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LINKS FOR LIGHT READING
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This weeks "links for light reading" are also available here:
<http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2007/07/17/some-links-133/>
Corporate Web Standards
http://www.digital-web.com/articles/corporate_web_standards/
Reporting bugs - a how-to guide
http://www.edgeofmyseat.com/articles/2007/07/08/reporting-bugs/
5 Points of Advice that You May, or May Not, Want to Hear.
http://www.graphicdefine.org/issue3/advice
Proposed Mozilla accessibility vision and strategy
http://hecker.org/mozilla/accessibility-vision-and-strategy
Making OpenID really really easy - a use case
http://fourstarters.com/2007/07/12/making-openid-really-really-easy-a-use-ca
se/
Leaflets
http://getleaflets.com/
Avoid long-term strategies
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/cmb_avoidlongterm/index.html
The 7 Highly Effective Habits of Successful Freelancers
http://www.designersmind.com/articles/freelancing-success-tips/
What are Web Standards? A comprehensive explanation of what is comprised in
the term
http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/05/21/what-are-web-standards-a-comprehensive
-explanation-of-what-is-comprised-in-the-term/
Conflicting Absolute Positions
http://www.alistapart.com/articles/conflictingabsolutepositions
What to expect from Web 3.0
http://blogs.zdnet.com/SAAS/?p=68
Boxed - Free CSS grids
http://www.boxedcss.com/
5 htaccess Tricks Every Webmaster Should Know
http://passwordrobot.com/blog/5-htaccess-tricks-every-webmaster-should-know/
Top 5 Hottest Product Launches of 2007
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/top_5_hottest_product_launches_2007.php
PHP 4 on death row
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/soa/PHP-4-on-death-row/0,130061733,339
280088,00.htm
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WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS
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McFarlane Prize 2007
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Nominations have just opened for the McFarlane Prize for 2007. This prize
for excellence in Australian web design will be awarded to an Australian
designer or team for a site launched or significantly upgraded between
August 1 2006 and July 31 2007. Full details are available at the McFarlane
Prize site, but key dates are as follows:
August 31 - Nominations close
September 22 - Shortlist announced
September 27 - Winner of the McFarlane Prize for 2007 announced
Full details
http://www.mcfarlaneprize.com/
Web Accessibility Workshop
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Date: 18-Jul-07
City: Canberra (Australia)
This full-day workshop run by Vision Australia is targeted at
web-development team leaders, corporate communications professionals and
business managers, along with content authors, web programmers and designers
and web contract managers.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1653&event=63
Writing for the Web Workshop
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Date: 24-July-07
City: Adelaide (Australia)
Vision Australia is partnering with respected usability and accessibility
expert Dey Alexander to offer a unique Writing for the Web workshop. Dey is
co-convenor of the Web Accessibility Network of Australian Universities and
is a regular presenter on useable and accessible web writing to the
education, corporate and government sectors.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1653&event=44
A very practical guide to testing against WCAG1.0 and 2.0
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Date: 24-Jul-07
City: London (UK)
A guide to an effective audit process, covering WCAG 1.0, 2.0 and other key
areas of accessibility.
http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/webpracticaltesting
Web usability
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Date: 25-Jul-07
City: Brisbane Qld (Australia)
Introduction to User Centred Design tools and techniques
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/web_usability.htm
Information architecture: Theory & Practice
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Date: 25-Jul-07 and 26-Jul-07
City: Auckland (New Zealand)
This workshop provides a full day of IA theory & practice. It teaches
fundamental IA concepts and practical skills immediately useful for your
next project.
http://optimalusability.com/services.training.donnamaurer.php
Usability evaluation and testing
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Date: 26-Jul-07
City: Brisbane Qld (Australia)
Discount evaluation techniques and how to conduct usability tests
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/usability_evaluation.htm'
Canberra WSG meeting
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Date: 26-Jul-07
City: Canberra (Australia)
Stephen Collins, CEO and founder of acidlabs
Topic 1: Collaboration, innovation, distribution: social computing adoption
benefits for government and business
Matthew Hodgson, SMS Management & Technology
Topic 2: Goldilocks and the three bears: a story about social computing in
government
http://webstandardsgroup.org/meetings/index.cfm?event_id=97
Sydney Web Standards Group meeting
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Date: 02-Aug-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
Christy Dena - Thinking Outside the Web: How the Entertainment Industry is
Integrating All Media and Why
Scott Parsons - Ambient Personalization: Applying what we can learn about a
user's (and groups of users) behaviour, to improving their, and by extension
everyone's, experience of a site
http://webstandardsgroup.org/meetings/index.cfm?event_id=96
Web Application Design
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Date: 07-Aug-07
City: Brisbane Qld (Australia)
Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/web_application_design.htm
Interaction design
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Date: 14-Aug-07
City: Brisbane Qld (Australia)
Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web
applications, intranet and internet sites
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/interaction_design.htm
WA Web Awards
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Date: 17-Aug-07
City: Perth WA (Australia)
The WA Web Awards is an offical event organised by AWIA, the Australian Web
Industry Association (formerly Port80 Inc), as a showcase of the outstanding
work of West Australian web designers and developers. 2007 will be the third
year that the WA Web Awards programme has run.
http://www.wawebawards.com.au/
FullcodePress
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Date: 18-Aug-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
t¹s a geek Olympics! Web teams take each other on to build a complete
website for a non-profit organisation in 24 hours. No excuses, no
extensions, no budget overruns. Proudly sponsored by Google and supported by
Mort Bay Communications.
http://fullcodepress.com/
Web Application Design
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Date: 21-Aug-07
City: Melbourne Vic (Australia)
Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/web_application_design.htm
Interaction design
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Date: 22-Aug-07
City: Melbourne Vic (Australia)
Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web
applications, intranet and internet sites.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/interaction_design.htm
Web Application Design
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Date: 23-Aug-07
City: Sydney NSW (Australia)
Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/web_application_design.htm
Web on the Piste - The Ultimate Conference for Rich Internet Technologies!
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Date: 22nd-23rd August 2007
City: Crowne Plaza Lake Front Queenstown NZ
Web on the Piste is the ultimate conference for Rich Internet
Technologies (RIA) in Australia & New Zealand. Held in a very cool part
of southern New Zealand called Queenstown, it's aimed squarely at web
developers & designers, business implementers & anyone who is interested
in learning about RIA's and how they can leverage them in today's
market. Included...
- 2 days of WPF, AJAX, FLEX, SPRY, Apollo, Flash
- Server side technologies; ColdFusion, .NET, Java, Silverlight
+more!
- Certified Instructors - classroom setting
- NEW RIA's, games, and campaigns on mobile delivery platforms
- Generation of new business opportunities and added value to
current ones
- Industry leaders as instructors, and a free-for-all round table
discussion each day
- Morning & Afternoon refreshments & lunch!!
Limited number of tickets left - so be quick! Registration is NZ$540
(US$425 / AU$495) per person. Register now at:
http://www.webonthepiste.com/webonthepiste/registration/registration_hom
e.cfm
Interaction design
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Date: 24-Aug-07
City: Sydney NSW (Australia)
Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web
applications, intranet and internet sites.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/interaction_design.htm
Web Application Design
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Date: 28-Aug-07
City: Adelaide SA (Australia)
Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/web_application_design.htm
Interaction design
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Date: 29-Aug-07
City: Adelaide SA (Australia)
Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web
applications, intranet and internet sites.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/interaction_design.htm
Vision Australia: Web Accessibility Workshops
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Date: 30-Aug-07
City: Perth WA (Australia)
These full-day workshops run by Vision Australia, are targeted at
web-development team leaders, corporate communications professionals and
business managers, along with content authors, web programmers and designers
and web contract managers.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1042
Web Application Design
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Date: 25-Oct-07
City: Canberra ACT (Australia)
Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/web_application_design.htm
Interaction design
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Date: 26-Oct-07
City: Canberra ACT (Australia)
Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web
applications, intranet and internet sites.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/interaction_design.htm
d.Construct2007
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Date: 7-Sep-07
City: Brighton (UK)
d.Construct is an affordable, one-day conference aimed at those designing
and building the latest generation of web-based applications.
http://2007.dconstruct.org/
Oz-IA, Australia's Information Architecture Conference & Retreat
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Date: 22-Sep-07 to 23-Sep-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
Over the weekend of 22nd/23rd September 2007 there will be a conference on
information architecture in Sydney, Australia. We plan a packed schedule of
speaker presentations, panels, workshops, and inter-session activities.
http://oz-ia.org/2007/
Web Directions South 2007
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Date: 25-Sep-07 to 28-Sep-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
With more than 30 leading experts, including a dozen international stars of
the web industry, across three tracks, Web Directions South will focus on
the key technology and business issues of the web in 2007. This really is
Australia's premier event for the web industry.
http://www.webdirections.org/
Fundamentos Web 2007
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Date: 3-Oct-07 to 5-Oct-07
City: Asturias (Spain)
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of CSS, A CONTEST has been called
to change the appearance of "Fundamentos Web 2007" site with novel CSS. The
winner and the two finalists will be chosen, out of the most voted designs,
by a committee made up of W3C Spain staff and chaired by the CSS
co-inventor, Bert Bos. The winner and the finalists can obtain an Apple's
MacBook, a Wii console, lodging for two people in Oviedo for the three days,
and attend the event for free. Designs can be sent until 13th May 2007.
http://www.fundamentosweb.org/2007
Making Links 2007
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Date: 30-Oct-07
City: Sydney NSW (Australia)
The 4th annual Making Links conference is one of Australia's leading forums
for workers in the not-for-profit and community sectors to showcase their
work and to explore current and emerging new media and information and
communications technology (ICT). This two-day conference has regularly
attracted delegates and presenters from many fields including health,
environment, education, business, government, philanthropy and human
services to discuss their experiences with ICT, multimedia and web
technology.
http://www.makinglinks.org.au/
OzeWAI 2007
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Date: 05-Dec-07 (Australia)
Web Adaptability for Inclusion Conference 2007:
Web 2.0 accessibility - is it going to be easier?
Worldwide, there have been significant steps towards a more inclusive online
environment. New applications for improving the accessibility of content and
services are adopting revised guidelines from W3C; new quality certification
standards have been developed, and interactive accessibility services are
emerging. The ISO committee has produced an inventory of needs, responses,
and requires input from users and developers. Learn more about Web 2.0 and
these developments at OZeWAI 2007.
http://www.ozewai.org/2007/index.html
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JOBS
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Job 1.
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PROGRAMMERS POSITION
We are Sydney based on-line agency looking for dedicated and capable
programmers/ developers. You will be communicating with project managers and
customers to deliver high quality work for our corporate clients and
government agencies. Efficiency and technical ability is crucial in
delivering exceptional service as part of our policy. You will be involved
mainly with custom website development and application work within
SydneyWeb¹s product range. You need to be familiar with content management
systems such as Modx and have the ability to problem solve. Good office
working environment with staff amenities close to all transport and shopping
centre.
Business Skills
High programming standards
Strong customer support skills
Strong database application skills
Problem solving skills
Essential Skills
Experienced Object Oriented PHP programmer with minimum 2 years
Knowledge of both PHP 4 and PHP 5 in object-oriented application
development
Professional experience with MySQL
Knowledge of Linux server environments required.
Sufficient understanding of AJAX is appreciated.
Asp .net with C ++ skills
CMS experience
Also required
Someone who can write web services using WSDL specifications to work
together with an MSSQL server for an ASP web application? The actual
programming language the service is written in, can be either C++ or C# (C
sharp).
Someone who can write web services using WSDL specifications to work
together with an MSSQL server for an ASP web application? The actual
programming language the service is written in, can be either C++ or C# (C
sharp). Its for a large Insurance company to make a Claims Tracking system
this position is available immediately.
Experience with Web Services (such as SOAP) is a bonus.
log onto our website and fill an on-line application form,
http://www.sydneyweb.com.au/74,career.html immediately to be considered for
this role. Australian citizenship or permanent residency status or long term
work visa is a must.
Job 2.
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Technical Trainer - Web
Our dedicated Training team needs a new member to provide training courses
(both formal and informal) in Web Standards, CSS, and in the use our content
management system.
The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Web Standards, HTML and CSS,
the ability to train clients and other team members about our Open Source
CMS and its various modules; a good understanding of web technologies and
will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the issues involved in an
organisation adopting a CMS. As well as training clients and colleagues you
will also have the opportunity to provide hands-on technical support to a
range of high profile clients.
You will be expected to work primarily in Sydney, but will sometimes be
required to make short interstate trips to our other offices or to work
onsite with our clients.
For more information or to apply, please call 8507 9900 or email
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Job 3.
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Creative Web/Flash Designer
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the change from a Design
department to a Design Agency, and to work with some high profile clients.
You must have:
* Excellent Photoshop / Illustrator / Flash / Action Scripting skills.
* A minimum of 3+ years creative and website Design experience.
* Examples of previous website designs / URLs
* HTML and CSS knowledge
* A passion for best practice in web design.
* A strong client focus.
Apply at www.squiz.net/careers <http://www.squiz.net/careers> and please
include your resume and portfolio / URLs.
Job 4.
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Implementor / Front-End Developer (Melbourne)
Due to a growing number of business opportunities in the Melbourne market,
Squiz is expanding. We are currently looking for junior Front End Developers
with:
* A strong interest in web standards;
* Web design, CSS, and HTML skills;
* Pride in the quality of their work
* A passion for how technology can positively impact businesses.
* The ability to communicate well with colleagues and clients.
Apply at www.squiz.net/careers <http://www.squiz.net/careers> and please
include links to URLs you have worked on.
Job 5.
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Tangler Front-end web developer 1
- Front end web developer width a strong focus on JavaScript, CSS and XHTML
- Expert level JavaScript, AJAX, DOM scripting
- Proficient with XHTML / CSS using semantically correct markup
- Good understanding of cross browser issues and solutions
- Highly desirable experience:
- EXT-JS, YUI
- JSTL / JSP
- Developing high volume sites
More: http://blog.tangler.com/?page_id=56
Job 6.
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Tangler Front-end web developer 2
- Front end web developer width a strong focus on JSP, CSS and XHTML
- Expert-level ability with XHTML / CSS in developing table-less layouts
implemented using semantically correct markup
- Good understanding of cross browser issues and solutions
- Strong knowledge of JSP / JSTL / Java
- Eye for detail, working at a pixel-perfect level
- Proficient with JavaScript / DHTML
- Highly desirable experience:
- DWR, Spring Framework MVC
- Developing high volume sites
The other java developer role is pretty straight forward, all the normal
stuff like J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, MySQL. Though after speaking with Craig,
it would be desirable to also have:
- Experience with Lucene (search)
- Exposure to large scale, high volume systems and scalability
More: http://blog.tangler.com/?page_id=56
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WEB PROGRAMMER - AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
The Australian War Memorial is seeking an experienced web programmer to
assist in the development and maintenance of the Memorial's sites, including
multimedia delivery and ebusiness. Selection criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in the technical support of accessible and
functionally complex websites controlled through web content management
systems and which deliver rich content from backend databases.
- Demonstrated experience with HTML/XML, CSS, ASP/PHP, and a commitment to
web standards.
- Experience developing with other programming technologies such as
Javascript, AJAX, SOAP, multimedia delivery and/or SQL databases on a
Microsoft platform.
- Demonstrated ability to work productively and harmoniously in a team
environment, both on individual projects and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver business outcomes including the ability to
cultivate productive working relationships, to communicate effectively, to
achieve results and to use initiative and sound personal judgement as
appropriate to this level and in accordance with current APS workplace
strategies.
- Appreciation of the Memorial¹s corporate goals and of Australian military
history as they apply to the work of this job.
http://www.awm.gov.au/employment/
contact Adam Bell on (02) 6243 4305 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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