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October 2008

Next Meeting: "ASP.Net Development for the iPhone"

Sponsored by

WHAT: October PDXUX.Net Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday 10/21/2008
6:30 p.m. Pizza (by Silvertail Software)
7:00 p.m. Presentation

WHERE: Robert Half Technology
KOIN Center (Map)
222 SW Columbia Street
Portland, OR 97201

WHO: Ben Strakany
Ben Strackany is a speaker, author, and web consultant who moved to Portland in 2005 after leading software development for ShopLocal, a web startup and top 5 comparison shopping site. Ben is currently the president of DevelopmentNow, a web consulting firm focused on social media and the mobile web. You can read more about his projects and experience at www.developmentnow.com.

TOPIC: ASP.Net Development for the iPhone
With the rapid proliferation of iPhones, smartphones, and other mobile devices, it is increasingly important for today's applications to target or accommodate small screens and mobile users. Ben will discuss the iPhone user experience, how it differs from traditional browsers, how you can make your current applications iPhone-friendly, when and why you should develop an iPhone-specific web or native application, and tips, pitfalls, and resources on iPhone development. He will also review how you can leverage your existing skills to build an iPhone web application using ASP.NET.


While you're at it, consider visiting our Platinum Sponsors that make these meetings possible:

Robert Half Technology http://www.roberthalftechnology.com/
Silvertail Software http://www.silvertailsoftware.com/

Looking forward to seeing you all there!