Abstract: Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) is an approach, a mindset to reduce complexities in application development. In its essence, CQRS is the creation of two objects where there was previously only one. CQRS is a very simple pattern that enables opportunities for architecture that may otherwise not exists. I will discuss what CQRS is in its simplest form and how it can be used to; capture business intent, data warehousing, event sourcing, and help reduce application complexity. After giving a brief overview of CQRS, I walk through developing a simple application using DDD and CQRS.

About the Presenter:After graduating Beloit College with a degree in Computer Science, Tony has worked the insurance, medical and financial fields for 10 years. He has a focus on server side technologies for developing scalable systems. He also has interests in functional programing techniques with F#, Linq and Monads. When not behind a computer he can be found running or rock climbing. He has a blog at http://tonyabell.com

Meeting Agenda
* 6:00p Mixer/Networking/Pizza
* 6:30p Presentation Starts
* 8:00p Raffle

Directions: Park in parking structure at 570 E Huntington Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016 . Meeting is across the street in 605 E Huntington Dr. Once parked, use the overhead walk way to get to the building. The meeting will be right inside the door after the walk way.

Abstract: Essential multithreading guidance on using .NET parallel features. We will explore the what, why and especially HOW to use the newly available parallel and multithreaded features of the .NET framework. Whether you are writing server code, website code, Silverlight or desktop apps.

About the Presenters:Nuri Halperin: Principal for +N Consulting Inc (Santa Monica, CA), Nuri brings over 15 years of development and leadership experience in internet, E-Commerce and corporate space. He currently serves as Solution Architect focusing on .Net technologies and platforms. Nuri has successfully championed initiatives in ASP.NET, database, data mining, E-commerce, integration projects and custom component development for specific business needs. In recent years Nuri has been active in the coding community, providing training, mentoring and contributing to the coding community, focusing on cutting edge technologies, C# and core framework programming. His passion for efficient computing and his SDLC perspective bring a unique and valuable contribution to every project he engages in. http://www.plusnconsulting.com

Steve Bearman is an independent software developer with his company, Suzy B Studios. He innovates and develops web and client software for all sectors from science and engineering through business and finance–especially the thorny, complex problems where architecture, algorithms, mathematics, innovation, and performance are critical. Always available to help develop software, he often leads development teams. Along the way he has managed both marketing and operations for a manufacturing corporation, taught graduate computer science, and published technical papers dealing with data. He has a special fondness for good algorithms and appropriate technology.

Meeting Agenda
* 6:00p Mixer/Networking/Pizza
* 6:30p Presentation Starts
* 8:00p Raffle

Directions: Park in parking structure at 570 E Huntington Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016 . Meeting is across the street in 605 E Huntington Dr. Once parked, use the overhead walk way to get to the building. The meeting will be right inside the door after the walk way.

Abstract: All major UI technologies provide some styling mechanism for the UI elements, from simple property assignment to complex CSS. WPF provides an extensive styling mechanism that can be harness to achieve a maintainable and easy to implement architecture. In this talk I will present a case why you should use style and then present different styling architectures in brief. Then I will explain the best styling architecture that I think should be implemented. I will conclude with Demo where I will implement main components of that styling architecture.

About the Presenter:Muhammad Nabeel is a Senior Consultant with in depth knowledge of key frameworks and patterns used in .NET enterprise scale applications. He has been developing using Microsoft technologies for last 12 years. His passion is to keep searching for perfection in technology and reading. He lives in Corona, CA and loves hiking. He can be reached through his blog at: mnabeelkhan.blogspot.com

Meeting Agenda
* 6:00p Mixer/Networking/Pizza
* 6:30p Presentation Starts
* 8:00p Raffle

Directions: Park in parking structure at 570 E Huntington Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016 . Meeting is across the street in 605 E Huntington Dr. Once parked, use the overhead walk way to get to the building. The meeting will be right inside the door after the walk way.

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