Entrance to King Pin VIP Bowling Lounge map. Make sure you take the gold stairs to the King Pin Lounge and NOT the ramp to the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes.
  • When: Wednesday evening from 7pm to 11pm.
  • What: Pretty simple: bowling, video games, food and talking shop over beers with your fellow developers. These VIP bowling lanes usually host kick-off events for music videos (i.e. you don't want to miss this place). We'll also be announcing the winner of the individual medley so bring all your tokens if you think you have a chance at the prizes!
  • Why: We think the secret sauce to interoperability is developers trusting other developers. We also just like developers and think they deserve a big Thank You for all the hard work they do!

Thurs 12 Feb: Community Day

  • Where: Map of Entrance to Birkbeck Main Building
    • Lecture Theatre B36: Registration desk and DragonsDen
    • Lecture Theatre B35: CampBase networking area
    • Room B02/B03: Repository and OPAC CommunityCollaboration sessions
    • Room B04: Collaborative Tools and VLE CommunityCollaboration sessions
  • When: 9am to 4pm
    • 10am-11am: Registration and WiFi set-up
    • 10am-3pm: DragonsDen in Lecture Theatre B36, sign up on the DragonsDen wiki page if you want to get feedback on your DeveloperDecathlon prototype entry (check in with registration desk for time slot).
    • The detailed CommunityCollaboration schedule is up on the CommunityCollaboration wiki page.
      • 11am-1pm: VLE CommunityCollaboration in B04
      • 11am-1pm: OpacCommunityMeeting in B02/03
      • 1pm-2pm: LUNCH in B04 & B02/03
      • 2pm-4pm: Repository CommunityCollaboration in B04
      • 2pm-4pm: Communication Tools CommunityCollaboration in B02/03

Evening Thurs 12 Feb: Awards Ceremony

  • Where: Map of Entrance to Court Restaurant at the British Museum. The fastest way from Birkbeck is via the "back door" or North Entrance of the British Museum, otherwise the main entrance is from the other (south) side of the building. Ask for direction to the "Court restaurant" at the info desk.
  • When: 7pm to 10pm (meal will finish by 9.30pm for anyone needing to catch a train)
  • Who: This event is now full, if your name is not on the AwardsDinner guest list please speak to the Registration desk.
  • Why: This AwardsDinner is for developers who have shown outstanding effort in the JISC community.

Fri 13 Feb: roll your own dev8D day

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