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Entity Framework by Zeeshan Hirani on 12/19/2009

Another in the series of UG presentations that I have recorded for INETA Live. Abstract: Zeeshan Hirani (http://weblogs.asp.net/zeeshanhirani) is working on a new book of Entity Framework Recipes for Apress (http://amzn.com/1430227036). In this talk he gives us a preview of some of the things that he will be covering in his book. Entity Framework Recipes provides an exhaustive collection of ready-to-use code solutions for Microsoft’s Entity Framework, Microsoft’s vision for the future of data access. Entity Framework is a model-centric data access platform with an ocean of new concepts and patterns for developers to learn. With this book, you will learn...

posted @ Monday, December 21, 2009 6:44 AM | Feedback (0) | Filed Under [ INETA INETA LIVE ]

Surface, Windows 7, and untold stories of touch computing by Joe Fletcher@ Tulsa Tech Fest on 11/06/2009

Another in the series of UG presentations that I have recorded for INETA Live. Abstract: Windows 7 will help introduce touch computing on a massive scale to millions of people over the next several years. The Microsoft Surface group was asked by Windows to assist in showing off what touch computing could do, and to present new ways to think about designing applications for those unique interactions. Come hear the story and process of how a few members of the Microsoft Surface team developed three simple and fun, but not easy, applications for the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7....

posted @ Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:55 AM | Feedback (0) | Filed Under [ INETA INETA LIVE ]

C# 4.0 by Chris Koenig @ Tulsa Tech Fest on 11/06/2009

Another in the series of UG presentations that I have recorded for INETA Live. Abstract: Come hear about what’s coming in the next version of C#! Released with .NET Framework 4, the C# language has continued to evolve into one of the world’s most popular programming languages. Join Microsoft Developer Evangelist Chris Koenig for a tour of what’s in store for C# 4.0 and Visual Studio 2010 including the new dynamic language features, optional and named parameters, and more! Bio: Chris Koenig is a Developer Evangelist with Microsoft, based in Dallas, TX. Prior to joining Microsoft, Chris worked as a Senior Architect...

posted @ Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:31 AM | Feedback (0) | Filed Under [ INETA INETA LIVE ]

$(ready).with(Rachel Appel); by Rachel Appel @ North Dallas .NET UG on 11/04/2009

Another in the series of UG presentations that I have recorded for INETA Live. Abstract: jQuery aims to redefine the way we write JavaScript, and now with support built into Microsoft Visual Studio, you can more easily write client-side scripts than ever before. In this session, you will learn the basics of jQuery starting with downloading and installing jQuery. We'll then move onto topics such as unobtrusive JavaScript, using jQuery wrapped sets and selectors, creating animations, and common scripting tasks. Bio: Rachel Appel has been working as a mentor, instructor, software developer, architect and DBA for nearly 20 years. During her career,...

posted @ Sunday, November 08, 2009 7:12 PM | Feedback (0) | Filed Under [ INETA INETA LIVE ]

INETA BOF’s @ PDC 2010: Attending?

As many of you know PDC is right around the corner, and in a great tradition of community events INETA is running the Birds-of-a-Father track for Microsoft. A BOF is a great chance to talk to other developers and industry leaders about the issues that you are having. So get out of those stuffy presentations and attend a BOF. This year there will be normal day time BOF’s, additionally there will be extra special Lunch time BOF’s and even a super duper “Community Roundtable” BOF Tuesday night. Here is the lineup at the time of...

posted @ Wednesday, November 04, 2009 6:08 AM | Feedback (8) | Filed Under [ Event INETA ]

Windows 7 for Developers by Chris Koenig @ Dallas DevCares UG on 10/30/2009

Another in the series of UG presentations that I have recorded for INETA Live. Abstract: Windows 7 enables developers to create distinctive and intuitive applications that significantly enhance discoverability, usability, and sheer enjoyment. New methods of desktop integration put application functionality right at the user's fingertips. New Touch APIs enable natural interactions through multitouch and finger-panning gestures. Rapid advances in hardware and software technology are also driving higher-fidelity user experiences. Windows 7 brings these advances under developer control with new and flexible APIs that take full advantage of the technology, while making it even easier to develop compelling applications. Join Microsoft Developer...

posted @ Sunday, November 01, 2009 8:15 AM | Feedback (0) | Filed Under [ INETA INETA LIVE ]

Silverlight 3 for Business Applications by Jason Beres @ Dallas ASP.NET UG on 10/27/2009

Another in the series of UG presentations that I have recorded for INETA Live. Abstract: Silverlight is arguably the biggest shift in web technologies in the last decade. But is Silverlight 3 ready for prime time business applications? In this code-focused talk, you will learn how platform features like navigation framework, RIA Services, visual states, animations, isolated storage, data templates and custom styles can give you to tools you need to bring your business applications to life with high-fidelity user experience and enhanced end-user productivity. Bio: Jason Beres is the Director of Product Management for Infragistics, the world leader in user interface development...

posted @ Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:16 AM | Feedback (0) | Filed Under [ INETA INETA LIVE ]

SQL Azure Database by Chris Koenig @ Dallas Cloud UG 10/21/2009

Another in the series of UG presentations that I have recorded for INETA Live. Abstract: Microsoft® SQL Azure™ Database is a cloud-based relational database service built on SQL Server® technologies. It provides a highly available, scalable, multi-tenant database service hosted by Microsoft in the cloud. SQL Azure Database helps to ease provisioning and deployment of multiple databases. Developers do not have to install, setup, patch or manage any software. High availability and fault tolerance is built-in and no physical administration is required. SQL Azure Database supports Transact-SQL (T-SQL). Customers can use existing knowledge in T-SQL development and a familiar relational data...

posted @ Friday, October 23, 2009 5:54 AM | Feedback (0) | Filed Under [ INETA INETA LIVE ]

My Recording Rig v1

After attending user group presentations for years, I was always saddened when I was unable to attend and missed some great content. Additionally within INETA we have a desire to provide more content on our video sharing website (http://live.ineta.org). The only issue was how to capture this content, while not detracting from the live presentation. My main requirement was first and foremost not to detract from the user group meetings. Thus I wanted a solution that did not require any software to be installed on the presenter’s computer, thus no Camtasia or LiveMeeting. So I began researching a...

posted @ Monday, October 19, 2009 6:02 PM | Feedback (2) | Filed Under [ INETA INETA LIVE ]

INETA Live Recordings

I have been doing some recordings for INETA Live, however due to some technical difficulties I am unable to get them posted, but since everyone has been asking for them I figured I would post them here. Details ...

posted @ Thursday, October 15, 2009 6:10 AM | Feedback (0) | Filed Under [ INETA INETA LIVE ]

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