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INETA Community Leadership Summit @ TechEd 2010

Shawn Weisfeld — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:31:59 GMT

Another in the series of recordings I have done for INETA Live.

These recordings are from the INETA Community Leadership Summit that was held on June 6 2010 before TechEd in New Orleans LA.

The Community Ecosystem

with Representatives from INETA, PASS, GITCA & UGSS

Sponsor Relations

with Sara Fatz & Russ Fustino

Who/What is INETA anyway?

with The INETA Board of Directors

Going to TechEd 2010?

Shawn Weisfeld — Fri, 21 May 2010 23:39:21 GMT

Everyone should stop by the INETA booth, we will be giving away some great prizes including Best Buy Gift Certificates.

Also check out all the BOF’s

http://northamerica.msteched.com/Birds-of-a-Feather

Especially mine :)

Also if you are currently involved in the leadership of a User Group or would like to get involved be sure to check out the Leadership Summit that INETA is having the day before TechEd.

http://ineta.org/Summit2010/

State of .NET by Markus Egger on 03/30/2010

Shawn Weisfeld — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:26:22 GMT

Another in the series of recordings that I have done for INETA Live.

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Abstract:

A free, unbiased look at the current and future development with .NET. Brought to you by Microsoft, CODE Training & EPS Software, this free afternoon event presents an unbiased look at the current and future development with .NET. Join Markus Egger, for an afternoon of free and independent information about current Microsoft development technologies! What is the state of .NET today? Which of the many .NET technologies have gained traction? Which ones can you ignore for now? What's new in .NET? What other Microsoft technologies should you include in your development efforts? This event is completely free of charge and is designed for developers as well as IT decision makers. Specific prior knowledge is not required. Attendees of this event will come away with a clear understanding of which technologies to use for various technical challenges. This is NOT Microsoft marketing hype - this is based on our real-world development experience with various techologies. Exact list of topics is under NDA until after MIX announcements have been made. Topics may include: - Silverlight 4.0 - WPF and Visual Styles - Expression Studio - .NET 4.0 - Visual Studio 10 - Windows Azure and Cloud Services - ASP.NET MVC - WCF & WCF RIA Services - Windows 7 - "Dallas" (codename) - .NET Languages (C#4, VB, F#, IronPython, IronRuby) - Trends in .NET - Development techniques

Bio:

Markus Egger is the President and CSA of EPS Software Corp. and its associated brands and companies, such as CODE Magazine, CODE Online, Xiine, Tower 48, EPS Austria GmbH, JockTock, and others. EPS is a custom software development and consulting firm located in Houston, Texas (USA) and Salzburg (Austria). He specializes in consulting for advanced business applications built on the Microsoft platform. EPS does most of its development using Microsoft Visual Studio (.NET) and SQL Server (among other technologies). EPS has worked on numerous software projects for Fortune 500 companies including Philip Morris, NEC, Qualcomm, Shell and Microsoft. Markus has also worked on campus as a contractor for the Microsoft Visual Studio team.

Entity Framework by Zeeshan Hirani on 12/19/2009

Shawn Weisfeld — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:44:18 GMT

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 the core concepts of Entity Framework through a broad range of clear and concise solutions to everyday data access tasks. Armed with this experience, you will be ready to dive deep into Entity Framework, experiment with new approaches, and develop ways to solve even the most difficult data access challenges. If you are a developer who likes to learn by example, then this is the right book for you.

Gives ready-to-use, real-world recipes to help you with everyday tasks
Provides guideposts for learning core concepts
Maps out key landmarks for experimenting with your own solutions

What you’ll learn

Solve the most common data access problems using Entity Framework.
Implement basic data access design patterns using Entity Framework.
Seamlessly model your solutions across both code and data.
Improve data access performance.
Use data binding to simplify and reduce your code.
Leverage the recipes to empower your own exploration of Entity Framework.

Who is this book for?

This book is for anyone learning Microsoft’s Entity Framework—Microsoft’s new and primary data access platform. If you have ever struggled to learn a new technology, programming model, or way of doing something, you know how helpful simple, real-world examples can be. For the beginning developer, this book provides concrete examples for common data access tasks. For developers with experience with previous Microsoft access platforms, this book provides a task-by-task mapping between previous approaches and the patterns used in Entity Framework.

Bio:

Zeeshan Hirani (http://weblogs.asp.net/zeeshanhirani) is a senior developer at CheaperThanDirt.com. He specializes mainly in ASP.NET, AJAX, and leveraging OR-mapping solutions like LINQ and Entity Framework in business applications. He has written several articles for CodeProject.com and is an active member in the user-group community in Dallas/Fort Worth. He is a frequent blogger.

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

Shawn Weisfeld — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:55:51 GMT

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. The story will also offer and discuss numerous pain points and road blocks encountered along the way, and the learning developed as a result to take advantage of these new technologies and experiences.

Bio:

Joe Fletcher is a User Experience Manager at Microsoft Surface and a recognized international speaker. He holds design to three core principles; Connection & Communication, Altering & Adapting behaviors, and Equivalent Exchange. His current passion is looking deeper into touch, gesture, and social computing. When not working on Microsoft Surface or traveling, he’s reading up on design and culture. He also enjoys finding parallels between the Design profession and the oddest of fields.

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

Shawn Weisfeld — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:31:03 GMT

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 on the Architecture Strategy Team for The Capital Group in San Antonio, and as an Architect, Developer and Development Team Lead for the global solution provider Avanade. As a consultant, Chris worked with a variety of clients from many vertical markets, ISVs and other solution providers on enterprise-class Windows and web-based applications. Today, Chris focuses on building, growing, and enhancing the developer communities in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Chris is a devoted husband and father of four awesome children who keep him very busy. In his spare time, Chris serves as Scoutmaster for his oldest son's Troop, and Committee Chair for his youngest sons' Pack. Chris also enjoys traveling, cooking, camping and playing guitar. You can contact Chris through his blog at http://chriskoenig.net, via email at chris.koenig@microsoft.com, or via Windows Live Messenger at chris@koenigweb.com.

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

Shawn Weisfeld — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:12:38 GMT

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, Rachel has worked with a variety of languages, technologies and systems and has contributed to projects of all sizes including large scale enterprise applications at some of the world's leading companies.

Rachel is the Vice President of the .Net Valley user group, as well as a leader and regular speaker in the Philly.NET and Central Penn.NET user groups of Pennsylvania. She can also be found speaking at code camps, user groups, community events and conferences.

Rachel's expertise lies within developing solutions that align business and technology using the Microsoft .NET family of products, particularly ASP.NET & SQL Server. She is also an ASP.NET MVP, ASPInsider and holds the Microsoft Certified Trainer, MCAD & MCSD certifications.

She is also a member of the INETA speakers bureau.

You can find Rachel online in the following places:

http://www.rachelappel.com

http://www.twitter.com/RachelAppel

INETA BOF’s @ PDC 2010: Attending?

Shawn Weisfeld — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:08:13 GMT

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 writing this post, however an up to date schedule can be found in the PDC Online Schedule Builder

BOF @Lunch Featured Sessions

Will Cloud Computing Change Your Life? Co-Hosts: Simon Guest, David Pallman, Aaron Skonnard, and Michael Stiefel
ASP.NET MVC – Share Your Stories From The Trenches
Fear and Loathing in IT Security Co-hosts: Patrick Hynds, Duane Laflotte, and Chris Bowen

BOF Sessions

Claims-Based Identity Host: Keith Brown
Exception Management – Handling and Reporting Exceptions Effectively Host: Paul Sheriff
Shoud I Use Silverlight, MVC, or Web Forms for Web User Interface Development? Co-Hosts: Ben Hoelting and Todd Anglin
Developers on Better Design, User Experience and Why It Matters Co-Hosts: David Kelley and Jason Beres
Behavior-Driven Development vs. Test-Driven Development: What’s What? Host: Dennis Doomen

Special Event: INETA BOF Community Roundtable
6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Join David Chappell, Scott Hanselman, Patrick Hynds, Fritz Onion, Miguel de Icaza, and Sara Ford for an open discussion on anything technology related. Carl Franklin will moderate the discussion and be recording the event as a .NET Rocks show.

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

Shawn Weisfeld — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:15:38 GMT

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 Evangelist Chris Koenig for a tour of developing for Windows 7 to include samples for multi-touch, ribbon, superbar integration and more!

Bio:

As a consultant, Chris worked with a variety of clients from many vertical markets, ISVs and other solution providers on enterprise-class Windows and web-based applications. Today, Chris focuses on building, growing, and enhancing the developer communities in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

Chris is a devoted husband and father of four awesome children who keep him very busy. In his spare time, Chris serves as Scoutmaster for his oldest son's Troop, and Committee Chair for his youngest sons' Pack. Chris also enjoys traveling, cooking, camping and playing guitar.

You can contact Chris through his blog at http://chriskoenig.net, via email at chris.koenig@microsoft.com, or via Windows Live Messenger at chris@koenigweb.com.

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

Shawn Weisfeld — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:16:40 GMT

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 tools and experts in the User Experience (UX) market. Jason is one of the founders of Florida .NET User Groups, he is the founder of the Central New Jersey .NET User Group, he is a Visual Basic .NET MVP, and he is on the INETA Speakers Bureau.

Jason Beres is the author of several books on .NET development, including the recently published Silverlight 3 Programmers Reference from Wrox Press. Jason is a national and international conference speaker; he is a frequent columnist for several .NET publications, and keeps very active in the .NET community.

http://www.infragistics.com

http://blogs.infragistics.com/blogs/jason_beres/