Droidcon Boston '19: Community-driven, Community-built: The Droidcon Boston App Story
Volunteer at Droidcon Boston 2019! Hear from first-time volunteers who built the conference app with just a few hours a week. Learn about the rewarding experience of tech event volunteering.
Course Content
Droidcon Boston '19: Community-driven, Community-built: The Droidcon Boston App Story is an intermediate-level Pluralsight course taught by Droidcon Boston. It runs 23m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. It is a paid course, first published April 2021.
Discover how to contribute to the Android development community! This article offers a behind-the-scenes look at the successful crowd-sourcing of a team for Droidcon Boston 2019.
Read a first-hand account from two volunteers with no prior experience, who demonstrated that dedicating just a few hours each week can significantly impact a major conference project – specifically, bringing the Droidcon Boston 2019 app to life.
Inside, you'll learn:
- Android Development Patterns: Explore the specific Android patterns utilized in building the conference app.
- Global Collaboration: Understand how to effectively manage global weekly meetings and maintain consistent communication through Slack channels.
- Community Involvement: Get inspired to get involved in the Android development community – it's easier than you think!
This case study highlights the power of crowd sourcing and provides practical insights for anyone looking to contribute to open-source projects or Android app development. Learn how to overcome the perceived barriers to entry and become an active member of the thriving Android developer ecosystem.
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