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8:30am Monday, 07/20/2009

Simplifying Database Design

Databases
Location: Ballroom A4/A5

Josh Berkus (PostgreSQL Experts, Inc.)

Average rating:

(4.23, 30 ratings)

In 10 years of fixing other people's SQL databases, I've noticed that the less the original developer knew, the more complex the databases are ... and the more complex the problems. Here I offer a refreshing approach for simple SQL database design. Read more.

1:30pm Monday, 07/20/2009

Introduction to Web Application Development Using Smalltalk Seaside

Emerging Topics, Programming, Web Applications
Location: Ballroom A1

Randal L. Schwartz (Stonehenge Consulting Services, Inc.)

Average rating:

(4.00, 1 rating)

An introduction to the Seaside Smalltalk web development framework. Presumes basic knowledge of object-oriented programming using Smalltalk GUIs, such as Squeak or VisualWorks. Covers Seaside concepts of components and html templating, including continuations for advanced callbacks and some persistence solutions. Read more.

8:30am Tuesday, 07/21/2009

7 Principles of Better API Design

Perl, Programming
Location: Ballroom A3/A6

Damian Conway (Thoughtstream)

Average rating:

(4.34, 32 ratings)

This course presents a minimalist approach to interface design known as "S.A.T." Developed by Damian Conway over the past decade, this design philosophy can produce smaller, better focused, more usable module APIs. Read more.

1:30pm Tuesday, 07/21/2009

Just Enough C For Open Source Projects

Fundamentals, Programming
Location: Meeting Room B1/B4

Andy Lester (petdance.com)

Average rating:

(4.00, 4 ratings)

For programmers raised on open source who want to delve into lower-level mechanics of C programming, this tutorial gives a complete overview of what it takes to jump into the innards of your favorite open source projects. From MySQL to Perl 5 to the Linux core, C is the foundation of many of the most widely used open source packages. Learn the language, learn the tools, and start contributing. Read more.

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