Formulize your Application: Rapid Web Application Development With a Mouse Instead of Code

Form-based web applications, such as CRM systems, registration forms, activity logs, etc., are a fundamental part of the internet. In this workshop, each participant will build a form-based web application in under two hours. Participants will use an open source, rapid application development toolkit called Formulize, developed by Freeform Solutions, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping other not-for-profits effectively use technology. Formulize uses CMS-like configuration options for the application's business logic, so minimal or no programming is required. Both technical and non-technical staff can quickly deploy applications using a standardized architecture, which simplifies maintenance.

	Julian Egelstaff, Sr. Dir., Consulting Services, Freeform Solutions Julian Egelstaff is the Senior Director of Consulting Services at Freeform Solutions, a not-for-profit organization that helps other not-for-profits use technology to meet their mission goals. Prior to co-founding Freeform Solutions, Julian held a variety of positions in project management, documentation, and internal tool development at Corel and later Cognos. Today, Julian oversees all consulting projects, manages client relationships and coordinates Freeform's open source development efforts. Julian has 7 years experience in PHP development, recently becoming a ZCE. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Philosophy, and has completed some graduate studies in Cognitive Science.
	Lindsay Marrin, Systems Analyst, Freeform Solutions Lindsay Marrin is a Systems Analyst at Freeform Solutions, a not-for-profit organization that helps other not-for-profits use technology to meet their mission goals. Prior to joining Freeform Solutions, Lindsay held a variety of project management and technical positions at IBM and Telus, including managing Y2K readiness and rolling out new accounting and billing systems. She also had a previous career as a stand-up comic. Today, Lindsay puts both sets of skills to good use handling the front-line communications with clients, the analysis of non-technical processes underlying the technical requirements, and the design and implementation of systems. Lindsay holds an MBA.