Think Services' Dr. Dobb's Journal Launch Dobbs Code Talk, New Global Next-Generation Community SiteDr. Dobb's Journal - 'Best Print Magazine' for Software Development Community - continues to strengthens its product offeringsPRNewswire SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Think Services' Dr. Dobb's Journal today announced the launch of Dobbs Code Talk (http://www.dobbscodetalk.com/), a community, peer-based site, focused on software development coverage for developers, architects and managers. Dobbs Code Talk includes commentary via blogs and forums on the latest languages, tools, technologies and trends important to today's elite developers, written by the most insightful experts and visionaries in software development. Topics range from databases, programming languages, and security to artificial intelligence, concurrency, and Web development discussed by technology gurus, such as Walter Bright, Jack Woehr, Jocelyn Paine, James Reinders, Christopher Diggins, Mark Nelson, Barr Bauer and Jim McCarthy. In addition, users have the opportunity to share commentary and opinions by posting in forums, setting up comments, and creating personalized blogs. Member profiles can also be established and networking connections can be made with other Dobbs Code Talk participants. According to Dr. Dobb's Editorial Director Jonathan Erickson, "This site is a key component to the Dr. Dobb's portfolio, which includes Dr. Dobb's Journal and DDJ.com. Dobbs Code Talk provides readers the responsiveness, community and interaction that only the Web can provide. This new site recognizes that readers have different informational needs at different times, allowing us to better serve all readers all the time, with a multitude of innovative media outlets." Focused on innovation for its audience, Dr. Dobb's Journal is concurrently running a special game modding competition, Dr. Dobb's Challenge (http://www.dobbschallenge.com/), in association with Microsoft. Contestants download a specially created "Dr. Dobb's Challenge" game for either Windows or Windows Mobile, and modify it using a copy of Visual Studio 2008. Contestants win from a prize pool of $10,000. For Dobbs Code Talk sponsorship opportunities, please contact Vincent Peters (vpeters@think-services.com, 609.759.4735) About Dr. Dobb's (http://www.ddj.com/) Dr. Dobb's is recognized worldwide as the leading resource for the professional software development community. With an award-winning monthly publication (Dr. Dobb's Journal), worldwide technical events and conferences (Dr. Dobb's Events) and one of the web's most comprehensive sites (Dr. Dobb's Portal), Dr. Dobb's attracts the industry's most authoritative audience of professional developers, architects and managers and provides marketing partners highly actionable integrated marketing solutions to reach the software development buying team. About Think Services (http://www.think-services.com/) Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using innovative media, educational events, consulting, training and certification. Providing comprehensive opportunities for people to learn from, network with, and inspire each other, Think Services builds strong brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity with its products and services. The division's flagship products include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, Game Developer magazine, the International Customer Management Institute, HDI (formerly the Help Desk Institute), and Dr. Dobb's Journal. Think Services is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. Contact: Karen Tom Services Marketing Director 415.947.6192 ktom@think-services.com SOURCE: Think Services' Dr. Dobb's Journal CONTACT: Karen Tom, Services Marketing Director of Think Services' Dr. Web site: http://www.ddj.com/ |