Introduction to MIVA Script and the MIVA Script Compiler
Presented by Scott Zielinski, Sebenza
Wanting to learn MIVA Script or how to use the MIVA Script Compiler? Then this workshop is for you. In this workshop, we will take a beginners look at the basics and fundamentals of MIVA Script and the MIVA Script Compiler. Demonstration will include the creation of example scripts, compiling them, and then seeing them in action. Full Q & A will follow the session.

MIVA Merchant 5 Architecture
Presented by James Harrell, MIVA Small Business
Explore the inner workings of MIVA Merchant 5 – SQL databases, templates, pages, items, item extensions, Skins, provisioning and more! This course is a must for both the new and seasoned MIVA Merchant developer alike. Learn the high level architecture, then join the modules course right after for two full hours of detail on MIVA Merchant 5.

MIVA Merchant 5 Modules
Presented by Mark Hughes, MIVA Small Business
Right after the Architecture class, this session will supply critical information to the aftermarket developers regarding how to build extensions for MIVA Merchant 5. We’ll dive deep into the details and discuss the finer points of vis_productbe, data_store and component_prov (among others). Learn to build modules that are compatible with others. Bonus give-away: get a free copy of the new MIVA Module Skeleton and Build System!

Extending MIVA Script
Presented by James Waters, MIVA Small Business
This workshop will address how, when, and when NOT to extend MIVA Empresa using the database, configuration, built-in functions, and commerce library APIs. Discover how to extend the functionality of MIVA Empresa 5. Attendees will receive the source to the MIVA Empresa string built-in library and the environment-based configuration as examples.

Store Morph Technology™ - An Advanced Look
Presented by Derek Finley, MIVA Small Business
Dive head first into the power of Store Morph Technology™ with an advanced look into the groundbreaking feature built into MIVA Merchant 5. Get specific examples and test code for some of the most advanced customization options. Learn how to unleash your store's potential and customize MIVA Merchant 5 to meet any need.

Awesome Documentation
Presented by Linda Eskin, MIVA Small Business
Find out how you can make more money, produce better products, have happier customers, and spend more time at the beach, all by creating great documentation for your modules. Learn through real-life examples how to analyze and address your users' needs, catch design problems, and create usable, maintainable product information. See how awesome documentation can improve your bottom line through more sales, fewer support calls, and increased customer satisfaction.

Building MIVA Script Applications
Presented by Lance Turner, latu.net
This is a two-hour session...

• Lesson One: Basic Approaches and Methods
  MIVA Script is an excellent language for developing web-based applications to manage websites interactively, retrieve information from visitors, store data, and display dynamic content, such as calendars, listings, and searches. This session will cover MIVA syntax and flow control, code structure and use of functions, and MIVA Script compiling.
• Lesson Two: Data Driven Sites
  MIVA Script is also a robust development environment for integrating databases into a web site. The MIVA Empresa Virtual Machine has a built-in database server, and it can be used for accessing third-party database servers such as MySQL. Session will cover methods for creating, accessing, and managing databases. Techniques for administrative interface design and principles of modular programming will also be discussed.

Working with SQL Databases as a Developer
Presented by James Waters, MIVA Small Business
MIVA Merchant 5 represents one of the most dramatic changes to the MIVA Merchant line, as the dependency on xBase database technology was removed. Learn the basics of the MIVA database abstraction layer API, details of the underlying MIVA-SQL technology, and why that MySQL version 4.1 requirement is so darn important.

Grow Your Revenue with MIVA’s Publishing Partner Solutions
Presented by Debbie Hanson and EeShawnna Matthews, MIVA Direct
Want to learn how to earn additional revenue from your website? By utilizing MIVA’s performance-based advertising we can help you increase your offerings to your users, while helping build your bottom line. In this workshop you’ll learn about the wide range of partner products that we offer such as, Pay-Per-Call, content and domain solutions, and how to achieve full-page monetization.

Developer Zone:
Technical Q&A with the MIVA Small Business Development Team
This panel discussion is the place to ask questions about coding in MIVA Script, the MIVA API and developing modules for MIVA Merchant. Want more information on something discussed in an earlier presentation? This is the time and the place to get your coding questions answered.

Exclusive Preview:
MIVA Merchant 5 Macromedia® Dreamweaver® Plug-in
Presented by James Harrell and Jimmy Cooper, MIVA Small Business
In this workshop, view an exclusive preview of the upcoming MIVA Merchant 5 plug-in for Macromedia Dreamweaver. With the plug-in, you can directly edit your MIVA Merchant 5 page templates in Macromedia Dreamweaver, preview your store layout and make alterations, take advantage of the powerful tools available in Macromedia Dreamweaver software, and more.

Exclusive Preview:
MIVA Skins
Presented by James Harrell and Jimmy Cooper, MIVA Small Business
The revolutionary MIVA Skins system will make changing your entire online store's appearance easier than ever. MIVA Skins will enable you to easily change your store's entire appearance with the click of a button, save multiple styles and switch between them instantly, alter whole page layouts and contents, and preview new skins before applying them to your store.

Exclusive Preview:
MIVA Merchant Fast Track
Presented by Alex Kruglyak and Jimmy Cooper, MIVA Small Business
There will soon be a new e-commerce solution, perfect for new businesses starting out online. MIVA Small Business is expanding the MIVA Merchant product line and this workshop is your chance to get an exclusive preview of the currently-in-development product. Geared towards solutions providers and web hosts, the workshop and focus group will demonstrate the current direction of the new product offering and provide opportunities for audience feedback.