Submission + - The Math of Graphics
dalektcalum writes: Understanding the mathematical foundation of graphics can help anyone be a better graphics programmer. In a recent talk given by Christopher Evensen
he covers the important fundamentals that everyone should know. The math is also
accompanied by a real world programming example. This talk is an excellent place to get started, or quick review for those already working in the field.
Submission + - Creating Killer Applications
dalektcalum writes: Dr. Larry Smith, economics professor, talks about starting software driven businesses. This isn't your standard "Web 2.0" or "next generation computing talk", he gets down how to make a product that business will actually want and pay for. A large portion of software is created by programmers for other technical people, but much of this software has to compete with better open source alternatives. Larry Smith looks at creating domain specific applications, and acquiring the knowledge necessary to chose and solve the correct problems. A video of his talk entitled Creating Killer Applications, is now online.
Submission + - Economist Talks on Details of Software Startups
dalektcalum writes: Larry Smith, a world class economist from the
University of Waterloo has dedicated his career to studying software
enterprises. Recently, he gave a talk on the mechanics of starting a
successful software company. Through his extensive knowledge of the
industry, Smith provides a detailed analysis of what worked and what
didn't in software startups. A video of the talk is available online.
