On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 1:15 PM, Paul Flint <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Nick, > > So much for equal time... > > I consider .net brain damage, based upon recent experience. >
I haven't used .net, so I can't comment on it. However, I'll venture a guess that VTSDA is presenting a topic that they have had requests for and/or appeals to a larger number of their members. Personally, I would love to see a similar event for the Java community. Or, in the spirit of inclusiveness, for any languages that are heavily used on Linux. Of course, being a Java developer I am both biased and still well aware that may open source people consider Java just one short step away from MS. That being said, if such an event were to be organized I would be happy to present on any number of Java/General Programming topics. Intro to Java Programming, Advanced Java Programming, Enterprise Java Programming, Software Design and Architecture, Design Patterns, Agile Methods... the list goes on. I am sure there are other members on this list that would also be interested in such a thing. Personally I would be happy to commit to a day of learning and sharing about programming. So, if there is a desire beyond just bashing those poor microsoft-loving folks over at VTSDA, lets do it. Perhaps the folks over on the PHP users list would also participate. Maybe we could even scare up a Ruby/Ruby-on-Rails expert or two? And on a related topic, if there is any interest in starting a local Java Users Group, I'm all ears. I'm also willing to take a lead role in such a thing if there is sufficient interest. Kevin
