Events


 Data Mosaic - Servoy 4.0 for the 3.x Developer
Date: Aug 26, 2008 18:00
Description: Servoy 4.0 for the 3.x Developer

This 6-hour online course (3 hours on August 26 and 3 hours on August 27) will give you a general overview of the latest version of Servoy, 4.X. If you are already familiar with Servoy version 3.X this class will familiarize you on the latest 4.0 features and power. It will also include special time saving techniques and power user features that the Eclipse IDE brings to Servoy development. This fully interactive web course will be taught by Servoy pros David Workman and Troy Elliott from Data Mosaic.

Who Should Attend
This class is NOT for new Servoy developers - you will be expected to already know the basics and beyond of methods and forms. You should know Servoy 3.X and have developed applications within that environment. It would be best if you have downloaded 4.x and played around with it.

Requirements:
You should be comfortable creating applications in Servoy 3.X and editing form and global methods. You will need to bring your own computer with Servoy 4.0 (or higher) installed and ready to go - if you want to practice the hands-on exercises in class. For the presentations all you need is an internet connection and a phone (or skype) for audio

DAY 1: WHAT'S NEW
- Segment 1: Eclipse and Servoy
- a word about eclipse
- eclipse foundation vs apache foundation
- eclipse goals
- the new servoy environment
- where is everything?
- the new file layer
- Segment 2: Getting comfortable with Eclipse
- structure: workbench, workspace, perspective, view, editor
- managing what you see
- editor shortcuts
- filtering and searching
- Segment 3: Creating, editing and copying Servoy objects
- solutions
- modules
- forms
- methods
- style sheets
- database layer
- various objects
- Segment 4: Debugging taken to the next level
- design broadcasting
- live client debugging
- console
- debugging perspective
- search strategies
- Segment 5: Managing and deploying solutions
- checking in/out
- export/import
- server administration application
- Segment 6: Essential plugins
- editors for Eclipse
- database management
- Firebug for Firefox
DAY 2: CODING EFFICIENTLY
- Segment 1: Task management
- Simple task list
- Bookmarks
- Mylyn
- Segment 2: Servoy coding changes and additions
- form variables
- new properties & events
- new functions
- JavaScript engine upgrade
- custom menus
- Segment 3: Power coding
- code snippets
- cheat sheats
- integrating 3rd party JavaScript libraries
- integrating java into javascript
- RegExp made easy
- Segment 4: Web development loop
- WebDav
- base templates
- Firefox
- Segment 5: Version control and team support
- default servoy way
- setting up SVN
- Team Synchronization perspective
- Segment 6: Jasper overview
- setup
- iReports
- calling JasperReports from a method

Note: This is offered online
Location:
Duration: 6 hours
Registration: Link


 ServoyWorld 2008 PRE Conf: Servoy 101
Date: Sep 2, 2008 00:00
Description:

This one day, introductory course will give you a general overview and a starting point to begin developing in Servoy. With instruction from an experienced Servoy database developer and hands-on student exercises, you'll gain practical knowledge and experience using Servoy that you can immediately apply to your own Servoy solutions. Servoy 101 is an intensive, value-packed day to learn all about Servoy basics - with special emphasis on Servoy methods and forms.

Who Should Attend
If you are new to Servoy; have started developing in Servoy on your own; or just need a jump start, Servoy 101 is for you. You'll get up-to-speed quickly; learn time saving tips; and discover valuable techniques from Servoy experts.


This class is to be held on TUESDAY, September 2, 2008 - the day BEFORE the conference starts.

This training costs $499, if you order before May 30 the price is $299. The price includes drinks, refreshments and lunch. Make sure to bring your laptop.
Note:
Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort
221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV United States
Duration: 1 day
Registration: Link


 ServoyWorld 2008 PRE Conf: Servoy 4.0 for the 3.x Developer
Date: Sep 2, 2008 00:00
Description:

Servoy 4.0 for the 3.x Developer

This one day course will give you a general overview of the latest version of Servoy, 4.X (by the conference -- whatever the latest version is!). If you are already familiar with Servoy version 3.X this class will get you up to speed on the latest 4.0 version and a brief overview of the Eclipse IDE. . You'll get up-to-speed quickly on 4.0 and learn time saving tips and discover valuable techniques from Servoy experts who already know 4.0 and its new power. This is an intensive, value-packed day to learn all about Servoy 4.X - with special emphasis on Servoy's latest features and power.

Who Should Attend
This class is NOT for new Servoy developers - you will be expected to already know the basics and beyond of methods and forms. You should know Servoy 3.X and have developed applications within that environment.


This class is to be held on TUESDAY, September 2, 2008 - the day BEFORE the conference starts.

This training costs $499, if you order before May 30 the price is $299. The price includes drinks, refreshments and lunch. Make sure to bring your laptop.
Note:
Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort
221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV United States
Duration: 1 day
Registration: Link


 ServoyWorld 2008 - September 2 - 5 - Las Vegas
Date: Sep 2, 2008 01:00
Description: ServoyWorld is Servoy's yearly international conference. It's THE most important event for software developers; ISV's; consultants; IT managers; and general management to learn more about Servoy and network with colleagues. Attending ServoyWorld is an experience you will long remember.

September 2nd will start with pre-conference sessions and trainings (details to be announced). The official program will start 7 PM with the Keynote presentation followed by two days full of Servoy related sessions.

ServoyWorld 2008 will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. All the details can be found at www.servoy.com/servoyworld. We have a full line-up of technical and business sessions covering all things Servoy.

The ServoyWorld 2008 "Conference Pass" Package includes:

- 1 Servoy Developer License (a $849 value!)
- A "Conference Access Pass" to all sessions
- Keynote session with CEO Jan Aleman
- Closing session with the Servoy Engineering Team and Staff
- Cocktail Reception
- Dinner and Outing on Wednesday night to the Las Vegas Strip
- Networking luncheon (Wed)
- Awards luncheon (Thurs)
- Breakfast and snacks each day
- Conference bag, binder, t-shirt and more

Cancellation policy for ServoyWorld: You can cancel your reservations for ServoyWorld up until 60 days prior to the event. Within 60 days of the conference, we have already started preparing and purchasing supplies in anticipation of you attending the conference, so a cancellation fee of $390 will apply. It may be better to send an alternate or see if you can resell your ticket to another person. Please let us know if you are sending another person, so we can update their nametag, etc. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Note: Location: Las Vegas, NV USA
Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort
221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV United States
Duration: 3 days
Registration: Link


Poker Tournament - ServoyWorld 2008 Join us for the "ServoyWorld Series of Poker"
Date: Sep 4, 2008 15:00
Description:
Do you wish you could play in the World Series of Poker at the Rio? Well, why not join us for an even BETTER party - the ServoyWorld Series of Poker! For a $50 entry fee you can pretend you are as good as "The Brat" Phil Hullmuth! Don't know how to play? Don't worry! We'll have a little class and warm up period. This is just for fun and while Poker takes a lifetime to master, its really easy to learn. Join in the fun on Thursday night. Limited seating. Everyone who makes the final table will win a prize. We might even have some "booby prizes" (for first one out, best imitation of WSOP players, and more...) Plus we'll even have our very own "SWSOP" be-jeweled braclet-like item for the grand prize winner.
(Please note that your fee is to cover the cost of the tournament, food, and 2 beverages. No cash prizes will be awarded, as we cannot run a gambling event outside a casino).
Note:
Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort
221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV United States
Duration: 3 - 4 hours
Registration: Link


 ServoyWorld 2008 POST Conf: Frameworking Servoy - how to code large solutions and keep your sanity
Date: Sep 5, 2008 00:00
Description:

Servoy is an amazing developer tool for rapidly solving complex individual coding challenges. Managing an entire solution in Servoy is another thing entirely. There are good approaches and not-so-good approaches. Knowing the correct techniques when creating large solutions will keep you from ending up with an unmanageable mess.

In this class, you will learn how to:

- organize large solutions behind the scenes
- code to avoid spaghetti code
- use modules to maximize reusability
- implement various top level screen designs
- achieve a consistent look and feel
- manage the user experience with state variables
- track how your solution is being used
- manage multiple solutions, multiple versions, and multiple developers
- put the SaaS into Servoy the easy way
- avoid common mistakes and hidden pitfalls

What you will get:

- demo files of various class topics
- $200 off Mosaic Frameworks!

A veteran of many Servoy projects large and small, David Workman of Data Mosaic brings a vast wealth of Servoy knowledge (learned mostly the hard way). If you are coding a large solution in Servoy, this class will save you countless days of frustration and hours of recoding by giving you the macro skills necessary to accomplish your task with a minimum of costly trial and error. For more information and to see examples of Data Mosaic's third party solutions for Servoy (including their Servoy Frameworks) please http://www.data-mosaic.com/DM/

Date and Time
This class is to be held on FRIDAY, September 5, 2008 - the day AFTER the conference ends.

This training costs $499, if you order before May 30 the price is $299. The price includes drinks, refreshments and lunch. Make sure to bring your laptop.

Note:
Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort
221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV United States
Duration: 1 day
Registration: Link


 ServoyWorld 2008 POST Conf: Eclipse for Servoy Developers
Date: Sep 5, 2008 00:00
Description:

This one day course will give you a general overview of Eclipse and a starting point to begin developing using the Eclipse IDE with Servoy. In this training we will discuss the differences in usage and best practices of using Eclipse in the most productive way.

With instruction from an experienced Servoy database developer and hands-on student exercises, you'll gain practical knowledge and experience using Servoy that you can immediately apply to your own Servoy solutions. Eclipse for Servoy Developers is an intensive, value-packed day to learn all about Servoy 4.0 as it relates to Eclipse - especially crafted with the Servoy Developer in mind.

Who Should Attend
If you are a Servoy Developer and want to learn more about Servoy 4.0 and the Eclipse environment, then this is the class for you. You will learn tips and tricks that help you jump start your skills with Servoy 4.0 as the Eclipse environment.


This class is to be held on FRIDAY, September 5, 2008 - the day AFTER the conference ends.

This training costs $499, if you order before May 30 the price is $299. The price includes drinks, refreshments and lunch. Make sure to bring your laptop.
Note:
Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort
221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV United States
Duration: 1 day
Registration: Link


 Servoy Essentials 4-Day Training
Date: Sep 16, 2008 09:00
Description: The Support Group is organizing the following training in:

Boston, Sept 16 - 19
San Francisco, Oct 14 - 17
New York, Nov 11 - 14
Los Angeles, Dec 2 - 5

Focus
This class will jump-start your Servoy development. The hardest part of any new technology is understanding how the technology "thinks." The training course teaches not just the core Servoy functions, but it also covers the architecture of the Servoy development and deployment environment. This comprehensive approach will allow students to develop highly attractive and functional systems. With instruction from an experienced database developer and lots of hands-on student exercises, you'll gain practical knowledge and experience with Servoy that you can put to use immediately.

Who should attend
If you are new to Servoy, or have started on your own using other training materials and now want to be fully immersed in it, our Servoy Essentials class will help you to fully understand and utilize Servoy's capabilities. You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of Servoy's features, functions, architecture and deployment methods, and you'll get up-to-speed quickly and learn time saving tips and techniques.

Pricing
Tuition for our 4-day Servoy Essentials class is $1,995.

Additional details
To register, or for more information, call The Support Group's training support desk toll-free at (866) 940-8400 x225.
Note:
Location: Multiple US Cities
Duration: 4-days
Registration: Link


  Virtual Users Group
Date: (your local time)
Description: Virtual Users Group (VUG) -- Join dozens of other Servoy developers (newbies as well as the "old pros") as they gather together "virtually".

This meeting is always one of the most popular on-line events we offer. This time, the VUG will be sponsored by The Support Group (http://www.servoysupportgroup.com) and hosted by Darren Clarke.

Sign up today and we'll send you an email to remind you to attend. For updates on the agenda and who will be offering their ideas, tips, tricks - please visit the Servoy Forum (user group section).

This event, as always, is FREE -- thanks to our generous sponsors. We hope you can join the "gang" and learn some great ideas that will save you lots of time.

NOTE: This webinar will NOT be recorded - so don't miss out - register today!
Note:
Location: Online (hosted in Thousand Oaks CA - USA)
Duration: 2.0 hours
Registration: Link


 SaaS University
Date: Oct 15, 2008 19:00
Description: Jan Aleman, Servoy CEO, will be a featured speaker at this conference on Software as a Service. He is speaking about Platform as a Service (PaaS) as well as one member of a panel discussion regarding SaaS, moderated by THINKstraty analyst Jeff Kaplan.


If you are an ISV (indepdenet software vendor) utilizing or considering SaaS, this conference focuses on marketing and strategic considerations regarding SaaS - such as licensing models, hosting issues and more.


Servoy has a special pricing coupon that can help you save $100 off the registration (even early bird registration). Please enter the code servoy100 when you register. Please click on the link below for all the details and to register.









Note: Please visit http://www.softletter.com/pages/marketing_and_selling_SaaS_seminar.shtml
Location: San Francisco, CA (Near SFO)
Duration: 2 days
Registration: Link


 SouthWest Fox Gold Sponsor
Date: Oct 16, 2008 09:00
Description: Servoy is a proud to be a Sponsor and Exhibitor at this annual conference for FoxPro users.

Developers who love FoxPro are finding that they love Servoy too. Microsoft has announced that they will no longer be reving this beloved 4GL and will stop support in 2015. Many FoxPro users are looking for a "next step" - and Servoy is a good alternative. We are proud to be exhibiting and supporting this conference.

For more information about SouthWest Fox, please visit them at http://www.swfox.net/


Note: Please visit http://www.swfox.net/
Location:
Duration: 4 days
Registration: Link


 Software Development Best Practices Conf
Date: Oct 27, 2008 19:00
Description: Servoy is a proud to be an exhibitor and to offer a technical session at this prestigious event in Boston, MA (USA) on October 27-30.

We will offer a technical session at this event. Please check back for more details in summer.
We usually get a limited number of tickets for the Expo (tradeshow) for free - please email cbenassi@servoy.com if you would like one.

Note: Please visit http://www.sdexpo.com/2008/sdbp/
Location:
, Boston, MA United States
Duration: 4 days
Registration: Link