Code Camp and Hackathon Presented By Presidio and Cisco
What is a Coding Camp?
Are you interested in learning how to code or gain a better understanding of REST APIs?
Do you want to learn about Cisco Spark and Tropo Cloud Services?
This event is focused on learning and building applications that use Cisco Spark and Tropo. In addition to hearing how these technologies are enabling businesses to quickly adapt to the future of cloud enabled collaboration, you will be able to participate in your choice of one or both event tracks.
Learning Track
- Learn about REST APIs and get an introduction to programming in the Coding 101 and 201 classes
- Learn about the Tropo and Spark Cloud APIs through two work shops
- Work through self paced hands-on labs to practice what you have learned
Hackathon Track
- Optionally attend the Coding 101 and 201 classes for a refresher as part of the Learning Track
- Learn about the Tropo and Spark APIs through two work shops
- Participate in a Hackathon where you will have the chance to compete for prizes by developing the next generation of collaboration enabled applications
Learn more here!
Schedule
Friday Events
8:00 AM - Registration / Check-in / Breakfast
9:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction
9:30 AM - Coding 101 - How to Call REST APIs from a REST Client
11:00 AM - Coding 201- Calling REST APIs from Python
12:00 PM - Lunch and Learn - Overview of Spark and Tropo Use Cases
12:30 PM - Spark API Training
1:30 PM - Tropo API Training
2:30 PM - Instructions for Coding Exercises and Hackathon
3:00 PM - Learning Track: Hands on with Spark & Tropo Workshop (coding exercises)
3:00 PM - Hackathon Track: Start
5:30 PM - Dinner
6:00 PM - Hackathon continues and facilities will be open till 11:00 PM
Saturday Events
8:00 AM - Breakfast
8:30 AM - Hackathon Continues...
12:00 PM - Lunch
2:30 PM - Project Presentation and demos
3:30 PM - Judges review and score projects
4:00 PM - Prizes awarded, closing statements
Frequently asked Questions:
Q: What time do I need to show up?Registration and Check-in opens at 8:00 AM on Friday April 15th and will be available till noon. If you are interested in attending one of the later sessions, please plan on showing up at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time of your desired the event. The coding classes and general overview events start in the morning while the hackathon starts after lunch.
Q: What if I don’t know how to code?
You don’t need to be a programmer to participate but basic coding experience is certainly a plus. However, feel free to join us for our Learning Track even if you are not wanting to participate in the Hackathon. The Learning Track will teach you the basics. Teams will also be looking for those who can design and pitch the ideas, but don’t conclude that these will be easy tasks in the team.
Q: What is a hackathon?
A hackathon (also known as a hack day, hackfest or codefest) is an event in which computer programmers and others involved in development and designer to collaborate intensively on software projects that are created over a short period of time.
Q: What do I need to bring?
Bring your Laptop, phone, power adapters/chargers, and a passion for learning, coding, and socializing.
Q: What food and beverages will be provided?
During the Hackathon, meals will be provided as indicated on the schedule. Additionally, Drinks and Snacks will be available in between. If you have special dietary needs, please note that on your registration. Outside food and drink is welcome, but please respect the cleanliness of the facilities and consider the others you are working with. Doing so will make sure that this event will be repeated in the future.
Q: Do I need to stay for the entire length of the event?
We realize that not everyone can attend the entire event, but attendees are strongly encouraged to plan to spend the time allotted in the agenda for the event track they wish to participate in.
Q: What does "Join Spark Room" do?
If you are new to Spark, submiting your email address, will send you an email invite to create a Spark account and then will automatically add you to the Presidio Coding Camp Spark Room. If you are an exisitng Spark user, you will get added to the room shortly after pressing the "Add Me to Spark" button.
Q: I can not attend, can I still join the event Spark Room?
Yes, and we encourage you to do so. Through the weeks leading up to the event, during the event, and after, information about Cisco Spark and Tropo will be shared. You will have the chance to ask questions and to interact with many in industry that are using Spark and Tropo in their business and development environments.
Q: What's the cost of attending?
Presidio Coding Camp is FREE of charge. You’ll need to cover all of your travel, and hotel expenses (if required). During the Hackathon, meals will be provided as indicated on the schedule.
Terms and Conditions
Location
Dates
to 16th April 2016 - 05:00 PM