File -> New Year - Duane & Brent

File -> New Year

Start the year off right and make this year the year you get your career in shape. Come do some brain sit-ups as we discuss the various types of .NET projects that are available to you straight out of Visual Studio. Whether you are a rookie or an experienced .NET dev it is a good time to make sure that you have all the information you need to kick off your projects.
We will begin by discussing the various types of .NET projects that can be created through Visual Studio, highlighting their unique features and use cases. Participants will gain insights into projects ranging from Blazor applications to console applications, class libraries, and more.
Following the overview, we will move into a hands-on segment where we will build a .NET project from scratch. This practical demonstration will provide attendees with a step-by-step guide on project setup and best practices.
In addition to project creation, we will address common cross-cutting concerns that developers often encounter. Key topics include Dependency Injection, which helps in managing object lifetimes and dependencies efficiently, and Configuration using the Options pattern, which allows for flexible and manageable application settings.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your .NET expertise and network with fellow developers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Brent Stewart
As a professional software developer with over two decades of experience, Brent has seen many development trends come and go and learned that there is not a shortcut to being a great developer. He enjoys teaching and tries to mentor others whenever he can. When he is not speaking at conferences around the Midwest he can be found helping organize the Kansas City .NET User Group.
He is a creator at heart and has started multiple businesses over the years in a variety of industries. His latest venture is Alien Arc Technologies which allows him to take his ideas and give them form. He loves quality in all things and always try to provide the best quality in everything he does. If it is worth doing, then it is worth doing right.

Duane Newman
Duane is Co-Founder of Alien Arc Technologies, LLC where he focuses on creating apps targeting mobile devices, modern desktops, and the Internet of Things. As a Microsoft MVP and technology enthusiast with a passion for good software he strives to bring solutions that improve or eliminate costly duplication and repetitive processes so more important things can be done. He enjoys teaching others and speaking at conferences on topics such as DevOps, Testing, and Mobile. When not behind a computer screen he can be found sharing his love of SCUBA and all things underwater through his dive shop, Dive Rinse Repeat Scuba (https://drrscuba.com).

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Sponsor: Alien Arc Technologies, LLC
Alien Arc Technologies provides software consulting and project development services. Our technology stack is focused on the C# & .NET ecosystem and adjacent technologies. With decades of experience in web, desktop, and mobile development we bring your projects from concept to deployed.

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