applications

applications and software

Extending Java with MPS Workshop - Free

The introductory hands­on lab is targeted at Java developers with some experience or an interest in DSLs. In this session, participants will be guided by the MPS core developers through the process of creating a new language extension and the related aspects like editors or code generators.

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Date: 26 September 2013
Location: Skills Matter, UK

Udi Dahan's Enterprise Development with NServiceBus

This four day, hands-on workshop teaches you all the ins-and-outs of NserviceBus 3.0.

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Date: 12 August 2013
Location: Skills Matter, UK

David Pollak's Fast Track to Lift

Learn to create secure, dynamic Lift based sites.

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Date: 2 September 2013
Location: Skills Matter, UK

Digital Innovation in Fashion

An IC tomorrow event to explore the future of fashion and retail through digital applications and services. 12 startups will pitch for the opportunity to receive £120K in funding, and to trial their tech with a leading industry partner.

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Date: 10 July 2013
Location: Somerset House, UK

Mark Rendle's Single Page Applications with AngularJS & .NET - 3 Day Workshop

Learn to create modern, ReSTful web applications using AngularJS on the client and .NET or Mono on the server.

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Date: 2 October 2013
Location: Skills Matter, UK

The Pragmatic Studio's iOS Programming with Daniel Steinberg

Learn how to create high-quality iOS apps from start to finish!

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Date: 16 September 2013
Location: Skills Matter, UK

PR and Disruption: Embracing and Surviving Change

How does PR respond to and use disruption? Hear from leading academics and practitioners from brands such as Walmart and ActionAid and embrace disruption by attending “face-off" debates and getting your hands dirty with practical sessions.

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Date: 10 July 2013
Location: London College of Communication, central London, UK

Win a Ticket to The Guardian Activate Summit - London July 9 2013

Guardian Activate Summit

Transforming the world through digital innovation, technology and openness.

Discover how digital innovation, technology and openness are transforming the world at the Guardian Activate Summit on 9 July in London. This event is your chance to meet the people using technology to transform how we do business and reshape the world.

We have 2 tickets to give away to 2 lucky Chinwag readers, enter here. The Competition closes on July 5th.

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In The Brain of Russ Miles: Clojure and Other Friends - Promiscuous LISPing towards Simplicity

Functional languages, with the right practices and preference, can result in simple solutions, but they're not the only ones having all the fun!

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Date: 8 August 2013
Location: Skills Matter, UK

Typesafe's Advanced Scala - 2 Day Workshop

If you are a developer with at least 3 months Scala programming experience and you would like to learn various advanced features of this programming language and how to apply these to create well designed libraries or DSLs using proven practices, Typesafe's Advanced Scala is for you!

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Date: 17 July 2013
Location: MicroTek, US

7 Ideas for Creating a Great Social Media Event

Applause

Social Media Week returns to London for a fifth year with the theme Open & Connected: Principles for a Collaborative World.

As a platform connecting people, content and conversation around emerging trends in social and mobile media, it seeks the most forward-thinking agencies, corporations, non-profits, startups and schools to submit their event ideas.

We are looking for the boldest, brightest ways to attract a crowd, so here’s a few pointers to start you off...

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Win a ticket to the App Promotion Summit, London, July 11 2013

App Promotion Summit

One of the biggest challenges facing mobile app developers and publishers is how to ensure that as many people as possible know about your app. With this in mind, the App Promotion Summit is taking place on July 11th at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in London.

The organisers are offering 2 lucky Chinwag readers a chance to win a free ticket to the event. The competition closes on July 5th, so enter now for your chance to win a pass.

We’ve also secured a 10% discount on attendance for Chinwag readers (details below).

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App Promotion Summit

Distribution is the biggest problem facing the mobile app industry. With this in mind, the App Promotion Summit is taking place in London on July 11th. The event will cover the full range of app marketing techniques including app store optimisation, media buying/paid advertising, cross promotion, app discovery networks and analytics.

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Date: 11 July 2013
Location: Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, UK

Richard Clark's HTML5 Mobile Mastery

Learn how to use HTML5, the newest major enhancement of HTML5!

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Date: 11 September 2013
Location: Skills Matter, UK

The Future of Open

We would like to invite you to the Future of Open - a day of future scenarios for Open across diverse sectors.

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Date: 6 July 2013
Location: Mother London, UK