11/30/2006
5:00pm-6:30pm
ECCR 245
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Charting a Course with Ruby on Rails
Software Consultant
Ruby on Rails
is a powerful Web framework that allows developers to put together beautiful
Web applications in a fraction of the time required in other languages and
frameworks. Douglas Fales, a local Web application developer,
finds this framework so fast, fun, and rewarding that nearly 100% of his
projects are now done in Rails. In this talk, Doug will introduce you to the
basic concepts of Rails as he discusses his experience with building
WalkingBoss.
WalkingBoss is a web "mashup" that combines the power of the Google Maps API
with handheld GPS and digital camera technology. The end result is a sort of
"adventure blog" that allows users to document their outdoor experiences with
stories, images, and maps. WalkingBoss is a personal project created by Doug
in his spare time using Ruby on Rails.
In addition to providing an overview on Rails fundamentals, Doug will also
talk about AJAX and the supporting technologies that integrate with Rails to
provide a "Web 2.0" user experience.
Fales is a software consultant living in Boulder, Colorado. When he's not
writing web applications in Ruby on Rails, you can find him in the mountains
with his wife and daughter, fishing, hiking, and skiing.
Co-sponsored by the Front Range UNIX Users Group (FRUUG).
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