Space is limited for the DevNet Women in Tech Workshop – Intro to Spark sessions, so register early! If you’re interested in chat bots, but aren’t sure how to start learning (and may be a little intimidated by the word “code”), then this introductory workshop is for you! Chat bots are the big buzzword of the year, and we want to show you how you can build your own in Spark. Yes, there might be a small amount of code to learn, but in this collaborative workshop DevNet experts are here for you. We will hold your hand, I was thinking figuratively so you can type, but if you need a real hand to hold we can do that too! In this workshop you will learn how to make Spark API requests and create a Spark chat bot. The purpose of creating a bot is to automate a frequent response. For example, you could ask the bot in a Spark room a question and the bot will provide an answer. It looks like magic when the bot responds, but we’ll go behind the curtains to see how the bot is created and how you can create your own. Here’s how to get started: Register for the Monday or Friday workshop (both have the same content) Bring your laptop, power cord and your “I can do it!” attitude to the workshop DevNet Developer Evangelist, Tessa Mero will teach you how to make Spark API requests, and I will show you how to create a Spark chat bot. I hope you'll join me for this fun and productive workshop. You'll be amazed at what you can do. See you in Berlin! Adrienne Moherek @amoherek P.S. If you want to get a sneak peek at the content in the workshop, you can check out the Spark sections within the Cloud Collaboration Learning Track. ... View more

Say “hello” to my little friend... Since bots have been the popular buzzword this year, we want to make sure you’re not missing out on all the action. Collaboration tools are evolving and integrating fast. Whether you’re interested in building your own bot or integrating Spark with another app, here at Cisco we’ve got you covered. I’m happy to announce the Cisco Spark Apps Community of Interest.  This is where you can start your journey as a “DevNet Sparker”.  You can explore integrations in DevNet Creations, learn how to build an app in the Learning Labs, connect with peers in #spark4dev room, and promote your own app in the Spark Depot. From the Spark Depot, your Spark app will get global visibility and hopefully the success it deserves. Ready to get started? We have a ton of resources to help you build your first bot or integration. Check out the Spark Depot to start integrating Spark with popular tools like Box, GitHub, Salesforce and more. Learn how to use the Spark APIs to create your own bot and/or integration in the Cloud Collaboration Learning Track Jump straight into the code with SDKs and sample code in Awesome Cisco Spark We hope you have fun creating some awesome apps. If you’re an engineer or developer wishing you could do something a little more creative, now is your time. Turn off a lightbulb from a Spark room, get notifications from a Jira update, find an available meeting room in your building. The sky’s the limit! I f you already have a bot that can be inspiring for others, go to DevNet Creations to share the code with the community. So glad to have you in the community Thanks, Adrienne Moherek @amoherek P.S. Don’t forget to check out the Spark Apps Community ... View more

I had the pleasure of supporting and attending the PNWPHP Conference in Seattle. I think the most asked question is what is Cisco doing at a developer conference? Surprise! We have APIs! The developers were super receptive to our Spark and Tropo collaboration APIs and eager to learn more, and even more excited to learn how easy it was to get started. What I enjoyed most about the conference was the close-knit feel. We all ate together and drank together. In addition to the technical talks, there were talks about mental health and wellness, developer evangelism and developer communities. I learned about OSMI, a non-profit organization bringing mental health awareness to the developer community. The founder Ed Finkler gave a wonderful emotional talk on Friday night that ended with a standing ovation. I encourage you to check out their website. They have great resources for employees and employers. Here’s my top 5 list: PHP elephants - Everyone was trading and collecting all different colors Diverse talks – Technical and non-technical talks. Check out OSMI Food and drinks - Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free food options Great location – Walking distance to hotels, restaurants, and Space Needle Tessa – Great job coordinating the entire conference! The kudos just keep on flowing: ... View more

We are excited to announce a winner for Meraki gear on Wednesday July 13 during Susie Wee's Keynote in the DevNet Theater at 12. One winner will receive an MR32 (a badass indoor access point) and MX65 (cloud managed networking and security appliance) And MS220-8P (cloud managed 8 port PoE switch)! Details: Enter a question in the Meraki community; it's that easy. A judge will pick the best question, and announce the winner on stage at Susie Wee's Keynote: Unleash Your Geek with DevNet – Everyone is a Developer in Today’s Innovation-Driven Economy Important: Winner must be present to win We have Meraki experts standing by to answer any and every question. We are looking for insightful questions. Let's put the industry experts to the test! Asking a question in the Meraki community is easy: 1. Register for Cisco DevNet 2. Go to the Meraki Community and login with your Cisco Id 3. Click on "Start a Discussion" link in the blue box 4. Provide a title and description of your question Happy posting! - Adrienne Moherek ... View more

Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Design Guidehttp://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/data-center-virtualization/application-centric-infrastructure/white-paper-c11-731960.html http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/data-center-virtualization/application-centric-infrastructure/white-paper-c11-731960.html Complete list of resources ... View more

Valuable video resources that cover technical information about ACI: TechWiseTV: Fundamentals of ACI TechWiseTV: Inside the Application Centric Infrastructurehttp://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/events-webinars/webinars/techwise-tv/inside-aci.html TechWiseTV: Inside Cisco’s ACI Controller: The APIC Containers Are Hot, but How Do They Network? Moderated by Eric Hanselman, 451 Research ... View more