http://www.vbug.net/events/ en-gb Sat, 17 May 2008 19:31:25 GMT http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-Bournemouth-Silverlight-with-Mike-Taulty.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-Bournemouth-Silverlight-with-Mike-Taulty.aspx Tue, 13 May 2008 14:57:44 GMT Date: Tuesday 17 June 2008........Presented by Mike Taulty. Silverlight is Microsoft's new cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering rich media experiences and interactive applications for the Web. Silverlight provides a highly productive platform for designers and developers to collaborate in building a new generation of web experiences enabling you to build visually stunning interactive content and applications that run on multiple browsers and operating systems. Invite us for a spin around the XAML Canvas to experience the capabilities of the Silverlight platform. We'll take an in depth look at what Silverlight is and how we can make use of it in web applications. We'll look at both the 1.0 and 1.1 versions of the technology and probe into the programming model and tools you'll need to build compelling Silverlight applications. We'll also look at some related topics such as calling back-end services and asynchronous content download. Mike Taulty works in the Developer and Platform Group at Microsoft in the UK where he has spent the past few years helping developers understand and get the best from the Microsoft platform. Prior to this, Mike spent 3 years with Microsoft Consulting Services as a consultant on developer technologies. PLEASE ARRIVE FROM 18.00 FOR PROMPT START AT 18.30 http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-LONDON-VStudio-Extensibility-and-Software-Factories-with-Santosh-Benjamin.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-LONDON-VStudio-Extensibility-and-Software-Factories-with-Santosh-Benjamin.aspx Wed, 07 May 2008 12:04:01 GMT Date: Wednesday 25 June 2008........ http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/Vista-Squad-ADONET-and-An-Introduction-to-Microsoft-SoftGrid.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/Vista-Squad-ADONET-and-An-Introduction-to-Microsoft-SoftGrid.aspx Fri, 02 May 2008 12:25:24 GMT Date: Tuesday 27 May 2008........The next Vista Squad meeting has been booked! 27th of May at the London Victoria offices of Microsoft with two great talks lined up. The two great talks: * ADO.NET Entity Framework by Dot Net Solutions' very own Marcus Tillett * An Introduction to Microsoft SoftGrid by Aaron Parker Agenda 6pm: Arrive 6.30pm - 7:30pm: ADO.NET Entity Framework 7.30pm - 8:15: Break, Pizza and drinks 8:15pm - 9:15: SoftGrid 9:15pm: Wrap up http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/VBUG-Newcastle-The-Web-Client-Software-Factory-with-Gary-Short.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/VBUG-Newcastle-The-Web-Client-Software-Factory-with-Gary-Short.aspx Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:39:57 GMT Date: Wednesday 21 May 2008........Architects and developers can use the Web Client Software Factory to quickly incorporate many of the proven practices and patterns of building Web client applications. These practices and patterns have been identified during the development of many Web client applications and their components. The Web Client Software Factory provides an integrated set of guidance that assists architects and developers in creating composite Web applications and page flow client applications. In this talk I will introduce you to the software factory and then I will demonstrate the power of the factory by building a line of business application in real time. http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-REIGATE-Introduction-to-Windows-Workflow-with-Ben-Lamb.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-REIGATE-Introduction-to-Windows-Workflow-with-Ben-Lamb.aspx Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:37:22 GMT Date: Tuesday 3 June 2008........Changing business requirements are the bugbear of the application developer. The Windows Workflow Engine allows business rules to be modelled in a graphical environment, possibly by a business analyst rather than the developer, making changes easier to accommodate. This talk explains the concepts behind Windows Workflow Foundation and demostrates its use. All code samples demonstrated will be making use of the .NET Framework version 3.0. For a preview of the slides and sample code please visit: http://www.benlamb.com/talks Please arrive ready for a prompt 18.30 start.. http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/VBUG-LONDON-Go-With-the-Flow-An-Introduction-to-Windows-Workflow-with-Ben-Lamb.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/VBUG-LONDON-Go-With-the-Flow-An-Introduction-to-Windows-Workflow-with-Ben-Lamb.aspx Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:34:05 GMT Date: Wednesday 21 May 2008........Changing business requirements are the bugbear of the application developer. The Windows Workflow Engine (WWF) allows business rules to be modelled in a graphical environment, possibly by a business analyst rather than the developer, making changes easier to accommodate. This talk explains the concepts behind Windows Workflow Foundation and demostrates its use. Please arrive from 18:00 ready for a PROMPT 18:30 start. http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/XML-and-XQuery-Workshops-for-Data-Integration.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/XML-and-XQuery-Workshops-for-Data-Integration.aspx Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:52:49 GMT Date: Tuesday 20 May 2008........New to XQuery? XQuery offers great promise to enterprise IT architects and developers. This interactive workshop introduces an approach to data services based on XML and XQuery and is based on a typical scenario where a hypothetical IT organization needs to create a set of data services exposing various functionality. During this hands-on workshop we will be writing, testing and deploying a real XML and XQuery-based solution live in front of the audience. The Workshop covers: Transforming XML documents into user-defined formats Aggregating XML documents with relational data Consuming Web services in XQuery Exposing XQuery as data services Integrating with non-XML B2B standards, like EDI Adhering to XML industry standards, such as ACORD for insurance http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-BRIGHTON-Expression-Web-Design-2-with-Ian-Haynes.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-BRIGHTON-Expression-Web-Design-2-with-Ian-Haynes.aspx Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:26:06 GMT Date: Tuesday 10 June 2008........Expression Web V2 has a lot of new features we’ll be exploring, including: PHP support; the easy use of Silverlight and Flash; Photoshop Import - creation of image files from selected psd layers; Ajax controls; ASP.Net 3.5 controls; and more. All demo based with minimum Powerpoint! Ian Haynes has been a professional web developer since 1999, when he started working with FP98 and IE3. His company, Data Insite (http://www.data-insite.co.uk/), has customers across Europe and provides ASP and ASP.Net web applications which to date have included content management systems, document filing systems, email listservers, discussion groups and e-commerce, as well as conventional sites. PLEASE ARRIVE FROM 18.00 READY FOR PROMPT 18.30 START! http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-Peterborough-VBUG-SQL-Server-2008-with-Andras-Belokosztolszki.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-Peterborough-VBUG-SQL-Server-2008-with-Andras-Belokosztolszki.aspx Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:41:56 GMT Date: Tuesday 10 June 2008........SQL Server 2008 is due in Q2 2008. It introduces many new T-SQL language enhancements. In this session we will have a look at the features that are already available in the latest Community Technology Preview of SQL Server 2008. These include the MERGE statement, the new date and time related data types, the hirerachy_id and spatial data types. Please note that you can arrive from 18.00 ready for the 18.30 start. There is a max room size of 30 delegates. Andras is a Software Architect at Red Gate Software (http://www.red-gate.com) http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/VBUG-Bristol-VS2008-Launch-Meeting.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/May-2008/VBUG-Bristol-VS2008-Launch-Meeting.aspx Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:05:21 GMT Date: Wednesday 21 May 2008........With C# 3.0 LINQ will transform the way that .NET developers thinking about accessing data and many are already questioning how they will architect N-tier applications once the VS 2008 ships. In this presentation we look at how LINQ affects the way we structure our applications and answer questions such as is the DAL dead, should entities know how to persist themselves, and more. Ian Cooper has over 15 years of experience delivering Microsoft platform solutions in government, healthcare, and finance. During that time he has worked for the DTi, Reuters, Sungard, Misys and Beazley delivering everything from bespoke enterpise solutions to 'shrink-wrapped' products to thousands of customers. Ian is a passionate exponent of the benefits of OO and Agile. He is test-infected and contagious. When he is not writing C# code he is also the and founder of the London .NET user group. http://www.dnug.org.uk Please arrive from 18.00 ready for PROMPT start at 18.30 http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-MANCHESTER-Using-New-Data-Types-In-2008-with-Andrew-Couch.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/VBUG-MANCHESTER-Using-New-Data-Types-In-2008-with-Andrew-Couch.aspx Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:01:30 GMT Date: Thursday 26 June 2008........With the introduction of new data types in SQL Server 2008 combined with the existing variety of data types in SQL Server 2005, Office 2007 and Share Point there is a need to understand how these choices impact the use and exchange of data. This session reviews the different data types and considers how to select the most appropriate data types with regards to the implications this may have for using the data in various versions of Office and Visual Studio. Along the way there will be an opportunity to explore some of the new features in SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008. http://www.vbug.net/Events/July-2008/VBUG-Manchester-Wheres-my-data-An-intro-to-Spatial-Queries-in-SQL-Srv-08.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/July-2008/VBUG-Manchester-Wheres-my-data-An-intro-to-Spatial-Queries-in-SQL-Srv-08.aspx Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:57:38 GMT Date: Thursday 24 July 2008........It is reckoned that 80-90% of data has a spatial component to it. But what do we do with it now? At best, we constrain it to postcodes. Well, that would be great if we were delivering letters, but the majority of us aren’t. In this session we look at Spatial Queries in SQL Server to see how it works and what can be done with it. Here's what Gary Short said about the session when he saw it: - "Colin MacKay's Spatial Data talk last night really rocked! If you get the chance to see it you should." Colin Angus Mackay is a software developer specialising in Microsoft technologies located in Glasgow, Scotland. He is a Member of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers, Member of the British Computer Society, a Microsoft MVP (C#), a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, a Core Member of Scottish Developers, Code Project MVP for four years running and while not involved in software related pursuits is an amateur photographer, cyclist, map maker and is also the Vice President of Education for South Side Speakers, the Glasgow South Side Branch of Toastmasters International. And if all that wasn’t enough he is also organising Developer Day Scotland. http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/DS-Callards--Business-Objects-Bringing-Data-to-Life-with-Xcelsius.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/June-2008/DS-Callards--Business-Objects-Bringing-Data-to-Life-with-Xcelsius.aspx Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:52:36 GMT Date: Wednesday 18 June 2008........Crystal Xcelsius provides state-of-the-art interactive visual analytics. You can easily transform your Excel spreadsheet into sophisticated data presentations that include unique visual components, then share within PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, Outlook and the Web. "Bringing Data to Life with Xcelsius" - Wednesday 18th June 2008 - is a half-day free seminar, based in London and run in association with Business Objects, that will provide an introduction into the powerful features of Crystal Xcelsius. The seminar will cover how to: Transform Excel spreadsheets into interactive data presentations, Excel dashboards and visual 'What-If' models. Create 'live' dashboards that connect to any type of company data - from corporate databases to personal spreadsheets. Add the clarity and convenience of visual analytics and personalised dashboards to your Business Objects platform. http://www.vbug.net/Events/October-2008/THE-VBUG-NET-ANNUAL-CONFERENCE-2008.aspx http://www.vbug.net/Events/October-2008/THE-VBUG-NET-ANNUAL-CONFERENCE-2008.aspx Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:37:17 GMT Date: Wednesday 22 October 2008........THE VBUG .NET ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2008!