Development by Davis: Development by Davis: “Developer Conference 2012 part II: The talks” plus 1 more

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Development by Davis: “Developer Conference 2012 part II: The talks” plus 1 more

Developer Conference 2012 part II: The talks

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 01:00 AM PDT

One of the frequent comments about the third-annual Developer Conference (held at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic) concerned the structure of the talks. This year we grouped talks by theme. The schedule was more understandable and those who wanted to follow just one specific area didn't have to switch rooms or wait for the next talk in their area of interest.

Here's a quick look at some of the most interesting talks, by topic.

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A potter's community: Mother of innovation

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 08:00 AM PDT

One of the great things about being a potter is the way that experience, tools, and tips are shared by those who love the craft. At my first lesson at the potter's wheel, I was blown away by the way my peers (who were strangers at the time) invested in sharing knowledge with the newbies. The more experienced folk were always glad to lend a hand, students modeled the behavior of their teachers, and the class became less of a "follow my lead" and more of a "discover what works" session.