Pic and Mix Mashup Training Introduction

Pic and Mix

Pilot project introduction and tutorials

IntroductionPresenter:Scott Gavin,Applied Trends

[email protected] 598633

02.06.09AppliedTrends

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IntroductionMashups 101Available DataIBM Mashup CenterDemonstrations

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Agenda

Pic and Mix Intro and Background

Section 1.0

Why is KCC doing this and what’s in it for my business?

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Introduction

What is Pic and Mix?AppliedTrends

KCC are releasing data sets in a standard format via the internet for businesses to use to create new information sources and services

What sort of data?AppliedTrends

A combination of statistics, FOI act data, interesting figures......plus on demand data

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The Bigger Picture

★ Starting a move to a self service model★ Greater transparency★ Empowering businesses and individuals

with information★ The start of a new era

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Supporting the vision of Gov 2.0

“Over the past fifteen years, the rise of the World Wide Web has resulted in remarkable new possibilities and business models reshaping our culture and our economy. Now the time has come to reshape government.”

http://gov2summit.com

http://chicago.everyblock.com


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Aligning with other Countries

The purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Although the initial launch of Data.gov provides a limited portion of the rich variety of Federal datasets presently available, we invite you to actively participate in shaping the future of Data.gov by suggesting additional datasets and site enhancements to provide seamless access and use of your Federal data.

http://data.gov



The Pic and Mix PilotAppliedTrends

★ Real innovation being followed by other councils

★ An opportunity to shape national efforts★ An opportunity to strengthen ties

between businesses, individuals and public sector

Notes about this session and the pilot

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★ An introduction to the system, a first step★ We’re relying on feedback and

partnership★ We need to think openly about the

concept and not focus on the content or technology

Pic and Mix Community Site

Introduction to Mashups

Section 2.0A quick look at what mashups are and how they are built. More later.

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Mashupshttp://chicago.everyblock.com



Mashups

A “mashup” is a lightweight web application created by combining information or capabilities from more than one existing source to deliver new functions & insights.

Mix Data★ create new data or services

★ new insights

★ use APIs or public data

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Characteristics

Creation★ Rapid creation

(days not months)

★ Reuses existing capabilities, but delivers new functions + insights

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Skills & Data★ Requires less technical skills

★ Often mixes internal and external sources

Sharing★ Often web based

★ Usually shared via the browser with other users

MashupsData Source: A(feed)

Data Source: B(feed)

mash/combine Results

Wow

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(+ use widgets)

Mashups

filter/arrange Presentation

Nice

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Data Source: A(feed)

(+ use widgets)

Web feeds, RSS, Atom etc...

Section 2.2Discover the building blocks of Mashups and where to find them

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Feeds

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★ A web feed is a data format used for providing users with frequently updated content

★ Users can subscribe to RSS or ATOM via the feed reader in browsers

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★ Feeds emerging as a common way for organizations to expose existing enterprise data to be consumable

★ Feeds can be created from enterprise, departmental and personal sources like Excel, databases or web sources

Feeds

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Feeds are the building blocks of mashups

Feeds, Feeds and more Feeds

No feeds = no data = no mashing

Finding Feeds on the Web and In-House

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Websites like Programmableweb

http://www.programmableweb.com

RSS Feeds (i.e. BBC News)

Your own Excel or database data



Wigdets in relation to Mashups

Section 2.1

How widgets can be used with and for mashups

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Widgets

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A widget is a small application or piece of dynamic content that can be easily placed into a web page

a.k.a Gadgets

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Widgets can be used in Mashup platforms to pass and transform data data

Widgets (Pic and Mix)

These “Mashable” widgets pass events, so that they can be wired together to create something new

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FEEDS GO INTO MASHUPS

WIDGETS CAN BE USED IN MASHUPS

Example mashups, inspiration and explanation

Section 2.3So what are mashups and can I see some examples on the web?

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Mashup Discussion

Types of MashupAppliedTrends

Consumer Mashup and Data Mashup

Mashup Examples

Mashing: WikiPedia, Flickr, Google Maps, Crime Data, Events, Gov Data...

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http://www.programmableweb.comhttp://www.stupeflix.com/wikivideos/stupeflix/







HealthMap

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19 feeds overlaid on Google Maps

Official Data Mashup

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Land Registry + nestoria

Stupeflix Wiki VideosAppliedTrends

Wikipedia pictures > Video Engine > Presentation

Hungry for More?AppliedTrends

Crime data on Google Maps

http://chicago.everyblock.com http://www.programmableweb.com

More mashups and feeds than you can shake a stick at





Data MashupsAppliedTrends

★ Combine sets of data★ Create new useful information★ Provide quick access to disparate data★ Analyze trends★ Make decisions★ Building blocks to consumer/business mashups

Informational, not necessarily ‘pretty’

Preview of Initial Pic and Mix Mashups

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Kent TV and KCC Properties

A look at the data currently available

Section 3.0Review the datacurrently available viathe mashupplatform

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Available Data

Business Link Kent Directory Data

Listing of Kent businesses by category including addresses

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Largest Private Employers in Kent

The top ten largest employers by turnover by district


Employment

Employment details and statistics by district


Kent Schools

Details of schools in Kent including names of head teachers and age range served. Source: OPSI


KCC Property

Details of all the property owned by KCC - by property type and location.Source - KCC


Kent Business Directory Categories

Categories (SIC) codes from the BLK spreadsheet. First row is the Type ID (numeric) the second row is the description


Population Data

Population data by age, gender and area


Exam results and university applications

GCSE results and university applications


Property Information

Council Tax details and house pricesSource - KCC


Crime Statistics

Crime figures for 2007-2008 by type and district


Contract Store

Dummy information on contracts awarded by KCC including amount and tender details


District Profile Data

Multiple categories of data ranging from population, employment, car ownership and unemployment


District: Unemployment by Occupation 2001

Split from the main District Profile data

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tip: search for ‘29.06.2009’

District: KCC GCSE Results 2005 - 2006




District: Successful Uni Applications Aged

18-19 1998




District: Average Unemployment Rates




District: Employment Structure 1995




District: Occupational Structure 2001




What’s Missing?

This is only the beginning and more data is on the way.

You can request specific data.

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Discussion and Brainstorm

Based on what you’ve seen do you have any mashup ideas?

Or maybe you want to discuss a mashup in more detail?

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A look at the IBM Mashup Center, provisioned for the Pic and Mix Pilot

Section 4.0

So how do we actually create mashups and is it difficult?

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Mashup Center

Accessing the PlatformAppliedTrends

Mashup Hub

Mashup Center (Canvas)

Catalog

IBM Mashup Center

Create and combine feeds

New and existing sources

Create and edit mashups

Share and export

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Mashup Hub


Catalog




Share and export

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Catalog

Navigation and categorization

Tagging and Rating promotes collaboration, re-

use, and self service

A single central catalog for feeds and widgets


Access any search box to reach the catalog

discoverCataloghere

herehere

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Note: Catalog

Feed and mashup catalog to be surfaced in Pic and Mix community site for discussion, promotion and annotation

Publish Yours★ discover feeds★ view descriptions★ previews★ discussions★ promotion★ best examples


Mashup Hub


Catalog

IBM Mashup Center




Share and export

assembleAppliedTrends

Get Your Feedsassemble

2. add to your canvas

1. find feed

Get some data onto your canvas ready for mashing

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Mashup Center (Canvas)assemble

See why we call it a canvas!?

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The feeds you ‘add’ are kept in the drawers

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The ‘widgets’ are also kept in the drawers

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Drag your feeds and widgets to your canvas

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The feeds and widgets are now ready to be ‘wired’

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Select what to send, and what to receive for your feeds and widgets

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Mashup Hub


Catalog




Share and export

develop &

unlock

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Mashup Hub

Access the catalog, create and mash feeds

develop &

unlock

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Mashup Hub - New Feed

Unlock Data★ personal data★ business data★ customer data★ excel, database★ web service★ structured and unstructured sources

mash KCC data with your own to create new products and information resources

develop &

unlock

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Note: Feeds

Create new feedsGet the URL Use anywhere on the

webFind KCC feeds OR

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Mashup Hub


Catalog




Share and export

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Output in RSS, ATOM or XML based on consuming application or widget

Fast and easy, but powerful, visual editor for precise control

over information flows

Mash multiple sources into new feeds

Mashup Hub - Mash FeedstransformAppliedTrends

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Creating Mashups

Share & Manage

Assemble

Develop & Unlock

Discover

Transform

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Switch to IBM Mashup Center

Section 5.0

Let’s try a few simple scenarios and mashups

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Demonstrations

Content developed and delivered by Applied Trends on behalf of Kent County

Council to support the Pic and Mix initiative

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Credits

contact: [email protected]



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