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Refresh 007 — Ending Legacy Code In Our Lifetime
Location TBD — Thurs, May 22, 2008, 6:30-8:00PM
Most software developers don’t have an exact definition of legacy code, but to paraphrase Potter Stewart, they “know it when they see it.” Unfortunately, legacy code has something else in common with Stewart’s famous subject — it is embarrassingly ubiquitous.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Stuart Halloway, CEO of Relevance, will share:
- A better definition of legacy.
- How existing technologies and development practices guarantee that most code will slide into legacy immediately.
- How you can stave off legacy by writing low-ceremony, essential code.
Agility can be done right. By respecting the dynamic, living nature of software/human systems, you can create systems that evolve to meet changing needs.
Location:
TBD
Refresh 007 — Ending Legacy Code In Our Lifetime
Posted May 07, 2008 | 0 Comments | by pcrump
Location TBD — Thurs, May 22, 2008, 6:30-8:00PM
Most software developers don’t have an exact definition of legacy code, but to paraphrase Potter Stewart, they “know it when they see it.” Unfortunately, legacy code has something else in common with Stewart’s famous subject — it is embarrassingly ubiquitous.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Stuart Halloway, CEO of Relevance, will share:
- A better definition of legacy.
- How existing technologies and development practices guarantee that most code will slide into legacy immediately.
- How you can stave off legacy by writing low-ceremony, essential code.
Agility can be done right. By respecting the dynamic, living nature of software/human systems, you can create systems that evolve to meet changing needs ... more
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006 Meeting Recap
Posted Apr 28, 2008 | 0 Comments | by David Eisinger
Refresh 006 was a major success. Nathan Huening from OnWired gave a great talk called “Dr. jQuery (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the DOM),” and his passion for the material was evident. In a series of increasingly complex examples, Nathan showed off the power and simplicity of the jQuery JavaScript library. He demonstrated that most of jQuery can be reduced to “grab things, do stuff,” starting with simple CSS modifications and moving to AJAX, animation, and custom functionality ... more
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WANTED: Best Web Designer in the RTP
Posted Apr 15, 2008 | 0 Comments | by onwired
We’re Looking for the Best Web Designer in Town
Are you passionate about pushing pixels? Are you a typographic genius? Do you always design on a grid? Can you produce gallery-worthy designs in a variety of styles ... more
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Refresh 006 — Dr jQuery (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the DOM)
Posted Apr 01, 2008 | 2 Comments | by pcrump
Durham, NC — Thurs, Apr 24, 2008, 6:30-8:00PM
The web isn’t what it used to be: with advanced browsers and powerful Javascript frameworks like jQuery, websites deliver user experiences that rival those of traditional desktop software. Nathan Huening, Director of Web Development at OnWired, will share the nuts and bolts of jQuery and how you can use it to build rich, professional interfaces. It’s easy! No programming experience required ... and feel free to bring your laptop since you can expect live, hands-on examples. To participate, you’ll need a copy of Firefox with the Firebug extension installed ... more
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