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How the SIFWorks ADK handles multiple versions for request/response

A frequently asked question for SIFWorks ADK developers is why the ADK generates SIF Requests the way it does, why the SIFA Test Harness disagrees, and how to alter the behavior of the ADK to match. A well-designed SIF agent can support multiple versions...

Published 01-26-2011 18:26 by Andrew Elmhorst
What is the SIF SOAP Transport all about?

In my previous post ( http://sifzone.com/blogs/sifbits/archive/2011/01/11/first-message-sent-over-the-new-sif-soap-transport.aspx) , I showed a raw SOAP message that was generated from a Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) application based on the...

Published 01-12-2011 12:27 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: web services, SOAP
First Message sent over the new SIF SOAP Transport!

I'm sure it's not compliant, but here it is in its raw form: <s:Envelope xmlns:s=" http://www.w3.org/2003/05/soap-envelope " xmlns:a=" http://www.w3.org/2005/08/addressing "> <s:Header> <a:Action s:mustUnderstand...

Published 01-11-2011 11:12 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: web services, SOAP
Links of the day

From twitter... RT @pferdy : SIF Assocation savages DfE and Capgemini. In the most diplomatic language, of course. http://bit.ly/cXgra2 RT @paulshoesmith : The SIF Association UK Management Board response to the Department of Education on their interoperability...

Published 09-29-2010 10:48 by Andrew Elmhorst
SIF Developer Training events this spring

The date is rapidly approaching for our SIF Developer Boot Camp V, which will be in Sandy, UT, Feb 16-18. This one is nearly full, but there is still room if you would like to join us. Please see registration details here: http://sifzone.com/content/SIFBootCampV...

Published 02-02-2010 16:33 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: bootcamp
Set aside these dates for SIF Developer Boot Camps

We are pleased to announce dates for the next two SIF Developer Boot camps. SIF Boot Camp V will be held in Sandy UT, Feb 16-18. We will also be holding a boot camp in Leicester UK, the last week of April. Please hold those dates. More information will...

Published 12-23-2009 5:34 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: bootcamp
Kick your career in gear

Due to rapid growth, Edustructures is hiring lots of new faces. We are looking for exceptional people who are looking for a company where excellence is the expectation, not the exception. We are looking for data analysts, software engineers, technical...

Published 12-19-2009 21:24 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: jobs
New Video from the SIF Association

Here is a new video from the SIF Association

Published 12-03-2009 21:54 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: Video, sifa
Student record exchange... In the news

Installation of a new SIF-based student record exchange project (Iowa) in the news... http://www.amestrib.com/articles/2009/08/19/ames_tribune/news/doc4a8c28ffe9b18952980250.txt

Published 08-19-2009 14:53 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: SRE, eTranscripts
SIF 3.0?!

Well, we've been working on it for almost two years now, and this is the first time I've actually seen it in print. The release code-named Columbus has now been exposed as SIF 3.0. excerpt: "True interoperability is best accomplished when...

Published 08-11-2009 22:50 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: Columbus, web services
Avatars can explain SIF

If you can't describe it yourself, let Voki do it for you...

Published 07-12-2009 22:14 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: Video
Pearson adds Google Maps support to PowerSchool and Chancery SMS

Interesting news from the SIS front. Interoperability between an SIS and Google Maps using the Google Maps API... http://www.pearsoned.com/pr_2009/062409.htm

Published 06-25-2009 20:34 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: Interoperability, Pearson, sis
SIF Connectathon, May 26th, 2009 12PM - 3PM MST

"Connectathon" is SIF lingo for live connection tests between SIF Agent developers. This month's tests will be held on Tuesday, May 26th from 12PM to 3PM MST. We'll set up some zones and chatrooms, and connect any SIF agents we have...

Published 05-13-2009 8:28 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: connectathon
Nice overview of SIF and Edustructures

http://www.edustructures.com/flash/

Published 04-20-2009 18:57 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: slideshows
Careers available at Edustructures

Due to rapid growth, Edustructures is hiring lots of new faces. We are looking for exceptional people who are looking for a company where excellence is the expectation, not the exception. We are looking for data analysts, software engineers, technical...

Published 04-20-2009 18:20 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: jobs
SIF Connectathon, April 28th, 2009 12PM - 3PM MST

"Connectathon" is SIF lingo for live connection tests between SIF Agent developers. This month's tests will be held on Tuesday, August 28th from 12PM to 3PM MST. We'll set up some zones and chatrooms, and connect any SIF agents we have...

Published 04-20-2009 16:35 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: connectathon, SIF Zone Services
SIF Developer's Camp, Day 1

We made some really amazing progress today in our first day of the SIF Developer camp in Austin. By the way, thanks to ESP for hosting this event. Your facilities are awesome! We held a Tech Board meeting, where we discussed 2.4, SIF Zone Services, and...

Published 04-08-2009 21:24 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: Columbus, developer camp
SIFZone Connectathon II postmortem

The SIF Connectathon event happened this week on Tuesday. We had good participation with 16 zones, 13 participants, 10 SIF Agents and 2 Zone Integration servers. We did have a few glitches. One of the issues was that of our choice of an open chatroom...

Published 02-25-2009 20:09 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: connectathon
Space is limited. Register now for SIF Developer Boot Camp IV

We're excited about this developer training camp. The space we have reserved for the training looks great, and the list of attendees is growing fast. If you would like to be part of this event, there is still time to register. To register, please...

Published 02-25-2009 8:27 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: Training, bootcamp, bootcampiv
What could you do with an extra $18 per student?

Alvarado Independent School District was featured in the March 2009 edition of District Administration magazine, which covered the savings the school district has been recognizing with SIF integration. In fact, the savings were so recognizable and substantial...

Published 02-24-2009 8:19 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: stories, savings, districts
Reminder: SIFZone Connectathon II is just around the corner

On Monday, I'll open the zones and the connectathon hangout page so you can get connected. The actual connectathon is on Tuesday from noon to 3 mountain time. We've got a good crowd signed up already. If anyone else would like to join, let me...

Published 02-20-2009 13:24 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: connectathon
Live SIF Developer Connectathon, February 24th, 2009, 12PM to 3PM MST

February 24th, 2009, 12PM to 3PM MST "Connectathon" is SIF lingo for live connection tests between SIF Agent developers. This month, I'm happy to announce that Edustructures will begin hosting a monthly connectathon for SIF developers. It...

Published 02-14-2009 10:18 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: connectathon
SIF Developer Boot Camp IV

SIF Developer Boot Camp IV We are pleased to announce the 4th SIF Developer Boot Camp, which will be held March 24th-26th in Sandy, UT. This is a three-day intense and hands-on training seminar on SIF Agent development. It gives developers the opportunity...

Published 02-05-2009 16:34 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: bootcamp
Episode 1: What is Interoperability?

From SIF Developer Boot Camp II, March 2008 What is Interoperability? In order to be a great SIF developer who develops world-class SIF Agents, it is important to understand what interoperability really is and what it is not.

Published 02-04-2009 20:19 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: Interoperability, bootcamp, podcast
The monthly BUZZ from the SIF Zone, February 2009

Here is a quick list of some of the recent changes that have been going on at the SIFZone in the last month. New Content I added a new WIKI called " SIFLab ". This WIKI is meant to be used as a notepad for SIF Developers. It's a good place...

Published 01-31-2009 20:56 by Andrew Elmhorst

Filed under: connectathon

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How the SIFWorks ADK handles multiple versions for request/response

What is the SIF SOAP Transport all about?

First Message sent over the new SIF SOAP Transport!

Links of the day

SIF Developer Training events this spring

Set aside these dates for SIF Developer Boot Camps

Kick your career in gear

New Video from the SIF Association

Student record exchange... In the news

SIF 3.0?!

Avatars can explain SIF

Pearson adds Google Maps support to PowerSchool and Chancery SMS

SIF Connectathon, May 26th, 2009 12PM - 3PM MST

Nice overview of SIF and Edustructures

Careers available at Edustructures

SIF Connectathon, April 28th, 2009 12PM - 3PM MST

SIF Developer's Camp, Day 1

SIFZone Connectathon II postmortem

Space is limited. Register now for SIF Developer Boot Camp IV

What could you do with an extra $18 per student?

Reminder: SIFZone Connectathon II is just around the corner

Live SIF Developer Connectathon, February 24th, 2009, 12PM to 3PM MST

SIF Developer Boot Camp IV

Episode 1: What is Interoperability?

The monthly BUZZ from the SIF Zone, February 2009