18 November 2009
Elite Web Optimization Event – Cambridge 12/9
A good opportunity to learn about the Microsoft Web Platform , interoperability, the WebsiteSpark program and more is coming to NERD in Cambridge, presented NaviSite and Microsoft. Elite Web Optimization Event December 9th 2009 10:00AM-6:00PM New England
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31 October 2009
ASP.NET MVC Resource Guide
This post is inspired by the presentation that Patrick Hynds and I gave on ASP.NET MVC at StackOverflow’s DevDays conference in Boston . Whether you attended DevDays or happen on this from the web, I hope this is useful for you to learn more
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30 October 2009
Five MSDN Roadshows Touring the East Coast
Back in February of 2007, we kicked off the Northeast MSDN Roadshow with a tour of five cities to wax poetic about the then sparking-new .NET Framework 3.0. We drove many miles, threw things at audience members, showed a lot of code, and had a blast.
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29 October 2009
Professional Developers Conference (PDC) Update
The Professional Developers Conference (PDC) is November 17-19 in Los Angeles, and will be one of the best ways to get your fill of the latest developer tech: PDC Site PDC Behind the Scenes PDC What’s Happening PDC on Twitter Content Tagged PDC09 on Channel9
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28 October 2009
Code Camps in Albany, NY and Stamford, CT Coming Soon
Next Saturday (November 7th) will bring two more Code Camps to the northeast, one in Albany, NY and the other in Stamford, CT. Code Camps are free, community events for connecting with and learning from fellow developers. If you can make it to one
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20 October 2009
New Cape Cod XNA Group – First Meeting Friday 10/23
The new Cape Cod XNA user group will offer a chance to learn and share knowledge about creating games with XNA (which builds on .NET to make games for the PC, XBox 360, and Zune.) The group’s first meeting is this Friday, October 23rd, at Venture in Hyannis:
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13 October 2009
Northeast MSDN Roadshow - “Don’t Fear the Coder” Tour
As in 2007 and 2008, we like to run a pre-winter Roadshow series before the really deep snow blankets the roads. I’m glad to say everything’s lined up for us to to get the word out for the next series! These are free events, running 9:30 to 3:30,
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12 October 2009
Code Camp 12 – The Schedule!
We’re on the home stretch for this Saturday’s New England Code Camp 12: “The Developer Dozen” ( what is Code Camp? ), a free day filled with with technology sessions given by the area developer community. New England
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02 October 2009
New England Code Camp 12 Update
Things are rolling along well toward Saturday, October 17th , when New England Code Camp will descend for a twelfth time upon Waltham, MA! An update on sessions, the Call for Speakers, and contributing companies: Camp is now up to 39 sessions by
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30 September 2009
A Guide to the Internet Explorer 8 Developer Tools
This is a follow up post for a talk I recently gave at the The Ajax Experience conference in Boston about using the developer tools included with Internet Explorer 8. Want to see the tools in action? I have a screencast on Internet Explorer 8 from
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30 September 2009
Free Antivirus Protection with Microsoft Security Essentials
A short and simple post… Need antivirus and antimalware protection? Want it for free? Then download Microsoft Security Essentials now: Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses,
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28 September 2009
WebsiteSpark – A Jumpstart for Web Development and Design Companies
Having just posted about a Boston-area opportunity for BizSpark companies , I realized I hadn’t yet mentioned the new WebsiteSpark program , so… WebsiteSpark Similar to BizSpark , WebsiteSpark is a new program for web development/design companies and
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27 September 2009
Windows 7 Incubation Week Boston – October 5
After other successful Microsoft BizSpark Incubation Weeks, it’s good to have another coming to the Boston area. Microsoft BizSaprk Incubation Week Boston will be from October 5th through the 9th at the Microsoft Technology Center in Waltham, MA. This
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27 September 2009
Announcing the Boston Azure User Group
Cloud computing is capturing an increasing amount of mindshare recently, with the Windows Azure platform as a way to build new cloud applications and integrate cloud-based services with existing ones. With that in mind, the Boston Azure User Group has
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21 September 2009
BarCampManchester 4 on September 26
For tech folks in and near New Hampshire, this weekend’s BarCampManchester 4 will be a great opportunity to learn, share, and network. BarCamp will be Saturday, September 26th from 9:30 – 4:30 at UNH Manchester and registration is free. Like other BarCamps
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