The term implies easy, fast integration, frequently using open APIs (an interface implemented by a software program that enables it to interact with other software) and data sources to produce enriched results that were not necessarily the original reason for producing the raw source data.

 

The main characteristics of the mashup are combination, visualization, and aggregation. Mashup is important to make existing data more useful, moreover for personal and professional use.

 

In the past years, more and more Web applications have published APIs that enable software developers to easily integrate data and functions instead of building them by themselves. Mashups can be considered to

have an active role in the evolution of social software and Web 2.0. Mashups composition tools are usually simple enough to be used by end-users. They generally do not require programming skills, they rather support visual wiring of GUI widgets, services and components together. Therefore, these tools contribute to a new vision of the Web, where users are able to contribute.

 

The term mashup is also used to describe a remix of digital data.

 

Please download the registration form attached with this email or download at www.absolvo.org and send the completed form to mail@absolvo.org or gtanmoy4u@gamail.com. Please call Tanmoy Goswami for any assistance: 09706205156

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

 

- Participants should have basic programming skills in any language such as PHP, Phyton, Perl, C++,C ,etc.

- Python will be the base language for this workshop.

- There will be live projects at the workshop for the participants.

- Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops.

- WiFi Internet will be available at the venue. Personal browsing/email checking etc will be allowed during break only.

- The workshop will be of NON-STOP: participants are required to be present throughout the event.

- CERTIFICATE: All participants will be awarded with a certificate of participation.

- All participants will receive a T-shirt FREE.

- DVD's containing related software, Ubuntu operating software, etc. will be provided.

- Registration fee: Rs.200/- to be deposited in cash at the venue.

 

 

DATE / TIME:

 

February 18 & 19: 9am-5pm (Indian standard Time)

February 20: 9am-12 noon

 

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ABOUT THE EVENT:

 

Absolvo is an initiative of computer enthusiasts from the prestigious Assam engineering College (established in 1955) Guwahati, Assam. Please visit www.absolvo.org for more information about other workshops.

 

The event is being organsied coinciding the annual cultural event - Pyrokinesis (www.pyrokinesis.co.in).

 

 

PARTNERS:

 

Foundation for People Empowerment (www.fpe.net.in): Foundation for People Empowerment works towards development of the society through the use Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

 

Mahiti (www.mahiti.org): Mahiti is a 'Social Enterprise' based in the 'Garden City of India, Bangalore'. We empower clients to reduce the cost and complexity of Information Technology through the strategic use of Free/Open Source Software.

 

Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (www.amtron.in)

 

 

TRAINERS:

 

The workshop trainers are from Mahiti, Bangalore.

 

Online Speakers: Ryan Freckleton, from UCCS, Colorado Springs, USA.

 

 

LOGISTICS/ACCOMMODATION:

 

Accommodation for outstation students will be provided. Please email the organiser at mail@absolvo.org or gtanmoy4u@gamail.com or call: 09706205156 to book your accommodation.