NoSQL NoCoast

[Gregg Lind]

I'm thinking about organizing an meetup / unconference around NoSQL
(here: Not Only Sql), in late February / March. I'm curious as to
whether others would be interested, in how to publicize it in
different programming communities.

1. Would people be interested?
2. What should the topics be?
3. What should the vibe be? Corporate big conference? Unconference?
4. Name: NoSQL North, or NoSQL NoCoast?

Cheers!

Gregg

[Dan Callahan]

On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 12:18, Gregg Lind <gregg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1.  Would people be interested?

Yes. Very much so.

> 2.  What should the topics be?

The NoSQL "movement" is still rather new; I imagine much of your
target audience will be familiar with the bigger names, but actual
experience might be a bit thin. "I've read the blogs, help me explore
the next step."

> 3.  What should the vibe be?  Corporate big conference?  Unconference?

I'd save the corporate vibe until conventional firms start to become
aware of NoSQL and willing to investigate it. Until then, I imagine
the shops that are open to NoSQL would be more comfortable in an
unconference setting.

> 4.  Name:  NoSQL North, or NoSQL NoCoast?

NoSQL North rolls of my tongue a bit more easily and doesn't sound
like a parallel to "No X, No Y" sayings.

-Dan

[John Shimek]

On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Gregg Lind <gregg...@gmail.com> wrote:

I'm thinking about organizing an meetup / unconference around NoSQL
(here:  Not Only Sql), in late February / March.  I'm curious as to
whether others would be interested, in how to publicize it in
different programming communities.

1.  Would people be interested?

Definitely interested. I want to try it out more, just need the time and right project.

2.  What should the topics be?

Overview of different types and where to start. Benefits *and* drawbacks

[Gregg Lind]

> > 3.  What should the vibe be?  Corporate big conference?  Unconference?
>
> I'd save the corporate vibe until conventional firms start to become
> aware of NoSQL and willing to investigate it. Until then, I imagine
> the shops that are open to NoSQL would be more comfortable in an
> unconference setting.
>
> > 4.  Name:  NoSQL North, or NoSQL NoCoast?
>
> NoSQL North rolls of my tongue a bit more easily and doesn't sound
> like a parallel to "No X, No Y" sayings.
>
> -Dan

I like that parallel :) I also think NoSQL North is a bit
presumptuous :) But it does have better flow. I'm open to location
ideas.