August 2009 - Posts

• Sep 3: Writing Better Code with Visual Studio 2008 Developer Edition by Steve Andrews

  Please REGISTER for the Richmond .NET user group meeting.  Thank you for registering!   Meeting Sponsor: Synigent Writing Better Code with Visual Studio 2008 Developer Edition by Steve Andrews Thursday, Sep 3, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Social Time starts at 6:00! Location: Markel Plaza 4600 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 [map] Abstract Ever wonder what it would take to really build software that has fewer bugs, runs faster, and is still maintainable? Visual Studio Team Edition for Software Developers includes several tools to assist in writing quality code. In this session, we'll learn how to create and use unit tests, review code coverage across tests, and how to use the code analysis and profiling tools to ensure your code conforms to accepted industry or internal design guidelines. Bio Steve Andrews is a Team System MVP and INETA speaker, and has been working as a developer for more than 9 years. During this time, he has designed and developed applications in such widely varying areas as trust accounting, medical information management, supply chain management, and retail systems. Steve is also a MCTS, ICSOO, and community fanatic. Posted Aug 31 2009, 05:39 PM by darrell Filed under: meeting announcements

• Aug 6: Business Rule Engines by Mike DiIorio

  Please REGISTER for the Richmond .NET user group meeting.  Thank you for registering!   Meeting Sponsor: UDig Business Rules Engines: Building Flexibility and Visibility into Software by Mike DiIorio Thursday, Aug 6, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Social Time starts at 6:00! Location: Markel Plaza 4600 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 [map] Abstract There are a number of techniques and design patterns that help system architects separate application designs into logical layers. Even with the use of these design patterns, a significant amount of business logic is still buried in a compiled codebase making it more difficult to identify and change. This presentation will discuss the role of the Business Rule Engine (BRE) and demonstrate how it can make it easier to manage decision logic across the enterprise. Bio Mike Diiorio is a Lead Consultant and Architect for CapTech Ventures, Inc. Prior to joining the firm in 2001, Mike was the drummer for house bands on board the ships of Premier, Princess and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Mike holds Bachelor degrees in Music Industry and Computer Information Systems from James Madison University. He is a Microsoft Certified Application Developer and has achieved Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist credentials in .NET 2.0 Web Development and BizTalk Server 2006. Posted Aug 03 2009, 10:35 AM by darrell