October 2022 Summaries

This tutorial introduces a starter template for creating a Vonage Messages API activity in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Journey Builder using Heroku, allowing users to send marketing campaign messages using Vonage Messages API and Salesforce Marketing Cloud Contacts. The process involves setting up a Heroku account, creating a Vonage application, configuring Salesforce Marketing Cloud Contact Builder, and deploying the custom activity package to Heroku. Users can then configure the journey builder to send SMS or WhatsApp template messages to recipients in their CSV data extension, with options for editing the message body and adding parameters from the contact builder attribute group. The tutorial concludes by highlighting further possibilities with Vonage AI Studio and multiple data extensions, offering resources for users to explore further.

It's hard to believe that 10 months have passed since our journey began, and we're approaching the end of the year. In the last three months, Vonage has been busy improving customer engagement through its AI Studio tool, which offers better conversation-based self-service without requiring extensive coding skills. The company has also released a Firebase multiparty video extension to make it easy to build conferencing video apps using the Firebase platform. Additionally, new SDKs have been added, including the Messages API, and major updates have been released for Ruby and Java developers. A demo app called the V-app showcases the implementation of voice and messaging functionalities across multiple platforms. The company invites developers to share their thoughts and connect with them on various channels.

The Vonage API Dashboard provides a point-and-click interface for managing developer accounts, offering features such as real-time platform status summaries, account notifications, team member management, and analytics. The dashboard allows users to quickly access information on their APIs, including performance metrics and cost analysis, and also provides quick start samples and code snippets to help developers test and implement the API in their applications. Additionally, the dashboard offers a troubleshooting and learning section with resources such as pricing information and developer documentation. Overall, the Vonage API Dashboard is designed to enhance productivity and ease of use for developers working with Vonage APIs.

Guillaume is a Senior .Net Developer Advocate at Vonage, bringing 15 years of experience in the .Net ecosystem to advocate for Software Craftsmanship and share knowledge on code quality, test automation, and other related topics. He's passionate about mentoring, sharing feedback, and practicing egoless programming. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, working out, gaming, and participating in meetups and challenges. With a focus on transparency and trust in the test suite and codebase, Guillaume aims to help .Net developers build better software.

The EMF Camp event featured a unique online queue system that allowed 2,500 tech/maker enthusiasts to join and wait for control of the EMF Roamer, a quarter-scale wooden Tesla Cybertruck. The system used PHP with a MySQL backend, designed to run on shared hosting, and utilized Vonage's SMS API for sending notifications to users when it's their turn. A queue system was implemented to manage the flow of users, allowing them to join in their web browser or receive an SMS notification. Users could also resume their position by following a link from the SMS. The system included features such as checking user session validity and displaying countdown timers for users waiting at the front of the queue. This concept can be applied to various applications where single-user operation is required, and the "bouncer" script provides additional administrative tools for managing the queue.

The Vonage Developer Relations team is excited to announce that DevCity, an event series bringing together developers, is coming to London on October 26th. The event features a mix of Vonage speakers and special guests, providing content on integrating Communications APIs into projects, as well as networking opportunities and fun activities like bingo night with prizes to be won. Registration for the free event is limited, and attendees can follow along on Twitter and join the conversation on the Vonage Community Slack. The team will also be attending Droidcon London the next day, where they'll be available to discuss potential use cases and answer questions about Vonage APIs.