Seo Master present to you: By Phoebe Peronto, Developer Marketing
‘Tis the season to reflect on all that you have done this year: developers and other friends in the Google Developer community. From a Gangnam style-inspired app, to growing the GDG community beyond 330 active chapters, let’s just say that 2012 has been nothing short of amazing.
...hosted a massive DevFest season, with 75 DevFests conducted in only 3 short months. During the season, these events reached over 14,000 developers in 39 countries worldwide.
Phoebe Peronto is on the Google Developer Product Marketing team. Her mission is to make developer magic by sharing Google tools, technologies, and programs with the community to make super cool apps. She's also a foodie, globetrotter, and avid runner.
Posted by Scott Knaster, Editor 2013, By: Seo Master
Seo Master present to you: By Phoebe Peronto, Developer Marketing
We’re heading into the last leg of DevFest season, and it’s time to share the latest from events all over the world. From a live Twitter stream at DevFest Lima (#devfestlima), to keynote highlights from the GDG Algeria event, to shared learning resources from speakers at DevFest Hyderabad, festing devs have a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks! Check out highlights from past events, along with upcoming event links & dates.
DevFest Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand) | Host: GDG Thailand DevFest Bangkok attendees shared photos live from the event, posting updates directly to Google+. Ruben Licera, Jr., a GDG DevFest Bangkok attendee shared to Google+, “Congrats in advance +Wittaya Assawsathain and the whole +GDG Thailand community. =)”
DevFest Chennai (Chennai, India) | Host: GDG Chennai “With 365 attendees at DevFest Chennai, the event was jam packed with curious developers! There were a series of talks and hack demos from a variety of speakers, who kept the audience intact throughout the event. We were amazed by the reactions we got from the audience throughout the event, and we are completely happy about the way the event happened.” --Karthik K. (GDG Chennai Organizer)
DevFest Beijing | Host: GDG Beijing “GDG Beijing organized a DevFest with about 200 local developers, business leaders, and college students participating. We covered Android, Google Maps API, and HTML5. BillLuan of Google Developer Relations presented the 2012 Google I/O update and DevRel global program update on GDL, GDE, and GDA.
“Speakers from local companies Sunda and NQ presented HTML, web app development, and Android low-level security for application development. Our event also included a special session on startup topics. Directors from three local VC firms, Legend Star Capital, Zero2IPO Ventures, and China Center for Information Industry (CCID), joined a panel discussion on how to leverage technologies for startups. You can find more information about the event, including photos, here.” --Jerry Ge (GDG Beijing Organizer)
G|Algeria (Algiers, Algeria) | Host: GDG Algiers The GDG Algiers team posted updates from their event in real-time, including moments from Googler Patrick Heneghen’s keynote address: “Patrick Heneghen, doing the Keynote at #gAlgeriaExtended. It was an awesome moment!” --GDG Algiers
DevFest Hyderabad (Hyderabad, India)| Host: GDG Hyderabad At DevFest Hyderabad, attendees had fun both doodling and doing cool things with Google technologies. From Neil Ghosh’s open sourcing of HTML5 slides used during the event for online community use, to attendee Harish Kotra’s product session update, “Features of Android 4.1 built using the name Project Butter by Anirudh at#gdg#devfest Hyderabad!,” the event was absolutely a success.
Phoebe Peronto is an Associate Product Marketing Manager on the Developer Marketing team here at Google. She’s a foodie who has a penchant for traveling, politics, and running. Oh, and of course...Go Cal Bears!
Posted by Scott Knaster, Editor 2013, By: Seo Master
Seo Master present to you: By Phoebe Peronto, Developer Marketing
If the past three months have been any indication of the power of the global Google Developer community, then we have a lot to look forward to with the remainder of the DevFest season. From local experts in Google technologies hosting track sessions, to attendees creating usable and innovative apps in event hackathons, the Google Developer ecosystem is energized by big community momentum. The season continues this month through November end, so stay tuned for upcoming events and ways to get involved in your local chapter. See below for the latest from the most recent #gdg #devfest events around the world--we can assure you you’re in for a wonderful treat.
DevFest Berlin| Host: GDG Berlin October 13, 2012, c-base GDG Berlin captured DevFest Berlin sessions on video that are now available to the public. With sessions and a full agenda, DevFest Berlin also hosted a hackathon that yielded innovative projects built with Google tools and technologies. DevFest attendee Mister Schtief wrote of the hacked Chirp app: “It works!!! Transferring data with sound between two mobile phones with chirp app #devfest+DevFest Berlin.”
DevFest Chlef | Host: GDG Chlef GDG Chlef thought outside the box when crafting their event announcement, bringing visibility to their developer event with a video showcasing cross-platform technologies featured in the weekend’s sessions.
DevFest Zurich| Host: GDG Zurich October 19, 2012, Zurich Youth Hostel Sessions, speakers, and a successful hackathon encapsulated the DevFest Zurich experience. Take a peek at the hackathon project ideas here. Of the event, attendee Andreas Müller posted on Google+: “Enjoyed this weekend from the beginning to the end. Many thanks to the orga team, well done!” DevFest West| Hosts: GDG Silicon Valley, GDG San Francisco, GDG Fresno, GDG Alameda October 20, 2012, Mountain View, CA (Google Bldg 1900) DevFest West took place this weekend in Google’s own backyard. The event featured 11 tech talk sessions (9 Google speakers), a 30-minute shopping spree in the Google store, an all-night hackathon, 3 code labs, and 2 food trucks. It was a collaboration between 4 local GDGs (Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Fresno, and Alameda). With some fortune-telling, big smiles, and memes, the event was clearly a success!
DevFest Sicilia | Host: GDG Nebrodi October 20, 2012 GDG Nebrodi took the registration and event experience to the next level for its attendees by providing a localized app directly downloadable from Google Play. The app features an agenda, calendar of events, session titles, and more.
Phoebe Peronto is an Associate Product Marketing Manager on the Developer Marketing team here at Google. She’s a foodie who has a penchant for traveling, politics, and running. Oh, and of course...Go Cal Bears!
Posted by Scott Knaster, Editor 2013, By: Seo Master
Seo Master present to you: By Phoebe Peronto, Developer Marketing The global reach of GDG DevFest season continues in this third update. The season kicked off with DevFest Manila in early August, and since then, the community has organized 30 events all over the world. We’re only part way through the season, with many great events still to come. Powered by local Google Developer Groups, this past weekend saw 9 more events. From real-time updates directly from event attendees, to app demos, to memorable moments, here are the latest updates in DevFest-ing:
DevFest Santa Fe | Host: GDG Santa Fe “Muy bueno el evento! Me gustaría que estas actividades se realicen más seguido, ya que generan relaciones profesionales y académicas muy fructíferas. Saludos!” -- Andrés Testi, DevFest Santa Fe attendee
DevFest Ninja | Host: GDG Buenos Aires Catch up on all things DevFest Ninja with real-time updates from attendees on the GDG Buenos Aires group site.
DevFest Kuala Lumpur | Host: GDG Kuala Lumpur GDG Kuala Lumpur utilized Google+ in the planning of their event, encouraging attendees to add speakers to their circles to get the most up-to-date information throughout the day (list of speakers).
DevFest Mumbai | Host: GDG Mumbai It was a full house at GDG DevFest Mumbai--check out the full photo gallery on Google+.
DevFest Pune | Host: GDG Pune Photos from the event are all viewable here, including sessions, speakers, and registration.
DevFest Bandung (BDG) | Host: GDG Bandung “Thanks to everyone for attending and for being part of our first-ever GDG DevFest held in Bandung [...] The event was attended by around 140 people from different backgrounds, including experienced developers, designers, students, lecturers, and newbie programmers.” -- GDG BDG [read full recap here]
DevFest Kathmandu | Host: GDG Kathmandu “On October 6th 2012, GDG Kathmandu organized one of the best events since its March 2011 founding. Within the first 3 days of announcing the event, we already had 200 committed participants. A session conducted as a Hangout On Air by Android Developer Advocate Anirudh Dewani was an entirely new experience for Google Developers here in Kathmandu. It was a grand experience of GDG Kathmandu and DevFest Kathmandu was huge success.” -- GDG Kathmandu
DevFest Mbale | Host: GDG Mbale “GDG DevFest Mbale was the first Devfest to be held in Uganda and the biggest event with technical content held in Mbale with 120 total attendees. The code lab, conducted by James Muranga from GDG Kampala, was the most memorable moment for participants. He introduced Google App Engine, and followed with a code lab that saw attendees getting up to speed developing web apps that run on Google’s platforms. James also demoed an app, Mafuta Go, that he and a team of 4 developed working out from OutBox Hub. It was very inspiring to developers and students alike to see an idea like James’ team’s materialize.” -- Nsubuga Hassan, GDG DevFest Organizer
What’s up next? Berlin | October 13 Chlef | October 15 UPDATE: Brazza | moved to November 10 Firenze | October, 19 Zurich | October 20 UPDATE: DevFest West (Mountain View) | October 20 Nebrodi | October 20 Thiès | October 20 [tentative]
DevFest isn’t close to over – we’re still going strong! Events are being held all over the world until November 11, and getting involved is a simple 3-step process: find your nearest GDG, attend an event, and join the community. Visit devfest.infofor specific event details and session updates. Phoebe Peronto is an Associate Product Marketing Manager on the Developer Marketing team here at Google. She’s a foodie who has a penchant for traveling, politics, and running. Oh, and of course...Go Cal Bears!
Posted by Scott Knaster, Editor 2013, By: Seo Master