Daniela FacchinettiHello! The invitation is still open to join our dynamic user group: Your Vonage Viewpoint. It’s a great chance to share your opinion and score exciting rewards. But that’s just the start! Keep reading for new tutorials and upcoming events. And reach out anytime, across our social channels, with your questions or ideas. As always, thanks for being part of the Vonage Community.
The Vonage Developer Relations Team 💜
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Your Vonage Viewpoint — NEW USER GROUP
Do you want Vonage to release a certain feature? Or maybe you’re frustrated with our dashboard build but don’t know where to shout? Well say hello to Your Vonage Viewpoint, where your insights can refine developer products, services, and campaigns across Vonage Communications and Network APIs. Join in and enjoy:
- A private Slack Community channel
- Quarterly rewards for your participation
- The opportunity to shape Vonage products and roadmaps (including exclusive access)
TUTORIALS
How to Send WhatsApp Messages With Laravel
Unlock the power of seamless WhatsApp messages in your app with Laravel and Vonage Messages API. Jim Seconde helps you elevate your app messaging power. Read more
Real-Time Translation With Vonage Video API
Break language barriers with Vonage Video API. Javier Molina Sanz guides you through creating inclusive and accessible video experiences for a global audience — with real-time translation and our Video API. Read more
Build an Escape Plan With the Vonage Voice API and Get a Ghost Call
Excuse yourself discreetly with Vonage Voice API. Amanda Cavallaro shows how to trigger a ghost call by sending an SMS to a virtual number. Welcome to the art of subtle exits (!). Read more
How to Build a Role-Playing Game With Vonage AI Studio and Notion
Dive into the magic of game development with Diana Pham. Vonage AI Studio and Notion are the tools to craft your own RPG — all inspired by Baldur's Gate 3, the 2023 game of the year. Read more
Anything-to-SMS With IFTTT and Vonage
Get to know the 'If This Then That' magic for automating tasks across web services and devices with no code. Benjamin Aronov shows how he created an IFTTT applet using the Vonage AI Studio platform for SMS weather alerts. Read more
Keep it simple and powerful with PHP. Jim Seconde walks through the steps of sending messages with minimal PHP lines — including a raw script and sleek web app framework. Read more
EVENTS
London Java Community Meetup (London, March 14)
We’re excited to continue our partnership with the London Java Community. And we’re opening the doors of the Vonage London office — so please join us for great workshops, tasty food, and exclusive swag. And did we mention the Vonage Trivia Challenge?
Laracon India (Udaipur, March 23 to 24)
The official Laravel conference travels to India for the first time. Speakers and presentations focus on Laravel, PHP, VueJS, web development, and more. Jim Seconde leads a must-attend session — Welcome to the PHP Agency Wild West.
