The event will be on in both Dublin and Belfast on September 26^th and September 28^th respectively. This event will be technical deep dive covering Agile Development Methodologies using Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), real-life case studies on source control using Team Foundation Server and hands-on tips and tricks for using VSTS.

More details and registration links are included below.

Hopefully you can make it along to one of the venues.

Note that there is a parallel event running for Database Administrators on the same dates at the same locations covering best practices on how to upgrade from older versions of SQL Server or how to migrate from Oracle to SQL Server 2005.  It will also cover Advanced SQL Server 2005 Integration and Reporting Service. If you think that might better suit your needs (or want a colleague to check it out), you’ll find all the details here.

Hopefully see you there!

Session Title: Developer Tools for Improving Your Software Development Lifecycle Process

Target Audience: Developers, Architects and Development Managers

Details and Registration Links:

• Dublin: 26^th September
• Venue: Burlington Hotel
• Register now for the DUBLIN Event

• Belfast: 28^th Septemer
• Venue: Hilton Hotel
• Register now for the BELFAST Event

Agenda:

12:45 Registration

13:30: Agile Development Methodologies:

This session will highlight many of the benefits gained, as well as the lessons learned from a team experienced with the agile process of software development.

14:30: Source Control and Lifecycle Management:

In this session we will showcase Team Foundation Server, the server component of Microsoft’s new Visual Studio Team System suite of software development lifecycle tools. Team Foundation Server’s integrated approach enables decisions to be made based on real-time information from a single comprehensive data source, providing enhanced collaboration, extensive metrics, and reporting.

15:30: Coffee Break

15:45 Tools, Tips and Tricks

This final session will wrap up with a look at a number of useful tools in Microsoft’s arsenal for project managers, architects and developers to help them improve productivity, reduce time to market, and enhance communication and collaboration for teams of developers.

16:45: Wrap Up