Nonnenberg's Notes

Hey everyone. You've probably noticed that I haven't posted on this blog in over a year. With new job responsibilies came a new set of priorities - and, to be honest, fewer interesting things I could post about.

So, this is a post to acknowledge the reality that this blog is done. There's a good chance that I'll come back with a few of my side coding projects and insight into the way Microsoft ships software (know what "shiproom" is?) - this time as a contributor on the VB and C# team blogs. Watch Charlie's blog for a pointer!

So long for now, and feel free to unsubscribe! :0) You can always reach me at scottno@microsoft.com.

Show up and talk to members of the DLinq team. What's DLinq, you ask? Well, to understand that you'll need to know what LINQ is - you can start with the blurb below, read more about it here and install the latest CTP. It's very cool stuff.

DLinq Chat
"The LINQ Project is a codename for a set of extensions to the .NET Framework that encompass language-integrated query, set, and transform operations. DLinq is a component of LINQ which allows access to data stored in relational databases. We're actively designing and developing this technology - show up and join the DLinq team to participate in that process or just get a better understanding! Don't know much about LINQ or DLinq yet? Start here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/future/linq/"

The official chat schedule entry. Add a reminder to your calendar. The chatroom itself. All upcoming developer chats. Have some time zone questions?

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]

Show up and talk to members of the C# IDE team - the people who bring you Visual Studio's C# intellisense, code colorization. and more. Pick their brains: ask or say anything!

C# IDE Chat
"Code snippets, enhanced intellisense, type colorization, refactoring, improved code navigation, metadata as source, Edit and Continue! There are so many great new C# IDE features in Visual Studio 2005 - there's a lot to talk about! Or perhaps you have a question about Visual Studio 2003 or what we're planning for the next version? It's your choice! Join the C# IDE team for a chat completely directed by your questions."

The official chat schedule entry. Add a reminder to your calendar. The chatroom itself. All upcoming developer chats. Have some time zone questions?

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]

Show up and talk to members of the C# compiler and language design team - ask design questions, request features, anything. Or just spend some time hanging out with other C# developers!

The C# Language
"Want to know more about anonymous delegates in C# 2.0, or our design rationale for them? Have some questions about our current thinking on C# 3.0 and LINQ? Perhaps you'd like to share your ideas with other C# users or the C# language team. Join the C# team for all that and more - it's all up to you! Don't know much about LINQ? Start here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/future/linq/"

The official chat schedule entry. Add a reminder to your calendar. The chatroom itself. All upcoming developer chats. Have some time zone questions?

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]

Log in with us and spend some time talking about your favorite tool for writing C# code! Come to ask questions, suggest new features, or just hang out with the people who work on the tool you use!

The C# IDE
"Code snippets, enhanced intellisense, type colorization, refactoring, improved code navigation, metadata as source, Edit and Continue! There are so many great new C# IDE features in Visual Studio 2005 - there's a lot to talk about! Or perhaps you have a question about Visual Studio 2003 or what we're planning for the next version? It's your choice! Join the C# IDE team for a chat completely directed by your questions."

The official chat schedule entry. Add a reminder to your calendar. The chatroom itself. All upcoming developer chats. Have some time zone questions?

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]

The DLinq team will be ready and waiting for your questions and comments at this date and time in this chatroom: http://msdn.microsoft.com/chats/chatroom.aspx. This is otherwise known as a chat - a great opportunity to speak directly with the people who develop the software you might just end up using!

DLinq
"The LINQ Project is a codename for a set of extensions to the .NET Framework that encompass language-integrated query, set, and transform operations. DLinq is a component of LINQ which allows access to data stored in relational databases. We're actively designing and developing this technology - show up and join the DLinq team to participate in that process or just get a better understanding! Don't know much about LINQ or DLinq yet? Start here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/future/linq/"

The official chat schedule entry. Add a reminder to your calendar. The chatroom itself. All upcoming developer chats. Have some time zone questions?

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]

Lots of very cool thing are happening with C# 3.0 - show up to talk about them, or show up to get more in-depth knowledge about C# 2.0. Or just come and hang out with us!

The C# Language
Want to know more about anonymous delegates in C# 2.0, or our design rationale for them? Have some questions about our current thinking on C# 3.0 and LINQ? Perhaps you'd like to share your ideas with other C# users or the C# language team. Join the C# team for all that and more - it's all up to you! Don't know much about LINQ? Start here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/future/linq/

The official chat schedule entry. Add a reminder to your calendar. The chatroom itself. All upcoming developer chats. Have some time zone questions?

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]

Well, I knew it would happen at some point. Here it is: http://channel9.msdn.com/showpost.aspx?postid=164928

The topic of the day is Debugger Visualizers!

Let's talk about new features, or let's talk about how to better use features you already know about. The team will be there - pick their brains!

The C# IDE
Code snippets, enhanced intellisense, type colorization, refactoring, improved code navigation, metadata as source, Edit and Continue! There are so many great new C# IDE features in Visual Studio 2005 - there's a lot to talk about! Or perhaps you have a question about Visual Studio 2003 or what we're planning for the next version? It's your choice! Join the C# IDE team for a chat completely directed by your questions.

The official chat schedule entry. Add a reminder to your calendar. The chatroom itself. All upcoming developer chats. Have some time zone questions?

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]

C# Test Manager, Rusty Miller, is looking for some passionate talent for his team. You know you wanna work in Building 41. :0)

Ever wonder if we're planning on releasing a service pack for Visual Studio 2003? Well, we are. And we've just released a Servicing Site on MSDN talking about our plans, standard procedures, update history, and more. Check it out.

Not to be forgotten, of course is the Visual Studio Support Center. A great starting point if you've got questions or issues with one of our products. Or you could just email me. :0)

Alright, alright. I admit it. I've been a slacker lately. Pretty much everything I've posted to my blog in the past five or six months has been a chat announcement. Sorry about that.

But there is a reason! I've switched jobs - I'm not longer a feature PM. Starting in June, I transitioned into the C# Release Program Manager role. What does that mean, you ask? If you knew what Shaykat Chaudhuri did on the C# team did, then you know what I do. He was C# Release PM but is now on the XBox Live team - yes, he probably does have an XBox 360 in his office. And no, I don't have one yet. My only (and first) console is a PS2. Just finished Shadow of the Colussus recently - a very nice game, both for length, visuals, and gameplay. Can't say much for replayability. But then, I'm intentionally avoiding that due to the other things I have to do. Like watch Season 2 of Scrubs on DVD. :0)

I digress. The point is that I'm doing something different now. More of a project management role - setting goals and making sure we hit them. There are also a few other things that come along with that, like managing our interactions with the servicing arm of our division or making sure that we manage the performance of the software we write. I don't design features anymore - I design the success of the team. :0)

Have any ideas?

This is our first official DLinq chat. We're still early in the planning and development stage, so we can react to your feedback much more easily. Show up and tell us what's on your mind!

DLinq
"The LINQ Project is a codename for a set of extensions to the .NET Framework that encompass language-integrated query, set, and transform operations. DLinq is a component of LINQ which allows access to data stored in relational databases. We're actively designing and developing this technology - show up and join the DLinq team to participate in that process or just get a better understanding! Don't know much about LINQ or DLinq yet? Start here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/future/linq/"

The official chat schedule entry. Add a reminder to your calendar. The chatroom itself. All upcoming developer chats. Have some time zone questions?

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]

The C# Language
"Want to know more about anonymous delegates in C# 2.0, or our design rationale for them? Have some questions about our current thinking on C# 3.0? Perhaps you'd like to share your ideas with other C# users or the C# language team. Join the C# team for all that and more - it's all up to you!"

We've got some great stuff on the drawing board for C# 3.0. Check out our drawing boards (linked below) and come talk to us! We'll be there!

• Channel 9 has a good LINQ intro with Anders: http://channel9.msdn.com/Showpost.aspx?postid=114680
• Official MSDN LINQ site: http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/future/linq
• Preview bits (compatible with VS2005 RTM) http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/7/0/4703eba2-78c4-4b09-8912-69f6c38d3a56/LINQ%20Preview.msi

The official chat schedule entry. Add a reminder to your calendar. The chatroom itself. All upcoming developer chats. Have some time zone questions?

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]

The C# IDE
"Code snippets, enhanced intellisense, type colorization, refactoring, improved code navigation, metadata as source, Edit and Continue! There are so many great new C# IDE features in Visual Studio 2005 - there's a lot to talk about! Or perhaps you have a question about the future? It's your choice! Join the C# IDE team for a chat completely directed by your questions."

Visual Studio 2005 is out! If you already use it, show up to learn how to use it better or to understand our rationale for including a particular behavior. If you don't already use it, show up and learn about all the great reasons you should! We'll see you there!

The official chat schedule entry. The chatroom itself. Mark your calendar with this iCalendar (.ics) file. All upcoming developer chats.

[check my chats category for the next C# chat]