Another reminder from your friendly neighborhood C# Study Group - http://www.csharpstudygroup.com

I'd like to apologies to everyone about last month - I do hope that everyone understands how sometimes clients can keep you pretty busy. That was the case with me. A little bit of over-time, a little bit of travel and a whole lot of work. Hopefully things will settle down a little and I can get back to research and put some more time into the C# Study Group.

*** Upcoming Meetings ***
Pasadena - February 20, 2003 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Session #1: OOP Techniques
This is actually a short presentation since most of you already know most OOP Techniques - however, it does show some techniques used in C# that may be new those learning

Session #2: Object Oriented Concepts
C# Introduces several new OOP features - as we’ve been working with C# we see that programming has taken a turn in a different direction. Some features are good while others can be confusing. In either case, these new features will change the way you program.

Many New Techniques are influence by Strict Typing - we’ve seen that C# is a very strict typed language. It expects you properly type variables before casting, you need indicate the data type on parameters, the list goes on and on…

Other Features are subtle but important - although C# is considered a strict typed language there are a few places where missing modifiers can cause unexpected behavior in your code


Woodland Hills - March 3, 2003
Session #1: Looking at Frameworks
Microsoft's .NET Framework is a "bag-o-development-goodies". It's a tool set for building applications ranging from games to utilities and even business applications. But where do you start and what do you use?

For this we have frameworks. In this session we'll cover the different companies that provide frameworks that assist you in building applications. We'll also be taking an in dept look at Oakleaf's Mere Mortals.NET Framework. This is a session you don't want to miss!

*** INETA Goodies ***
Where do I begin? I'll start with Window 2003 Final Beta CD's, ChartFX for .NET, AppDev Training CD's and Upgrading to .NET Microsoft's Press Book. Plus a lot more goodies. I guarantee you won't leave without something.

*** DevTeach News ***
-DevTeach early bird has been extended to February 28th
DevTeach is pleased to announce that it has extended its early bird registration for its spring conference to February 28th. Attendees are now able to benefit of an extended discount to register for the main conference at 799.00$ CAD. DevTeach focuses on ..NET, SQL Server and Visual FoxPro. It will be presented in Montreal from May 10-13, 2003. (www.DevTeach.com)

-User group members rebate at DevTeach
DevTeach is proud to announce its user groups rebate program. We are offering 50.00$ off the registration cost to all members of user groups registered with INETA or to the Universal Thread. To benefit of this rebate, members need to enter a rebate code when processing their registration. This rebate can be combined with the early bird discount which gives a 200.00$ rebate until February 28th. Those rebate expire March 31st. Contact victor@options-sc.com for the registration code.

*** Knowledge Net ***
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3. The very latest plans for .NET, directly from Microsoft Special Guest Instructor Blain Barton.

.NET Demystified is not an online seminar, but a true course that will give you a solid foundation on your path to .NET success.

Mini-Course: ".NET Demystified"
Date/Time: Friday, February 28, 2003:
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (PST)
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Robert Barr, KnowledgeNet
Certifications: MCSE, MCDBA, MCAD, MCT

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Speicial Gst: Blain Barton, Microsoft
With over 15 years of experience with Microsoft, Blain has
trained over 130,000 technical professionals worldwide and
is a recognized expert in the development of training events
covering Microsoft's latest technologies.

To register for this online Mini-Course please visit: http://www.knowledgenet.com/newsroom/events/register-net.jsp

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*** RSVP for our next meeting in Pasadena ***
Once again, pizza is on me for this meeting. Make your RSVP so that we know how many people are showing up and what topping you want the pizza. See you then...

Until next time - Happy coding!