Posts Tagged ‘developer’

1. Announcing MADExpo

   Posted on February 28th, 2011 by Kevin

   Here in the Mid-Atlantic, we’re a productive group.  We host code camps in  most of our major areas, we have a dozen very successful user groups, and we’re dedicated to making developers like ourselves better at what they do.

   A couple months ago, we held a leadership summit for the Mid-Atlantic.  Several of us discussed the possibility of hosting a major event in our area, similar to a CodeStock, DevLink, or CodeMash.

   MADExpo was born.

   So what is MADExpo?  Short for Mid Atlantic Developer Expo, it’s a two day event that spans across several aspects of the development community.  Whether you’re a Ruby or .NET guy, or you’re active in robotics and microcontrollers, we want you to come to MADExpo.

   I’m personally very excited to see MADExpo come together, because it’s right in my back yard (Hampton, VA).  If you come out to MADExpo, be sure to bring your family, since you’re only minutes away from theme parks, beaches, historical areas, museums, and whatever else you could imagine.

   When is MADExpo?

   June 30th and July 1st, 2011

   Where is MADExpo?

   Hampton, VA.  Venue details will come soon.

   Can I sign up to speak?

   Absolutely!  We haven’t opened up speaker submissions yet, but we will soon.  Please keep an eye out.

   Where can I learn more?!

   Go to http://madexpo.us!

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

2. Speaking at NoVA Code Camp

   Posted on December 6th, 2010 by Kevin

   If you’re in the DC area on December 11h, join me at the Northern Virginia Code Camp!  This event happens twice a year, and it’s a great resource if you’re trying to be active in the developer community.

   I’m going to be presenting my first “soft” talk entitled “Getting Starting in Community Speaking”.  It’s designed to take you from an attendee to a speaker, deal with any nightmares you might have about it, and answer any questions that are aching to be asked.

   I hope to see you all there!  Register today:

   http://www.novacodecamp.org

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

3. Azure Boot Camp – Virginia Beach

   Posted on May 3rd, 2010 by Kevin

   Tell your friends!  On July 7th and 8th, the Hampton Roads .NET Users Group is hosting it’s first major event.  We’re lucky to have David Makogon leading us in a 2-day Azure Boot Camp.  If you’ve been looking at Azure as an option for developing next generation web application, then this event is not to be missed!

   And this event is 100% FREE OF CHARGE!  All you have to do is show up!

   Event registration for Azure Boot Camp – Virginia Beach, VA

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

4. Windows Phone 7 Developer Refresh

   Posted on April 30th, 2010 by Kevin

   If you’re like me, and you’ve been waiting for an update to the Windows Phone 7 developer tools, you’re in luck!  They were released yesterday!

   My major grip about the first release was that I *had* to install Visual Studio 2010 Express.  I have nothing against the express tools, and I think they’re awesome if you’re a hobbyist developer with a low budget.  Express does everything the regular versions do, with exceptions.  However, I have Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate… why should I have to install Express as well.

   The Windows Phone 7 Developer Refresh actually doesn’t fix the need for Express.  What it does add is support for the templates inside of Visual Studio 2010, if you have another version installed.  The only annoyance you’ll see is that you have Start menu items for both Visual Studio 2010 and Visual Studio 2010 Express. 

   Everything seems to be working fine from my end, so I suggest you go and get it today!

   Link to Windows Phone 7 Developer Refresh

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

5. Join the Mid Atlantic Developer List!

   Posted on March 8th, 2010 by Kevin

   Are you a developer in the Mid Atlantic?

   Are you interested in the the goings on in the Mid Atlantic?

   If you answered YES to either question, then you might want to join the Mid Atlantic Developer group!  This group is free to join, and you’ll be in direct contact with other developers in the Mid Atlantic region.

   If you’re a user group leader, use the list to look for speakers.  If you’re a community speaker, use the group to look for speaking opportunities.  Interested in speaking, but not sure how to get started?  Use the group as a resource to get started in your community involvement.

   We’re here to support each other!

   Join Today!
   http://midatlanticdevs.groups.live.com/

   Also, if you’re interested in the Southern Developer community, I would recommend you also join the Southern Developer Community started by Keith Elder.  And yes, I totally ripped this idea from Keith.  Thanks Keith!