Echelon 2011 will have a third track of workshops running alongside the two main tracks that aims to provide a a deeper dive to some topics. These workshops will be conducted by experts on the topic.
Microsoft will be running a session touching on HTML5 with the help of Mingfei, their Developer Evangelist, and a freelance developer, Shi Chuan. The Day 1 noon session will touch on the opportunities that startups and developers can expect from the rise of this open technology. Check out what they have to say about the workshop.
Seats are extremely limited, so book one right now. (You’ll need an Echelon 2011 conference pass to attend, naturally)
Who should attend HTML5 Hotness? What can a startup’s CTO learn from this session? What about a developer?
This session is for anyone who is serious about the present and future of technologies, who looks for high productivity and efficiency. A startup who will make the front-edge product, may want to stay relevant to the newest web standard, which will be supported by most of devices and browsers in the near future. For developers, you may want to get ready for the hottest technological revolution and stay competent in your field.
Weigh in on the Flash vs HTML5 debate.
HTML5 is not made to replace Flash, but any technology that slows down openness and innovation will be replaced (indirectly) by HTML5.
HTML5 will blur the line between web and desktop applications. Google’s Chromebook and Microsoft Windows 8 will fundamentally change the way technology, innovation and creativity work. So Flash is just one of the dozens of technologies HTML5 will replace (indirectly).
HTML5 does not discriminate Flash, HTML5 learned a lot from Flash.
HTML5 was made to promote an open environment where people share their source code, people can copy and learn from each other and benefit the society. Knowledge is not made but discovered, so no one has the privilege to talk about ‘intellectual rights’.
The replacement will be a gradual process because of browser inconsistencies. Certain HTML5 features will still have Flash fall-backs.
Gradually, Flash will lose its market share because more and more people will start to adopt open technologies. But as a HTML5 developer, I still respect the early works done in Flash, but the world has to change, so we have to use better and faster technologies that’s fair to everyone.
What are the opportunities out there for companies and developers working with HTML5? Any interesting case studies to share with us?
There are some interesting cases studies:
- Newly released Disney Tron Comic Book, using HTML5 2D transformation and Canvas.
- SVG Girl Japanese animation with canvas.
- Foursquare Playground with HTML5 Canvas.
- The world biggest Pac-man game built in HTML5.
There are tons of opportunities in every aspect of the web and desktop:
- Game development (canvas, webGL): Pirates Love Daisies and Angry Birds
- multimedia video & audio streaming (audio/video API): Vimeo and YouTube
- 3D animation & graphic effects (webGL, canvas, SVG).
- Instant chat (web sockets).
- Faster web less graphics (semantics, CSS3).
- Mobile, location based services, offline reading (offline storage, geolocation API).
- Better performance integration.
Book a slot at the workshop with Mingfei and Shi Chuan now.
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