"JavaScript Patterns for the C# Developer" by Ben Hoelting

One of the biggest learning curves for C# developers trying to learn JavaScript is getting over the lack of language features available in JavaScript. Simple keywords like Namespace, Class and Interface are not currently available in JavaScript. So how do you create these things and do inheritance in JavaScript? After you attend this session you will know how. We will discuss some of the key differences between JavaScript and C#. Then we will discuss the Design Patterns used by experienced JavaScript developers to write large, maintainable and scalable applications.

Bio: Ben Hoelting [blog] [twitter] [linkedin]

Software Architect for Aspenware, C# MVP and Telerik Insider. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1997 with a BS in Computer Information Systems and a Minor in Computer Science. Ben joined the IT industry in 1996 as an intern and has worked with .NET since its inception back in 2002. Over the last few years he has done some work for the Department of Defense. He left the government world and now works for Aspenware in Denver. His most recent projects include a XAML line of business application that uses the ADO.NET Entity Framework to access the backend data store. He also is working on an MS Office automation project as well as geospatial ASP.NET MVC website. Ben is a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) for Web and Windows .NET 4.0. Finally, Ben is very involved in the local .NET community and is the leader of the South Colorado .NET User Group.

This meeting will be held in the Team USA Swimming building at the Olympic Training Center at our normal meeting time of 5:30 PM - CLICK here TO GET THE LOCATION AND TIME DETAILS.
There is a new security policy at the OTC. We are now entering through the side door (in the loading dock) around the corner from the main entrance. So, if you are facing the main entrance go around the building to the left. There are signs that point to the Carolyn Dirks room. That is where you want to go.