(SF) How and Why One Company Built a Documentation App, with Ember.JS

PRESENTATION:
Why did Synopsys decide to use Ember.js, a JavaScript framework, to build a unique app for presenting documentation? The engineers and docs team collectively have extensive hands-on experience with DITA, static site generators and other tools, but chose to build a custom application for this project.

Attend this talk to find out:

• How Synopsys identified this architecture as the best one for the project.
• How the app was built and how it functions
• How technical writers create and maintain the documentation (Hint: It involves DITA)

Guests will be required to register with Synopsys -- This means providing your name and place of employment for the name badge you'll receive when you arrive. We'll be able to register one or two last-minute attendees at the door, however when you RSVP, please go to the Google form and provide your info:

https://forms.gle/vNBKVhaTLzL7szKc7

OUR SPEAKERS:
Kenneth Sellers, Director of Software Engineering for Synopsys SIG
Kaz Ali-Dauda, Senior Software Engineer for Synopsys SIG
Paul Wallace, Business Apps Developer for Synopsys SIG

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Networking: 6:00-6:55 PM
Announcements: 6:55 PM
Presentation: 7:05-8:05 PM
Discussion and Networking: 8:05-8:30 PM

FOOD & DRINK: Synopsys is generously providing dinner and beverages.

VENUE DETAILS: Everything you need to know about 185 Berry Street, also known as China Basin Landing.
• Building Access - From the main entrance on Berry Street, proceed through the first building, across the central courtyard, and enter lobby 3 of the wharfside building. Take the elevator to the sixth floor. Turn right, and proceed to Suite 6500, the first office on your right.
• Arrive early — both buildings will be locked after 7 p.m., and we can't guarantee that anyone will be around to let you in.
• Public Transit - Both the T and N Muni lines stop near the building, at the corner of Fourth and King. Caltrain is at the same intersection.
• Bike Parking. Bike racks are available on the ballpark side of China Basin Landing. There is a Bay Wheels docking station in front of the building on Berry Street.
• Car Parking. Parking in this neighborhood is expensive and hard to find. Expect to pay at least $20 for two hours. The garage at China Basin Landing costs $15 per hour.

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