[2015/04/24] MaGIC Academy: Understanding Mobile Development - Strategy and Development

Event Date
Fri Apr 24, 2015

Event Time
7:45 PM - 10:00 PM MYT

Event Venue
MaGIC Cyberjaya

Venue Address
Block 3730 Persiaran APEC, 63000 Cyberjaya, Malaysia


Event Details
In today’s mobile world, there should be no question as to whether a startup should have a Mobile App (i.e. its own proactive mobile presence). Moreover, the mobile landscape is becoming ever more complicated and exponentially more confusing. In this workshop, we'll cover all the core aspects of what it takes to develop a successful mobile application.

The options of Native App vs web app vs Hybrid app will be examined with relation to what makes the most sense for you and your startup. We’ll look at different strategies for building a mobile app, starting with the basics.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the ecosystem of mobile app industry
• Learn how to create successful design for your app
• Know the development workflow
• Understand the technology options you can choose to develop your app

Pre - Requisite & Planning

• No knowledge of web apps or programming language is necessary.

Useful References (and recommended readings)

• A 12-Step Guide to Building Your Very First Mobile App - Part 1
• A 12-Step Guide to Building Your Very First Mobile App - Part 2
• Android vs iOS
• Understanding your mobile application development options
• Microsoft Virtual Academy - Build A Cloud-Native App
• Microsoft Virtual Academy - Building Web Apps Jump Start
• Microsoft Virtual Academy - Building Blocks: IOS,Android, Windows

Agenda
6.30pm - Registration and dinner is served.
7.45pm - Talk starts
9.30pm - Q&A

About the Speaker
Kevin Bluer

Kevin is an entrepreneur and developer with a blend of technical, enterprise, and early-stage startup experience. He has worked for and operated businesses in both Europe and North America, and has extensive experience in both regions. Since his undergraduate degree in Applied Computer Science his career has spanned the industrial spectrum, working with companies such as Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, MTV Networks, Deloitte, and a number of startups. He also holds a masters degree in Technology Management from Columbia University in New York City.

Kevin currently runs Bluer Inc, a consultancy focused on mobile, web, and wearable development for clients that include The Economist Group, Horizon Media, General Assembly, Google, and a number of early stage ventures.

Organizer

Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre
http://www.mymagic.my/
Our mission is to catalyze the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Malaysia, bringing together the abundant resources from partners and communities alike, and to develop entrepreneurs of enduring, high growth startups that will make a positive impact at a regional or global scale.

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