SQLBits, the sponsors: Microsoft | Idera Quest Software | Solid Quality Learning | redgate I attended the first DDD-style SQL conference held in Reading last Saturday: SQLBits. It was an excellent event, well organised and very slick. Some really nice touches too, like coaches from Reading railway station to the venue at Microsoft’s Thames Valley … Continue reading SQLBits – post-event
SQLBits, the sponsors: Microsoft | Idera Quest Software | Solid Quality Learning | redgate Test driven development is one of the current hot topics in software development, but how far can these principles be applied in the world of SQL? In this session I will look at the principles of TDD and other testing options … Continue reading 029 – SQLBits – Richard Fennell on SQL Server Unit Testing
Recorded at SQLBits, 6th October 2007, Dave does a good job entertaining a packed room of 120 delegates in a Top of the Pops style! Video: SQLBits – Dave McMahon – Top Ten SQL Keywords Technorati Tags: SQLBits, Dave McMahon, SQL, SQL Server, Top Ten SQL Keywords, NxtGenUG, Top of the Pops
The agenda for SQLBIts can be found here: http://sqljunkies.com/WebLog/simons/archive/2007/10/01/SQLBits_Final_Agenda.aspx Technorati Tags: SQLBits
Saturday October 6th sees the first SQL Community conference: SQLBits – http://www.SQLBits.com 20 sessions in 4 tracks (Business Intelligence, DBA, Development and Katmai) on a Saturday in Reading at a cost of £0. Registration is now open, places are going fast, we have room for just 350 attendees. Voting – you choose the sessions You … Continue reading UK Community Event – SQLBits – Sat 6th October 2007
On the 30th of January 2010, the eighth DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper (DDD8) took place at Microsoft’s Reading Campus. 20 sessions over four session rooms – it’s an event that attracts a lot of attention, both from speakers and attendees. For example, DDD7 in November 2008 attracted 79 session submissions (100 inc. grok talks) gathered over a period … Continue reading DDD8 – post-event commentary #DDD8
As part of another exercise, I have been looking through the speaker lists for the seven DDD Reading events that we’ve run in the UK so far. Thinking about the number of unique speakers who submitted sessions vs. number of sessions submitted, I pulled the the information from each of the first seven events to … Continue reading DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper – some statistics
With REMIX around the corner on 18/19th September 2008, once again the community is gearing up to provide it’s own unique brand of “entertainment while you learn” plus opportunities for all members of the UK Community to take part in events and promote their groups and themselves. To that end, the REMIX team are organising … Continue reading Fancy a chance to have Scott Guthrie watch you speak?
Monday & Tuesday Bad back, stayed at home. Perhaps I rode the roller-coasters too much in Blackpool last week? Wednesday Flew down to London. My son is *still* thinking “home” is London – must fix this soon as he is at an impressionable age. I learn that I have two vendor meetings lined up for … Continue reading Murphy’s Week – 07/07/08
Folks – Zi has done it again – this time it’s in the form of a car sharing wiki! If you are travelling to DDD6 (on November 24th) and are willing to share your car with a like-minded technical person, please make the offer known via the wiki. Similarly, if you are looking for a … Continue reading DDD6 – Car Sharing Wiki
I am pleased to announce that on the 24th of November, there will be two coaches running from Reading railway station to the DDD6 venue at Microsoft’s TVP Campus. The morning coaches will be there from 0800 – the first one will depart when it is full. The second one will depart when it is … Continue reading DDD6 – Free coaches to and from Reading station (and geek dinner)
Last night, I was lucky enough to attend a Scottish Developers meeting in Glasgow. It worked out rather well actually: upon arriving in Glasgow I had beer and a burger with top bloke and colleague Alan. Then the event itself. To finish, a beer with fellow Scottish Developers Colin, Frank and with SQLBits organiser supremo … Continue reading db4o – an object database, for .NET (and Java)