Runtime Revolution and Hyperactive Software Announce Inaugural Online
Conference Line-up Free Sample Stack and Conference Outline Now Available
Edinburgh, Scotland, 29th April 2005
Runtime Revolution (www.runrev.com) and Hyperactive Software
(www.hyperactivesw.com) are pleased to announce the line-up for the first
free online Revolution Scripting Conference. Runtime Revolution is an award
winning multi-platform development tool designed to make software
development quick and simple. The conferences are open to all, even those
who have yet to purchase a licence. The first conference takes place on
30th April 2005.
The first conference covers stack structure and will be hosted by Kevin
Miller, CEO of Runtime Revolution with xtalk expert Jacqueline Landman Gay
of Hyperactive Software acting as the conference moderator. The conference
is ideal for new and experienced Revolution users. The conference will
provide an overview of Revolution including stack structure and will
explore the key aspects of the programming metaphor including:
– Objects
– Properties
– Script control
– Messages, including how they are initiated and the message path
– Stacks and substacks
– Demonstrations of how to use cards, groups and scripts
The conference is designed for users of all abilities and will feature a
moderated session which is designed to guide learners through the key
learning objectives. This will be followed by an open session which will
allow users to freely discuss any aspect of the conference.
A free stack which accompanies the first conference is now available for
download from the conference website. The stack is easy to use and contains
materials which guide the learner through the key objectives including
background information and demonstrations. The stack is provided in source
code form which makes it easy for learners to see just how easy it is to
create software using Revolution.
Full details of this conference and the other fifteen in the series can be
found at:
http://support.runrev.com/scriptingconferences/
Participants are advised to download the latest version of Runtime
Revolution from http://www.runrev.com
About Jacqueline Landman Gay
Jacqueline Landman Gay is president of HyperActive Software
(http://www.hyperactivesw.com), and has been providing custom programming
solutions for clients world-wide since 1987. She is a recognised expert in
Revolution and other xtalk programming languages and her work has been
published in several disk/book bundles. She also has extensive experience
in online conferences having moderated the the scripting conferences on AOL
for many years.
About Runtime Revolution
Founded in 1997, Runtime Revolution focuses on bringing user-centric
software development to all major platforms: Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and
Unix. Products include Revolution Dreamcard, Studio and Enterprise, and Ten
Thumbs Typing Tutor. The company is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. For more
information on Runtime Revolution, please visit the company on the web at
http://www.runrev.com/.
