KitKat, Jelly Bean, iOS, Windows Mobile … where on earth do you start when you get into mobile development.

Mobile applications development is an ever shifting space, and transitioning into this environment means a steep learning curve. Differing operating platforms and the various development environments add layers of complexity.

The Kaleidocode team faced a mountain of questions when we started mobile development on a large enterprise driven application. In an attempt to modify the extremity of learning required and accommodate the myriad of operating platforms, we reached for Xamarin Studio.

In this session we look at;

• Xamarin Studio, why did we select this particular tooling?
• A demonstration on writing an iOS and Android app using a common C# code base.
• The good, the bad and downright ugly truth about developing mobile apps.
• The future of Xamarin using Xamarin Forms.

KitKat, Jelly Bean, iOS, Windows Mobile ... Where on earth do you start when you get into mobile development!

Mobile applications development is an ever shifting space, and transitioning into this environment means a steep learning curve. Differing operating platforms and the various development environments add layers of complexity!

The Kaleidocode team faced a mountain of questions when we started mobile development on a large enterprise driven application. In an attempt to modify the extremity of learning required and accommodate the myriad of operating platforms, we reached for Xamarin Studio.
Join us for coffee and muffins as we share the tales of trials and triumphs we experienced when embarking on this journey.

In this session we look at;

• Xamarin Studio, why this particular tooling?
• A demonstration on writing an iOS and Android app using a common C# code base.
• The good, the bad and downright ugly truth about developing mobile apps.
• The future of Xamarin using Xamarin Forms.

For more information about Chris please see christite.net.
For an invitation contact Chris at chris.tite@kaleidocode.co.za or Rory at rory.clarke@kaleidocode.co.za / 031 303 2299 or register below.


To review the video of the last KC Instruct event, Domain Driven Design go to http://youtu.be/BPAZwFNxgrg or catch up with all past events at https://www.youtube.com/user/instructchannel/videos
BROUGHT TO YOU BY

@kaleidocode
Kaleidocode Pty Ltd
Office 200, 295 Florida Rd Morningside Durban

Good showing from Durban at NodebotsDBN on Dec 6, some experienced operators and mostly new hands. Thanks to all that attended the session. There will definitely be follow ups.

​Bots were made up from Arduino, breadboards, LED's, and servos. Software driven via Johnny-Five.

A few pics from the day ensue.

The Nodebots Durban community is hosting a meet up for anybody interested in Node.js driven robotics, whether you are a beginner or have built your own Node.js powered Iron Man suit.
Essentially Nodebots are robots controlled by javascript. That's right... if you've any JavaScript experience, you can now use your powers to manipulate the machines. From blinking lights to Sumo Bot battles, Remote control cats, and Bull fighting with quadcopters.... So, JS + Hardware = NodeBots.
This event will be a session where people meet-up and hack together on Arduinos,  and any other gizmos that just need more input...
If you have no idea how to use an LED, have no fear - a NodeBot expert will be on hand to help you hack, solder, your way to an understanding of what a full fledged NodeBot can do.
Join us! Gather with a group of people near you and hack together something awesome.

Kaleidocode is proud to support this Nodebots initiative.


@kaleidocode
Kaleidocode Pty Ltd
Office 200, 295 Florida Rd Morningside Durban

This presentation offers insights into an extensive set of design best practices, experience-based techniques, and principles that assist in the implementation of software projects that deal with complex domains. Merging design and development practice, this session incorporates fundamental examples based on real projects that Chris has been involved with to clearly illustrate domain-driven design being applied to real-world software.
Key areas include:

• Placing the project's primary focus on the core domain and domain logic.
• Basing designs for a complex system on the model of the domain.
• Creating a collaboration between technical and domain experts to iteratively improve the conceptual model.
• Ubiquitous Language - what is it and why does it matter
• Common DDD Patterns
• A hands on walk thru of a DDD designed project, explaining the tradeoffs and the wins

Join us for a coffee and muffin Instruct presentation by Chris Tite, entrepreneur, architect and speaker on Domain Driven Design.

This presentation is not about specific technologies. Rather it will offer attendees insights into an extensive set of design best practices, experience-based techniques, and principles that assist in the implementation of software projects that deal with complex domains.
Merging design and development practice, the session will incorporate fundamental examples based on real projects that Chris has been involved with to clearly illustrate domain-driven design being applied to real-world software
Key areas will include:

• Placing the project's primary focus on the core domain and domain logic.
• Basing designs for a complex system on the model of the domain.
• Creating a collaboration between technical and domain experts to iteratively improve the conceptual model.
• Ubiquitous Language - what is it and why does it matter
• Common DDD Patterns
• A hands on walk thru of a DDD designed project, explaining the tradeoffs and the wins

For more information about Chris please see christite.net.
For an invitation contact Chris at chris.tite@kaleidocode.co.za or Rory at rory.clarke@kaleidocode.co.za / 031 303 2299 or register below.


To review the video of the last KC Instruct event, Evolutionary Database Design go to http://youtu.be/QuZnVn_6cBY or catch up with all past events at https://www.youtube.com/user/instructchannel/videos
BROUGHT TO YOU BY


@kaleidocode
Kaleidocode Pty Ltd
Office 200, 295 Florida Rd Morningside Durban

We are delighted to announce that SA Home Loans has contracted Kaleidocode to assist with the development of their internal software projects.
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The SA Home Loans team are a fantastic bunch and we are honoured to be involved with their groundbreaking approach to software development.

SA Home Loans is a mortgage finance provider with no other interests to distract them from their dedicated purpose: to offer the best in every service associated with being a home loan provider. These services cover the full spectrum of home ownership and home financing – from origination and credit approval through to registration and ongoing loan servicing. The company was launched to South African home owners in February 1999 and is today a proven entrepreneurial success story, having originated well over 100 000 residential loans in under a decade.