Speakers
Description
Join us for an insightful journey into the evolution of Anthias, the world's most popular open-source digital signage solution, formerly known as Screenly OSE. This talk will delve into the rich history of Anthias, tracing its roots from a Raspberry Pi-specific application to a versatile, cross-platform solution that now includes x86 architecture powered by Django.
We'll explore the challenges and triumphs experienced along the way, including the initial motivations for creating Anthias, the pivotal moments that shaped its development, and the community contributions that have driven its success. Special focus will be given to the transformative shift towards making Anthias compatible with x86 systems, leveraging the power and flexibility of Django to expand its capabilities.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into:
- The historical context and development milestones of Anthias.
- The technical and architectural changes involved in adding support for x86.
- Building and managing an open source community.
- How Django was utilized to enhance the scalability and flexibility of the platform.
- How Django makes it easier for developers to do more with less code.
- Best practices for developing and deploying cross-platform digital signage solutions.
Whether you're a developer, a digital signage enthusiast, or simply curious about the open source journey of Anthias, this talk promises to deliver a compelling narrative filled with practical lessons and forward-thinking strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the leaders of the most widely adopted open source digital signage project and discover how you can contribute to its ongoing evolution.
Session author's bio
Nico Miguelino is an open source developer at Screenly that works full time in making Anthias a quality and user-friendly open-source digital signage solution.
Salman Faris is a seasoned tech enthusiast with a knack for hardware product development and prototyping. He's an active participant in Maker communities worldwide and has showcased his expertise as a speaker at prestigious events like the Fab23 Conference in Bhutan and MakerFaire Shenzhen 2023. With a passion for emerging technologies, Salman has trained over 300 individuals in tinyML at the UAE AI Innovation Workshop. Currently, Salman lends his skills to Screenly, where he excels in Customer Success and Edge App development, bringing innovation and expertise to the forefront of digital signage solutions.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/salmanfarisvp/
| Social Media | https://www.facebook.com/Screenly , https://twitter.com/ScreenlyApp , https://www.instagram.com/screenlyapp, http://linkedin.com/company/screenly-inc |
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| Level of Difficulty | Beginner |