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Flex, Silverlight, Javascript??? Picking your RIA Technology

Event Interactive 2010
Format Solo
Organizer Julie Stanford Sliced Bread Design
Description Dazed and confused in a sea of technology and marketing fluff? This talk will help you pick the right technology for your Rich Internet Application based on the user experience implications. See specific examples of the trade-offs with each so that you can finally make an informed decision.
Questions
Answered
  1. What is a Rich Internet Application (RIA)?
  2. What features should you expect a RIA technology platform to offer from a user experience perspective?
  3. What is Microsoft Silverlight?
  4. What is Adobe Flex/Air?
  5. Can you create a RIA using HTML/CSS/Javascript?
  6. Are there any other technology platforms to consider?
  7. What are the pros and cons of each platform from a user experience and creativity perspective?
  8. What are specific examples of applications using each technology effectively AND ineffectively?
  9. What tools are available to design for each platform?
  10. What are the ten key points to consider when deciding which technology to use?
Level Intermediate
Category Case Study, Front-End Programming, Interface Design, User Experience, Web Apps / Widgets