Dallas C# SIG Feb meeting: Introduction to Git
0 Comments | This entry was posted on Jan 12 2012
Abstract
Always checking out the newest shiny thing?? Distributed version control (DVCS) is spreading like wildfire across the .NET ecosystem but is really all that beneficial or is it just hype?? Having worn a tarnish into this tool using it for the past couple of year, I’m going to discuss the benefits and battles of using it in your everyday developer life. We will be taking a look at how Git achieves it’s “magic” as well as run thru some standard practices to hopefully help you determine if Git would be right for and your environment.
Bio
Like every geek who grew up in the 80’s, David O’Hara distinctly remembers getting his first computer – an Atari 800XL. It absorbed every ounce of free time, especially late at night, but taught him BASIC. After many years and several languages, he now spends most of his days working in .NET but still has a special place for late night coding sessions.
Since having an “agile awakening” a few years ago, he has a distinct need to grow in new directions and surround himself with smart people who will help him to shape this knowledge and practices. He has found Improving Enterprises to be a place filled with people who share similar ideas and values as well as his passion for learning and passing on that knowledge.
David is passionate about software craftsmanship, startups, and personal productivity. He was given the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for ASP.NET in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Schedule
Date: Feb 02, 2012
6:00 – 6:30 p.m : Networking/Pizza
6:30 – 8:30 p.m : Main Presentation
8:30 p.m : Door Prizes
Register for the meeting here.
Dallas C# SIG Jan meeting: What Client-Side MV* Frameworks Can Do For You
0 Comments | This entry was posted on Dec 16 2011
Abstract
Client-side MVC frameworks like Spine.js, Backbone.js, Knockout.js and Ember.js are there to help you write richer client-side web experiences and give you solid patterns to follow. Come learn why they can help, how these frameworks work and what some of the existing options are.
Bio
Eric Sowell is an avid .NET developer who gets into as many technologies as he can though with a focus on the web. He is the development lead for Match.com on the international platform and enjoys writing code which serves up Html millions of times on a daily basis. Eric is the father of three children and the husband of one wife. He also has fish. When not being a geek or hanging with the family, he enjoys reading, writing and doing research primarily in the realms of technical things, ancient Greek, biblical studies and early Christianity. You can see Eric’s activities online by visiting http://ericsowell.com or by following him on Twitter (@mallioch).
Schedule
Date: Jan 05, 2012
6:00 – 6:30 p.m : Networking/Pizza
6:30 – 8:30 p.m : Main Presentation
8:30 p.m : Door Prizes
Register for the meeting here.