Behind HQ Trivia
[ UUID ] 9d178ff9-d1c5-4216-bfc0-5ff6f9f59d20
[ Session Name ] Behind HQ Trivia [ Primary Space ] Youth Zone [ Secondary Space ] Openness
[ Submitter's Name ] Dominic Fitch-Jones [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] Student [ Submitter's GitHub ] @dmfj
What will happen in your session?
HQ Trivia, a live mobile game show, has quickly gained worldwide traction, enticing all kinds of people to compete in their daily shows. A game like this, is quite different than a traditional mobile game, in that it's a really unique concept, and that the underlying technology used to make it all happen, is rather interesting. This session would focus on teaching others how to apply practical reverse engineering techniques, to experiment and learn about what goes on behind the scenes to make something like HQ work.
What is the goal or outcome of your session?
Technology has become a large and crucial part in many of our lives, we regularly use mobile apps to accomplish all kinds of things. The advanced functionality and ease that many of these apps provide, is truly remarkable. This has led to many people taking this technology for granted, passing it off simply as if though it were magic, when in reality, these apps are a culmination of many years of innovation. Learning the skills and tools required to effectively discover what goes on behind the facades of your favourite apps, can yield a tremendous learning opportunity.
If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.
- Projector or display
- Post-it notes / pens
Time needed
60 mins