Add an eventSessions at SXSW Interactive 2012 about Apps and Google
Saturday 10th March 2012
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The next gen of Social Apps is in a Hangout: introducing Google+ Hangout Apps
The landscape of real-time communication has evolved with the introduction of Google+ Hangouts. And with Hangout Apps, Social Apps are evolving too. Hangout apps are a fun and new way to play games, collaborate face-to-face, or connect with family and friends in real-time in new and interesting ways. Come see what makes a Hangout Apps so exciting.
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Cloud adventures: Instant scale... from zero to millions of hits in 24 hours
by Iein Valdez and Michael Manoochehri
In order to remain competitive, developers need to focus on velocity and getting apps launched quickly and efficiently. Come learn about how you can use Google App Engine to build fast, reliable, and internet scale apps without the hassle of managing servers. We’ll talk about some fun quirky success stories ranging from Google Doodles, mobile apps, disgruntled birds, and zombie games.
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How to Build Google+ Hangout Apps Code Lab
Come participate in these free, interactive programming classes. Roll up your sleeves and get waist-deep in code. Whether you’re learning a new platform or are a seasoned hacker, these hands-on sessions will help you apply your knowledge.
In the Google+ Code Lab, learn what it takes to integrate Google+ APIs into your project and build Apps for Google+ Hangouts. Work directly with our Google+ platform team to go from the API fundamentals to launching real apps. This hands-on code lab will cover the available APIs, build tools and SDKs and have you build working API and Hangout App projects. All you need is a Google+ account and a computer to get involved. This is a free code lab and available on a first come first serve basis due to limited space.
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Upgrading Your Android App For Tablets Code Lab
Come participate in these free, interactive programming classes. Roll up your sleeves and get waist-deep in code. Whether you’re learning a new platform or are a seasoned hacker, these hands-on sessions will help you apply your knowledge.
This guided lab will take you through the process of upgrading an existing Android application designed for phones into a hybrid phone+tablet application. You'll learn about designing layouts for multiple screen densities, using Fragments, implementing an Action Bar, and using the Android Support Package to maintain backwards compatibility with older phones. Attendees should have at least a basic familiarity with the Android SDK. This is a free code lab and available on a first come first serve basis due to limited space.