Hacks/Hackers New York

Tech Talk: Designing, Building and Maintaining APIs

May 21, 2012 · 6:30 PM
The Hatchery

You've heard the term "API," an application programming interface that lets software talk to other software. With an API, people can create programs, tools, applications and graphics powered by your data.

Creating an useful API involves planning, architecture and good communication in-house and with the end users. So just how do you do all that?

On May 21, API developers, engineers and evangelists from Bitly, Pivotal Labs, Sunlight Labs and Tumblr will join Hacks/Hackers NYC at The Hatchery to share what they know about creating, designing, documenting and maintaining APIs.

Speakers include:

• Matt Lemay (@mattlemay), platform manager, Bitly

• Robbie Clutton (@robb1e), software engineer, Pivotal Labs

• Eric Mill (@konklone), developer, Sunlight Labs

• Derek Gottfrid (@derekg), CTO, and John Bunting (@codingjester), engineer and API Lead, Tumblr

To attend this informative session on APIs, RSVP today ($10, payable in advance) to Hacks/Hackers NYC — this will help cover food and drinks. If the $10 fee is beyond your budget, please email nyc[at]hackshackers[dot]com and we'll work things out with you.

Schedule:

6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Doors and dinner

7:00 p.m.: Presentations and Q&A

~8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Networking and socializing

We need your help!

Volunteer to help check people in (it's a great way to meet everyone), photograph or blog the event by emailing us at nyc[at]hackshackers[dot]com. (If you want to blog, this is a fairly technical presentation, so you must know the terminology and general concepts.)

Have an idea for future Hacks/Hackers topics, speakers and events that meet the at the intersection journalism, technology and innovation? Let us know at j.mp/hhnycInput.

We hope to see you May 21!

—Chrys, Al and Jacqui

Co-organizers, Hacks/Hackers NYC

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Anthony Cuellar

Really great presentations. Loved Matt's memes, Robbie's insight into The Guardian's API battle, Eric's look at government data, and Derek's slide transitions!

0 · May 22, 2012
Nathan Hamblen

Interesting talks, and very well organized.

0 · May 22, 2012
Jeff Ferzoco

Great range of in formation, from beginner to novice to expert. I got lost once or twice, but it wasn't much of an issue. And the case studies really helped me understand the landscape.

0 · May 22, 2012
Joseph Kokenge

Something came up for me at the last minute and I can't go. I'm paid up. So, someone should take my spot and eat. Joseph Kokenge, ProPublica.

0 · May 21, 2012
L. Eliza

I work nearby so if a spot opens up, let me know ASAP

0 · May 21, 2012
J. Nardini

I just gave up my spot 15 minutes ago...

0 · May 21, 2012
Nayan Jain

There is no space left. Is there a live stream available to watch it online ?

0 · May 21, 2012
Vladimir Pyagay

Paying online with Paypal just doesn't work for me. I tried to purchase the ticket with a credit card but it didn't work for some reason. Is there any other way to buy the ticket?

0 · May 17, 2012
Emily Berry

Just yesterday I heard a great talk about NPR's API at CONFAB 2012 (http://confab2012.com/). So sorry to be missing Monday's talk, I'm looking forward to learning more about APIs at some point.

0 · May 17, 2012
Albert Daci

Hi I would like to attend but hate paying for tickets online. Is there some sort of method where I can RSVP but pay at the door upon my arrival at the event?

-Albert

0 · May 15, 2012