In this issue of ColdFusion conference and training news: 1. CF_Underground News - MAX and training survey 2. Class news - Management Seminar "How to Build Websites Right, the First Time" 3. "Paper Prototyping" interview with Simon Horwith
Happy coding - Michael Smith, TeraTech, Inc http://www.teratech.com/ "Creating excellent custom software since 1989" 1. CF_Underground conference News ********************************* * Who is going to MAX and what training do you prefer? Take our MAX and training survey at http://www.cfconf.org/cf_underground7/survey.cfm One lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a $300 discount on a TeraTech class or event of thier choice! * The CF_Underground VII conference http://www.cfconf.org/cf_underground7/ is 3 days away in Anaheim CA 10/15/05 before MAX * Attendees will receive a CF_beer mug at the event 2. Class and certification news ******************************* Class schedule: MS01 Management Seminar: How to Build Websites Right, the First Time Wed 11/2 8am $49 (at TeraTech) CS201H 4 day hands on CSS class Tue-Fri 11/29 - 12/2/05 $1399 (at TeraTech) More CF and Fusebox classes coming in January (dates to be announced) More info and registration at http://www.teratech.com/training/ 3. "Paper Prototyping" interview with Simon Horwith *************************************************** Michael Smith: Simon, this year at CF Underground you're talking about Paper Prototyping. Can you explain what paper prototyping is and why people should come hear you talk about it? Simon Horwith: Paper prototyping is a technique for wireframing (storyboarding) sites, and is also useful for designing software and/or databases. Too many developers aren't wireframing before development or even properly planning their applications. Paper prototyping is an easy and fun way to do that. MS: So you're saying that anyone who attends CFUnderground will learn how to design software and websites in your session? SH: No, not at all. There's no way to convey everything there is to software architecture and design in a 50 minute presentation. What I will do is convey the importance of planning and demonstrate, or not demonstrate, one very effective technique for planning an application. MS: Not demonstrate? SH: Well, I might demonstrate the technique, but I probably won't - that's not as fun. MS: Not as fun as what? SH: Not as fun as not demonstrating what I'm talking about. MS: I'm confused. You keep talking about having fun, or not having fun, without explaining what you actually mean. Is there something here that you're not telling me? SH: Yes. No. Kind of. MS: Could you be more vague? SH: Probably, but I'll stop pussyfooting around and elaborate. Every year I present at the CFUnderground conference. I've made no secret of the fact that it's most likely my favorite conference of the year. The reason it's my favorite is the relaxed one-on-one atmosphere that attendees get to share with the presenters. A contributing factor to that is the fact that presentations are given the traditional way; without slides. As a presenter I find this more challenging and very fun. That's not the fun I'm talking about, though. This year I chose paper prototyping because it will allow for real audience participation. I wanted to do something really different, so I'm not going to demo the technique - I'll leave that to the attendees! That's right - the audience will be guinea pigs on this one. The other reason I keep referring to the topic as fun is simply because it really can be a lot of fun. It's an excellent team building exercise and a great way to not only plan an application but also open up channels for communication between developers, project managers, and clients alike. MS: So you're going to make your CFUnderground session an interactive event unlike any we've seen before? That does sound interesting and fun! SH: Oh it will be. I promise that. It'll be unlike any presentation I've ever given. I'm gonna excite the audience and wake them up whether they like it or not. And trust me - they'll like it. MS: Well, that does sound like a session that's not to be missed. I'm looking forward to hearing more about paper prototyping at CFUnderground and to being one of your guinea pigs. ***************************** CF_Underground VII Sat 10/15/05 Anaheim CA http://www.cfconf.org/CF_Underground7/ $69 before 9/30/05, $99 after Includes lunch and drink ***************************** -- Michael Smith, TeraTech Inc - Tools for Programmers(tm) TeraTech voted Best Consulting Service by CFDJ readers! 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