Social Networking Portal for Sports Fans - A Case Study

HSTC102
SOCIAL NETWORKING PORTAL
FOR SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS
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SOCIAL NETWORKING PORTAL FOR SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS
Challenge
Extensive research required to conceptualize and design the application end-to-end
Complex client-side scripting and use of an as yet new and unproven AJAX technology
Situation
A Silicon valley startup with an idea to bring together amateur and professional athletes
Idea to provide in-depth training and workout features
Need for a rich and personalized social interaction platform
Harbinger Solution
MS .NET portal with features including forums, Blogs, RSS feed viewer and Google Maps
Browser add-on to upload data from sport utility devices from Garmin and Nike+
Flash and ActionScript technologies for Jazzing up UI, Graphs and Charts
Asynchronous transfer of data and use of XML, XSLT and AJAX in tandem for faster user experience
Technologies & Tools
Microsoft .NET, AJAX, XML, XSLT
Garmin and Nike+ sports devices
Forums, RSS Feed viewer, Blogs and Google Maps
Browser plug-in, Facebook app, mobile browser compatibility
Benefits
Users managing their detailed training and workout plans and results on the website
Users uploading their workout and training metrics to the website using Garmin and Nike+ devices
Users uploading sports related race results for sharing with other users
Community being used by users to organize events and motivate other users
BOTTOM LINE
Feature-rich platform for athletes and serious sports enthusiasts to interact and manage their workouts
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Social Networking Portal for Sports Fans - A Case Study

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