Keynote Presentations
Developing with Microsoft Tools: Past, Present and Future
Jeff Zado, Microsoft
April 25, 9 a.m.
Change is the only constant. And as society continues to evolve the pace of change is accelerating, fuelled by Moore’s Law and the global explosion in bandwidth. Improved access to information is driving the adoption of mobile devices and applications, opening up a new world of opportunities for developers. But this constant, rapid change brings new challenges. Today’s developers are being asked to leverage the latest tools and infrastructure to create what was once thought to be impossible.
This keynote will look at the changing world around us, and the opportunities it presents to developers. A discussion and demonstration of key current and future Microsoft tools will provide attendees with the insight they need to make the best IT decisions for their organizations.
NEW! The Future of Programming Languages
John Lam, ObjectSharp
April 26, 9 a.m.
The tools that we use as software developers help us create new code faster. Yet, this is not what most of us do in our jobs; what we really do is transform existing code into version N + 1. The tool vendors have taken notice and given us new tools that support automated refactoring, unit tests and code coverage analysis. But perhaps the problem isn’t our tools; perhaps the problem is our programming languages.
We are rapidly approaching a tipping point in programming languages. Looming on the horizon are dynamically-typed languages such as Python and Ruby. These languages trade straight-line performance for increased programmer productivity and happiness. When coupled with the richness of the .NET platform, you have a remarkably powerful tool for creating business applications. Come see the future of programming languages today.
Expert Panel Answers Your Questions
April 27, 9 a.m.
Hear our top speakers and experienced developers share their thoughts on the topics you’ve heard about at the conference, and trends in the industry that are important to you. Step up to the mike and ask for their insights on issues important to the Windows development community. Panel lineup: Billy Hollis, Chris Kinsman, Keith Pleas, Brian Randell and Richard Hale Shaw.
