Mathias Klous Kris Plunkett Nathan Bergen CalendarBuddy Managing Family Schedules Mathias Klous Kris Plunkett Nathan Bergen
Operational Concepts Scope/Concept Target Audience A new-age calendar web 2.0 application targeted towards the chaotic lifestyles of the typical soccer mom. Target Audience Homes & Large Families Why is it interesting? Busy, chaotic schedules are simplified Allows multiple users to share schedules / calendars.
Operational Concepts (cont’d) Objectives Easy to use, intuitive interface Easily accessible from anywhere, any time Provide a means of coordination amongst families and friends Differentiators Mobile client interface Accessibility is key Family-friendly
Software Architecture Web 2.0 Application Would benefit from AJAX- style web programming Ruby on Rails provides libraries and scaffolds for a quick jump-start
Challenges and Risks Challenges Risks Maintaining accessibility Time! Learning the IDE / Technology Risks Feature creep Privacy / Security