Social Web Applications in Corporate/Enterprise environments

[Derek Chow]

Hi Mark,

Does your book (The Developer's Guide to Social Programming) provide any case study or example of Social Web Applications in Corporate/Enterprise environments? Thanks!

[Mark Hawker]

Hey, Derek.

Derek Chow wrote:Does your book (The Developer's Guide to Social Programming) provide any case study or example of Social Web Applications in Corporate/Enterprise environments? Thanks!

Unfortunately, no. The book is specifically for developers and focuses on how to create these applications rather than a marketing-style book which would look at case studies. However, if you are looking for case studies I'd recommend the Facebook Connect Fan Page for lots of examples of Facebook.

Was there a specific platform you'd like to know more about?

[Derek Chow]

No, I don't have a specific platform in mind yet.

I was looking for tips and best practice on how this kind of application should apply to such environments, not really a marketing-style info. The link you provided should be sufficient as a starter. Thanks, Mark!

[Mark Hawker]

If you do need any further advice I'm happy to help, Derek. Later today/tomorrow I'll post a link to my Facebook Page where you can keep up-to-date with the progressions of the book.

As for best-practice I'd definitely take a look at the big sites that are using Facebook and see what functionalities they use.

Good luck!