We’ve held two Applied.NET meetings at work. There’s been a lot of interest but I’ve found the hardest part is making the discussion relevant. It’s hard to explain a complex idea using simple examples and in a short amount of time. Luckily, we are starting a new project at work to allow employees to register for events (like training). It will replace an existing system, include new functionality, and be a great opportunity to utilize newer technology. I’m looking forward to getting started as it should help drive home new ideas and expose everyone to a new way of working together.

Last summer a coworker and I were fortunate enough to attend a boot camp lead by Jean-Paul Boodhoo. Wow, what an experience, JP is an insanely smart developer and a wonderful person in general. By the end of the week I was inspired to be the same. I’ve continued to hone my skills through use and further study and I feel that I have grown to a point where I can begin to share my knowledge with others.
Tomorrow, I will be leading a discussion at work, it’s the first in what I hope will be a continued and successful endeavor that I am calling Applied.NET. I have planned out the first couple of topics and will be coding out examples during the meeting.