Re: [CODE4LIB] preconf ideas

2012-11-09 Thread Sean Hannan
Slight derail, but for everyone considering a workshoppy preconf, you might consider using something like http://showterm.io so that people can follow along. -Sean On 11/8/12 8:16 PM, Heidi P Frank h...@nyu.edu wrote: Hi Jason, I'd definitely be interested in the Ruby workshop. I know a

[CODE4LIB] preconf ideas

2012-11-08 Thread Jason Ronallo
I have a couple ideas for preconf sessions, but I am wondering whether anyone would be interested in them before further committing by posting one to the wiki. Would you be interested in attending or suggesting someone attend either of these? 1. An introduction to coding through Ruby and Rails.

Re: [CODE4LIB] preconf ideas

2012-11-08 Thread Cynthia Ng
Don't know much about either, so can't really lead, but I would definitely be interested in attending either, especially Ruby so that I can learn at least a basic amount. On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Jason Ronallo jrona...@gmail.com wrote: I have a couple ideas for preconf sessions, but I am

Re: [CODE4LIB] preconf ideas

2012-11-08 Thread Bohyun Kim
I would definitely attend 1. if I am going, which is still a bit iffy I am afraid. Building some web app in a day with RoR would be awfully fun I think. :) Bohyun *Sent from a mobile phone - please excuse the brevity of the message. Bohyun Kim, MA, MSLIS. Digital Access Librarian Florida

Re: [CODE4LIB] preconf ideas

2012-11-08 Thread Shaun Ellis
Jason, I think both ideas are excellent. As for the Ruby on Rails intro, the RailsBridge Curriculum mentions an install-fest happening the night before. In the interest of time, I would recommend distributing a VM with all the required software pre-loaded. While part of programming involves

Re: [CODE4LIB] preconf ideas

2012-11-08 Thread Wilhelmina Randtke
HTML5 video seems better suited to a regular presentation slot than to a half-day workshop. I just don't think there is enough content there to fill the half day. It would have to be combined with something else (video editing? video delivery and usability? something else?). -Wilhelmina Randtke

Re: [CODE4LIB] preconf ideas

2012-11-08 Thread Heidi P Frank
Hi Jason, I'd definitely be interested in the Ruby workshop. I know a little bit about programming (PHP, Javascript, Python), but would be a complete beginner on Ruby and would love a bit of hands-on to get my feet wet. heidi Heidi Frank Electronic Resources Special Formats Cataloger New York