(Makati, Philippines) Our friends at the Philippine BlackBerry Developer Group (PinoyBBDev) informed us that registration for the “PinoyBBDev Hackathon 2012” is now open. Continue reading for the official details provided.
This August, the Philippine BlackBerry Developer Group (PinoyBBDev) brings to you the “PinoyBBDev Hackathon 2012”, a two-day (35 hours straight) coding session that will turn application ideas into reality.
The goal is to create awareness that there are different technologies that you can use in creating applications for BlackBerry. It also showcases Filipino talents not just in Asia but around the world. Furthermore, it also aims to increase Filipino Made Applications uploaded in the BlackBerry AppWorld.
This Hackathon will be focusing on other technologies supported by the BlackBerry PlayBook and BlackBerry 10, the upcoming operating system for the new generation of BlackBerry devices. These are the following:
- Adobe AIR using ActionScript, Flash or Flex
- Android – repackage your Android apps for BlackBerry PlayBook and BlackBerry 10 using Java Android Runtime
- Native with options to use Native SDK using C/C++/OpenGL, or Cascades (C++/Qt)
- WebWorks using HTML5, CSS & Javascript
The said Hackathon will be open to not just BlackBerry developers but also to Android, Flex, C++, QT and Web developers. well. This only shows that these developers don’t need to learn new technology to create apps for BlackBerry.
A Blackberry Development Consultant from RIM and some Technology experts with both expertise in the supported technology and BlackBerry will be at the event. They will be available for mentorship and consultation to all developers who need help. They will also be giving talks on topics ranging from building and testing apps on BlackBerry Platform up to monetizing their apps. Lastly, they will act as judges on the last day of the event and will be responsible for choosing the winners.
Exciting prizes await everyone! The event is free and will be held at Alphaland Southgate Mall (6F, Boracay and Balesin Function Rooms), Pasong Tamo Extension corner EDSA, Makati City from August 4 (Sat) 8AM to August 5 (Sun) 7PM. This is made possible by the following sponsors: BlackBerry, Alphaland Inc, Novare Technologies, Globe Telecom and Mae San Bakeshop.
Interested developers can register by clicking here.
To find out more about the Philippine BlackBerry Developer Group and their activities, head on to:
- PinoyBBDev’s official website
- PinoyBBDev’s Facebook page
- PinoyBBDev’s Twitter profile