Our April meeting, scheduled for the 24th, is now going to be on May 1 due to a late venue scheduling clash. If you RVSP'ed for the original date, could we ask you to re-RSVP for the May 1 date so we know if you can still make it.
Apologies for the late change and we'll see you on May 1.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
May 1 Duo - Nemerle and VS11's new bits
NOTE: Meeting date changed to 1 May due to venue unavailable on 24th. Please RSVP again. Sorry about this.
This month features we've two talks. One on Nemerle that will also be delivered at NDC later this year (yes, this is a dry run) and one on the new bits in Visual Studio 11 and why you should be all over it, like a rash.
I Can't Believe It's Not Roslyn: Using Nemerle Macros to extend the C# Language
- Philip Laureano (@philiplaureano)
Nemerle is a powerful .NET language that allows its users to extend its syntax and add new language features to suit their target domains. It also holds a powerful secret: it also has extensions that allow it to compile native C# source files as if they were originally written in Nemerle.
Philip will show you how to use Nemerle's rich macro syntax to add language features to the C# language, and unlike Roslyn, Nemerle's metaprogramming features are available for use today in production environments. This is one mind-bending session that you won't want to miss!
It's not as grey as it looks. Cool stuff in the Visual Studio 11 Beta and .NET 4.5
- Richard Banks (@rbanks54)
Visual Studio 11 beta is out and in this session you'll see some of the new goodness in the IDE and .NET 4.5 that makes your development life better. To keep things current, we'll stay away from Windows 8 specific features in this session so you can see what you can take advantage of right now.
Don't forget to RSVP using the poll on the right and we'll see you on the night!
This month features we've two talks. One on Nemerle that will also be delivered at NDC later this year (yes, this is a dry run) and one on the new bits in Visual Studio 11 and why you should be all over it, like a rash.
I Can't Believe It's Not Roslyn: Using Nemerle Macros to extend the C# Language
- Philip Laureano (@philiplaureano)
Nemerle is a powerful .NET language that allows its users to extend its syntax and add new language features to suit their target domains. It also holds a powerful secret: it also has extensions that allow it to compile native C# source files as if they were originally written in Nemerle.
Philip will show you how to use Nemerle's rich macro syntax to add language features to the C# language, and unlike Roslyn, Nemerle's metaprogramming features are available for use today in production environments. This is one mind-bending session that you won't want to miss!
It's not as grey as it looks. Cool stuff in the Visual Studio 11 Beta and .NET 4.5
- Richard Banks (@rbanks54)
Visual Studio 11 beta is out and in this session you'll see some of the new goodness in the IDE and .NET 4.5 that makes your development life better. To keep things current, we'll stay away from Windows 8 specific features in this session so you can see what you can take advantage of right now.
Don't forget to RSVP using the poll on the right and we'll see you on the night!
Monday, March 19, 2012
27 March - High-scale web performance & Devops
Two fun talks this month, hard-core web performance and continuous deployment.
Making fast websites - a deep dive into high scale web performance
Sam Saffron of StackOverflow (@samsaffron)
Sam strides boldly into the murky waters of performance, and reveals essential steps to improve your own sites, armed with tools such as MiniProfiler, HAProxy logging and analysis using Data Explorer and even a bit of Dapper!
Powershell - last mile deployment scripts
Nick Drew of ThoughtWorks (@nick_s_drew)
What happens when you take an occasional .net dev with some Linux experience, combine him with a popular australian online portal using ad-hoc processes, and ask 'what does continuous deployment look like?'.
We'll have a look at some of the slightly fantastical features of powershell that make it useful for deployment and orchestration, and how that should scare old hand unix admins and .net die hards alike!
Making fast websites - a deep dive into high scale web performance
Sam Saffron of StackOverflow (@samsaffron)
Sam strides boldly into the murky waters of performance, and reveals essential steps to improve your own sites, armed with tools such as MiniProfiler, HAProxy logging and analysis using Data Explorer and even a bit of Dapper!
Powershell - last mile deployment scripts
Nick Drew of ThoughtWorks (@nick_s_drew)
What happens when you take an occasional .net dev with some Linux experience, combine him with a popular australian online portal using ad-hoc processes, and ask 'what does continuous deployment look like?'.
We'll have a look at some of the slightly fantastical features of powershell that make it useful for deployment and orchestration, and how that should scare old hand unix admins and .net die hards alike!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Feb 28th - February Fun
This month we have a variety of talks:
1. SignalR - Justin King
In this session I will show you how to use SignalR, a Microsoft Async library for building real-time web applications. SignalR creates a persistent connection between the server and client(s) allowing data to be pushed from server to the client. I will do a practical demonstration of how to setup an existing solution to take advantage of SignalR and ways to enhance the client experience for your customers.
2. MiniProfiler 2.0 - @samsaffron
Lightning talk
3. Improv, or Nick Drew with a taster on DevOps @ ninemsn
(Sorry, Leo's talk on Javascript has been postponed as he's now on a plane to New York!)
As per usual RSVP using the poll on the right of the site -or- via the February event on Facebook, and don't forget to Like the new Sydney Alt.Net Facebook page as well.
1. SignalR - Justin King
In this session I will show you how to use SignalR, a Microsoft Async library for building real-time web applications. SignalR creates a persistent connection between the server and client(s) allowing data to be pushed from server to the client. I will do a practical demonstration of how to setup an existing solution to take advantage of SignalR and ways to enhance the client experience for your customers.
2. MiniProfiler 2.0 - @samsaffron
Lightning talk
3. Improv, or Nick Drew with a taster on DevOps @ ninemsn
(Sorry, Leo's talk on Javascript has been postponed as he's now on a plane to New York!)
As per usual RSVP using the poll on the right of the site -or- via the February event on Facebook, and don't forget to Like the new Sydney Alt.Net Facebook page as well.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
January Meeting - Kinect and Improv
It's a New Year and it's time to fulfil that New Year's resolution you made about getting to more community events. What better way to do that than getting along to this months meeting where we're looking at something new and trying something new.
Our two sessions this month are as follows:
The Technology behind Microsoft Kinect - Lewis Benge
This session will spend some time looking at how the popular Microsoft Kinect actually works, its limitations, and competitors. We’ll discuss the various libraries that are available for use, and the pros and cons of each – as well as getting in to some code around getting up and running using this unique technology.
What we’ll cover:
Improv Session - Various Artists
Yes, this session one is an experiment! It could be really successful, hilarious and fun or it could be a complete, utter and abject failure. You'll just have to show up to find out which it will be.
The idea here is that someone volunteers to talk for 5 minutes or less on potentially any topic at all. The audience then suggests a topic at random. The volunteer/victim then talks on it.
When the 5 minutes is up, we go to the next volunteer and try it again.
As per usual RSVP on the site for catering purposes, spread the word and we'll see you on the night.
Our two sessions this month are as follows:
The Technology behind Microsoft Kinect - Lewis Benge
This session will spend some time looking at how the popular Microsoft Kinect actually works, its limitations, and competitors. We’ll discuss the various libraries that are available for use, and the pros and cons of each – as well as getting in to some code around getting up and running using this unique technology.
What we’ll cover:
- Introduction to TOF sensors.
- How Kinect differs between other hardware.
- Overview of Kinect for Windows, Kinect for Xbox 360, OpenNI/NITE, and Omek platforms
- Getting started with the KfW SDK using a Kinect sensor.
Improv Session - Various Artists
Yes, this session one is an experiment! It could be really successful, hilarious and fun or it could be a complete, utter and abject failure. You'll just have to show up to find out which it will be.
The idea here is that someone volunteers to talk for 5 minutes or less on potentially any topic at all. The audience then suggests a topic at random. The volunteer/victim then talks on it.
When the 5 minutes is up, we go to the next volunteer and try it again.
As per usual RSVP on the site for catering purposes, spread the word and we'll see you on the night.
Monday, November 21, 2011
November Meeting: 3 Pack
For November, we have 3 interesting short talks:
John Bristowe (@JohnBristowe) - The Life and Times of a Developer Evangelist
The role of a Developer Evangelist is certainly an interesting one. From the vantage point of where John Bristowe has sat for the past number of years, he’s seen a lot – having worked as a Developer Evangelist for Microsoft for the past six years and now with Telerik APAC. In this session, John will share with you some of his more memorable experiences over the past decade and provide insights into the state of the tech industry today as it pertains to software development.
Joshua Roth - How To Write Less Comments
Uncle Bob Martin's book Clean Code opened my eyes to the beauty and importance writing of clean code. The good news is that writing clean code is much easier than you might think. I'll be sharing a few a simple techniques that you can easily apply to your daily coding that will help turn your code into a thing of beauty. At the very least, future maintainers of your code will curse your name a few less times due to your contributions to the code base.
Aaron Powell (@slace) - Lightweight Editors
VS is our standard editor but when you're not using .NET what should you go for? Or how about the crazy idea of ditching VS for .NET dev too
This will be the last meeting for the year, so you don't want to miss it :-)
And as always, please RSVP via the poll on the site.
John Bristowe (@JohnBristowe) - The Life and Times of a Developer Evangelist
The role of a Developer Evangelist is certainly an interesting one. From the vantage point of where John Bristowe has sat for the past number of years, he’s seen a lot – having worked as a Developer Evangelist for Microsoft for the past six years and now with Telerik APAC. In this session, John will share with you some of his more memorable experiences over the past decade and provide insights into the state of the tech industry today as it pertains to software development.
Joshua Roth - How To Write Less Comments
Uncle Bob Martin's book Clean Code opened my eyes to the beauty and importance writing of clean code. The good news is that writing clean code is much easier than you might think. I'll be sharing a few a simple techniques that you can easily apply to your daily coding that will help turn your code into a thing of beauty. At the very least, future maintainers of your code will curse your name a few less times due to your contributions to the code base.
Aaron Powell (@slace) - Lightweight Editors
VS is our standard editor but when you're not using .NET what should you go for? Or how about the crazy idea of ditching VS for .NET dev too
This will be the last meeting for the year, so you don't want to miss it :-)
And as always, please RSVP via the poll on the site.
Monday, October 10, 2011
October: Windows 8 Install-fest and Hack Night
Following the "Practice, Don't Preach" motto this month, we're running a Windows 8 Install-fest and Hack night. The idea is simple:
1. No Windows? No Problem! Want to install Windows 8 into a VM, bootable VHD or some other device and you just haven't had the time to download or install it yet? Bring your gear along and we'll sort that out for you. Just sign that insurance waiver first! :-D
2. Got Windows? Great! It's time to understand how Metro apps work in more detail. What better way than to set aside some specific time and do some exploring and learning with others! Come along and poke Windows hard in the gut! You can try and build something awesome in one night if you want (and we hope you do), but far more importantly we want you to learn something and share what you learned with others.
For the record, we don't care if you want to use HTML/JS/CSS, C# or C++, heck we'll even let you use VB.NET if you really, really want to. Whatever the case, come for the fun, the learning and the pizza!
See you there!
And as always, RSVP via the poll on the site.
1. No Windows? No Problem! Want to install Windows 8 into a VM, bootable VHD or some other device and you just haven't had the time to download or install it yet? Bring your gear along and we'll sort that out for you. Just sign that insurance waiver first! :-D
2. Got Windows? Great! It's time to understand how Metro apps work in more detail. What better way than to set aside some specific time and do some exploring and learning with others! Come along and poke Windows hard in the gut! You can try and build something awesome in one night if you want (and we hope you do), but far more importantly we want you to learn something and share what you learned with others.
For the record, we don't care if you want to use HTML/JS/CSS, C# or C++, heck we'll even let you use VB.NET if you really, really want to. Whatever the case, come for the fun, the learning and the pizza!
See you there!
And as always, RSVP via the poll on the site.
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