Name: [Jan 2024] Benefits and Challenges of .NET 8 & Azure Functions for Modern Dev
Start: 2024-01-09T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-01-09T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 801 Broadway Ave NW #101

**Location:** In Person @ the new Vervint office.

**Agenda:**

* 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Welcome and Introductions
* 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM:

**The Benefits and Challenges of .NET 8 and Azure Functions for Modern Cloud Development - Matt Shanahan**

Microsoft released the latest version of their .NET framework last November. For many apps, the upgrade is simple and straightforward, and you'll be up and running in no time. But for other apps, there may be reason to pause and reconsider your upgrade path. Learn about what's new in .NET 8 and what you need to know about .NET 8 and Azure Functions before you migrate.

* 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking and wrap-up.

Brian McKeiver

West Michigan Azure User Group

The Global AI Community

Microsoft

Technology

.NET

Software Development

Cloud Computing

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

Microsoft Azure

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

Office 365

Artificial Intelligence

Matt has been working in the software development space in Grand Rapids for over 15 years, specializing in Microsoft technologies. Professional experience ranges from building .NET desktop apps and Windows services, .NET APIs, SQL Server/Cosmos databases, and the occasional web app. His preferred focus is on the cloud-native Azure backend services, persistence layer, and DevOps. He has a passion for mentoring other developers and working closely with the customer to deliver scalable and testable code to automate business processes, as well as designing and building cloud architecture solutions. When he’s not practicing his passion of the Microsoft technology stack, Matt enjoys running, cycling, and dreaming of one day escaping the Michigan winters.

Matt Shanahan