In my view developers need to have the proper training. This is now a five
day course.
My experience with good CF developers skipping the training is that whilst
they might be able to complete phase one of the project, they may not
implement things in the best manner. The project sponsor may be left with a
domino effect of work arounds simply because the developer did not
understand how to implement a feature of Spectra in phase one.
The installation of version 1.5 is a vast improvement on 1.01, so take
Matt's comment with a little grain of salt. However do make sure you use
version 1.5.
Training for content providers is minimal as long as they are not introduced
to the WebTop. Give them a customised view of the WebTop. This is easier in
v1.5.
On going support varies. Spectra sites by their nature, are sites that
expect to make a lot of changes. Many sites are cautious about empowering
content providers as much as is possible with Spectra. The nature of the
changes and the level of empowerment that is delegated, determine the level
of support required.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Eschenbaum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Spectra-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, 10 February, 2001 12:40 PM
Subject: RE: Training needed for Spectra
> Depends on the knowledge level of your developers. Spectra is an object
> oriented platform, which has it's own methodology. I would recommend
> sending them to a spectra class, or at least giving them the Forte Spectra
> book and a couple weeks to pound away. Either way, if they can install
> Spectra on the first time without errors, then they are considered
advanced
> spectra programmers in most minds.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Matthew M. Eschenbaum, ACP
> Systems Developer
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> ph: (206)956.0888 ext.24
> fax:(206)956.4460
> _______________________
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> 600 Stewart Street
> 15th Floor
> Seattle, WA 98101
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Safa Hussain [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 3:07 PM
> To: Spectra-Talk
> Subject: Training needed for Spectra
>
>
> Come on guys. I know there must be a lot of you out there that installed
> Spectra. I appreciate your feedback on the question below. Thanks in
> advance.
> Safa
> >
> >
> > For all those that installed Spectra.
> >
> > 1.How much training is needed before developers can work with it?
(Assume
> good
> > knowledge of Cold Fusion.)
> >
> > 2. How much training is needed for content providers of the site?
> >
> > 3. What kind of a team is needed for on going support?
> >
> > Thanks ahead for all respondants.
> >
> > Safa
> > UC Davis
> >
>
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