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geocoder.us sample query

I've written about geocoding using the Yahoo, Google, MapQuest, and Microsoft APIs but haven't mentioned geocoder.us yet. Here's a sample query: http://geocoder.us/demo.cgi?address=2430+Bancroft+Way%2C+94704

2007 01 15 geocoding Comments (0)

some academic research on mashups

M. Cameron Jones and Michael Twidale of UIUC have been active in the teaching and research sides of mashups: Summary of Topic: Programming Web Mashups: This course provides an introduction to web programming and web application development. In addition to developing their own web applications, students will integrate existing web applications into their own through […]

2007 01 15 research
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Flickr downloaders

I'm so used to using Flickr to host my pictures that I need to remind myself that the primary audience for my Flickr photos — namely, my own family and close friends — don't know about or care for Flickr the way I do. My sister, for instance, doesn't want to spend her time looking […]

2007 01 10 Flickr Comments (1)

Let's see whether I get heard on the Yahoo DN suggestion board

Yahoo! Developer Network Suggestion Board is taking suggestions from the community. Let's see whether mine get heard: Fix error in the getCollection documentation bring out an API for the Yahoo calendar, which was announced almost a year ago. I use the getCollection method in an example on how to create maps out of collections of […]

2007 01 10 Yahoo Comments (0)

Wanted: a technical reviewer for the book

One of the distinctive elements that Apress brings to the publication process is its use of technical reviewers that are clearly identified and listed in their books as major contributors. We are looking for a reviewer to work on my book. The main job of the reviewer is to review the text for technical accuracy, […]

2007 01 10 Apress
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What you will find on mashupguide.net

On this weblog, I will be writing about all aspects related to the writing of the mashup book, including many materials that won't ultimately get into the book itself. What's on my list of things to write about? things I learn about mashups, including questions I have the process of writing this book mushy, early […]

2007 01 10 Meta Comments (0)

Hello world!

On this new weblog, I will write about my book in progress, currently entitled, Pro (Web 2.0) Mashup Development: Remixing data and services to make the web your own. My publisher, which has been wonderful to work with, is Apress. Although I'm busily and intensely writing my first chapters to make my deadlines, I have […]

2007 01 03 Meta Comments (0)