28 Mar
2010

Boise Code Camp 2010: Distributed Event-Driven Architecture Session Notes

I presented a session on event-driven architecture (with examples using NServiceBus) at Boise Code Camp yesterday.  I had a great turnout and great feedback. Thanks so much to those who attended!  If you attended and have any feedback/constructive criticism, please leave a comment! For those who missed the session ? or for those who would […]

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28 Mar
2010

Boise Code Camp 2010 Sample Code

Thank you all who attended my sessions.  As promised I am posting my sample code for both of my presentations. Get the source for Building Silverlight Line of Business Application With CSLA Get the source for Silverlight 4 Unleashed If you have questions, comments, or concerns feel free to speak your mind.  See you next […]

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27 Mar
2010

An Address on the Craft

This morning I gave an opening address at the Boise Code Camp. Several people have asked for the text of that address, so I provide it here without modification. —————————————————————— This morning I ask you to consider why you are here. We in this room hold the mantle of our predecessors who have bettered the […]

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26 Mar
2010

Don’t Give Up on the State Pattern Just Yet – Revisited

In my previous post on the subject, I showed how you can remove some of the friction caused by applying the State pattern. In fact, as some of you rightfully pointed out, this friction isn?t caused by the State pattern itself but by a violation of the Interface Segregation Principle.   The use of role interfaces […]

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