Architecture + Strategy https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/dachou/feed.xml Musings from David Chou - Architect, Microsoft Tue, 16 Apr 2019 04:56:59 GMT en-US hourly 1 Implementing a Serverless Architecture https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/dachou/implementing-a-serverless-architecture Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:59:53 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dachou/?p=1675 Event-driven serverless architectures promise improved resiliency and scalability, as serverless platforms consist of managed services that abstract away the infrastructure used to operate them. Serverless also promises increased agility because we can focus on building and delivering new capabilities quickly, without needing to work with the infrastructure. In the previous article we discussed how to design an application architecture to effectively leverage serverless, and showed a simple example (based on the “Build a serverless web app in Azure” tutorial). In this article we discuss how that architecture can be made highly available and fault-tolerant across multiple data center regions in Azure, as well as enabling continuous deployment, operations automation, and monitoring, etc.; just as real applications do. To read more, please visit my blog at https://dachou.github.io/2018/11/07/implementing-serverless-architecture.html.]]> Event-Driven Serverless Architectures https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/dachou/event-driven-serverless-architectures Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:33:42 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dachou/?p=1635 Serverless - the latest and most ‘cloud-native’ approach to developing applications, offers increased agility, improved resilience and scalability, and a pure on-demand consumption-based cost model (though not without its trade-offs). However, to truly realize those benefits and to deliver more advanced outcomes, we should look beyond the relatively narrow focus on Functions-as-a-Service (FaaS; or related variants such as BaaS (Backend), fPaaS (Function Platform), etc.). Basically, it is worthwhile to approach serverless from an architectural perspective; and more specifically, with event-driven serverless architectures. event-driven serverless architecture To read more, visit my blog at https://dachou.github.io/2018/10/15/event-driven-serverless.html]]> Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) Diagram https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/dachou/cloud-service-models-iaas-paas-saas-diagram Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:00:27 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dachou/?p=1655 Guessing most of us have seen a version of the diagram that compares the cloud computing service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and on-premises environments, sometime within the past few years? You know, the one that uses a visualization of four software (layer cake) stacks to describe the differences between infrastructure, platform, and software “-as-a-service” models as described in The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing? cloud models This is the (boring) story/recap of how this diagram came to be. 😉 To read more, please visit my blog at https://dachou.github.io/2018/09/28/cloud-service-models.html]]> Multiple Inheritance https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/dachou/multiple-inheritance Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:00:42 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dachou/?p=1645 It was back in 2008 when I first wrote about .NET and Multiple Inheritance. Since then I have received many feedback (some were particularly pointed), though kind of amazed that this is still a subject of debate even today. multiple inheritance To read more, visit my blog at https://dachou.github.io/2018/09/13/multiple-inheritance.html]]> Free software, services, and support for entrepreneurs and independent developers https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/dachou/free-software-services-and-support-for-entrepreneurs-and-independent-developers Wed, 25 Sep 2013 11:07:56 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dachou/2013/09/25/free-software-services-and-support-for-entrepreneurs-and-independent-developers/

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Do you have an idea so brilliant, it keeps you up at night? Developers & entrepreneurs, BizSpark can help.

The Microsoft® BizSpark® program is FREE and helps your app development ideas come to life. You will have access to over 11 terabytes of software development tools, technical support; be provided connections with key industry players, and gain marketing visibility. The program also includes access to Windows Azure, a powerful cloud platform for the creation of web applications and services. As a BizSpark member, you can also get developer accounts to the Windows Store, as well as the Windows Phone Marketplace, and more.

Find out more about BizSpark at https://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/about/. If you’d like to enroll, drop us a note at weststartups@microsoft.com and we can help make the signup process even easier. :)

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Join us for this FREE, hands-on event and learn how to build a Windows 8.1 and/or Windows Phone game in record time. We'll cover everything you need to create, upload and publish an amazing game. Expert developers will outline different game frameworks and give you the tools you need to start building. They'll also explain how to add graphics, levels, and sound to base games, while sharing other cool ways to make the game your own.

In one jam-packed day of learning and coding, turn your idea into reality – by dinner time! How awesome is that?

  • Where? Microsoft office near you.
  • Who should come? Students, first-time developers, or seasoned pros. Everyone is welcome!
  • What should I bring? Bring your own machine.
  • How do I prepare? Instructions are included in your registration confirmation.

 

Times:

  • Registration: 8:30 AM Local Standard Time
  • Event: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Local Standard Time

 

Dates and locations:

 

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Join a Microsoft Developer Camp and learn critical skills that all modern developers need to know.

Roll up your sleeves at this free, one-day, instructor-led workshop where you can learn the critical skills that all modern developers need to know. We will start with basic Microsoft Modern Platform principles and build up to more advanced topics. Instructor-led, hands-on labs will focus on:

  • Updating an App to a Modern Architecture
  • Modern Dev & Test Practices
  • Configuring and Testing a Modern Application

 

Throughout the day, you’ll hear from local Windows Azure partner specialists and Microsoft product team members.
We’ll talk about the best way to take advantage of modern platforms and tools, as well as how to fix the worst sins of testing. Developers of all languages are welcome!

Be fully prepared for this hands-on day of coding by bringing your laptop and signing up for the free Windows Azure Trial.

Events are available across 30 cities in the U.S. Visit the event site for more details - https://www.microsoft.com/enterprise/events/make-it-happen.htm. Events local to western U.S. are:

 

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]]> Windows Store app development for iOS developers in Mountain View on December 13 & 14 https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/dachou/windows-store-app-development-for-ios-developers-in-mountain-view-on-december-13-14 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:00:28 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dachou/2012/11/28/windows-store-app-development-for-ios-developers-in-mountain-view-on-december-13-14/

Join the Big Nerd Ranch and Microsoft for this free, two-day training designed to jumpstart your Windows Store app development.
You will learn the ins-and-outs of the Windows platform from iOS developers who are now building Windows apps. Sessions will follow a low-key, interactive format where iOS terms and concepts will be mapped to Windows alternates. You will also get hands-on time to apply what you’ve learned.

Schedule

  • Thursday Dec 13, 2012 - 9 to 5 PM
  • Friday Dec 14, 2011 - 9 to 5 PM
  • Evening Social Thurs Dec 13, 6 PM

Location

  • Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus
  • Galileo Room
    SVC Conference Center
    1065 La Avenida
  • Mountain View, California 94043
    United States

 

What’s the agenda?

Times need to be finalized, but we’ll cover the following topics in sessions that are 30 to 60 minutes long:

Day 1

  • Introduction to the platform and the Windows Store
  • Design differences between iOS and Windows 8
  • Tooling: Visual Studio and Blend
  • C# for Objective-C developers
  • Asynchronous programming
  • Consuming web services
  • Intro to building Windows Store apps with XAML (controls, layout and styling)
  • Advanced UI development with XAML (data binding, templates, and collections)
  • Contracts and extensions
  • Ask the Experts panel
  • InstallFest

Day 2

  • Process Lifecycle Management and State Management
  • Notifications and Live tiles
  • Bing Maps, SkyDrive, and Microsoft Account integration
  • C++ for Objective-C developers
  • Reusing code with Windows Phone
  • Hands-on-labs

How do I register?

To secure your seat in this event, please register at https://aka.ms/iostowindowscamp

Live Stream

If you can’t attend in person, watch the live stream of the event at https://channel9.msdn.com. You do not have to register for the live stream; just point your browser to Channel 9 or to our registration site on the day of the event.

Notes

Any iOS developer will benefit from this training, but we will focus more on those apps that are not games. For this event, there will be no deep game/graphics coverage (no OpenGL ES to DirectX deep-dives).

Questions

Email your questions to windevcamps@microsoft.com

 

]]> .NET Rocks road trip in a city near you https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/dachou/net-rocks-road-trip-in-a-city-near-you Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:05:24 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dachou/2012/11/26/net-rocks-road-trip-in-a-city-near-you/

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Get ready to become immersed in the power of Visual Studio 2012. The .NET Rocks! Team of Carl Franklin and Richard Campbell are on the road bringing you presentations focused on building modern applications on the Windows platform for both client-side and server-side technology.
At each stop, they will also record a live .NET Rocks! Show with a guest star that will be flown in for the occasion. Plus, you’ll learn about an exciting initiative to develop a Humanitarian Disaster Response Toolkit.
Events are FREE, and include food, drink, and geeking out. Come join us!

DATE

LOCATION

11/26 –

Tempe, AZ

11/27 –

San Diego, CA

11/28 –

Irvine, CA

11/29 –

Irvine, CA

11/30 -

Los Angeles, CA

12/3 –

San Francisco, CA

12/4 –

Sunnyvale, CA
]]> Facebook & Windows 8 Hackathon November 30 https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/dachou/facebook-windows-8-hackathon-november-30 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:48:06 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dachou/2012/11/17/facebook-windows-8-hackathon-november-30/ Following the announcement of Windows Store App Labs, we’re excited to announce a joint Hackathon with Facebook that will take place on November 30th at Facebook HQ in Menlo Park, CA. Developers, designers and entrepreneurs are all invited. Join members of the Facebook and Windows engineering teams to learn what it takes to build great Windows 8 apps that integrate with Facebook. Engineers from both companies will be on hand to support you as you explore what's possible using the Windows 8 SDK and Facebook API’s.

Building in HTML5 and Javascript? C, C++ or C#? Come learn how to build fast, native Windows 8 apps. We'll have experts on hand, sample apps and ideas to get you started, and tech sessions on Friday evening to bring you up to speed on everything you need to know. There will be prizes for some of the best apps.

App builders can find more information, agenda and registration details on the event page.

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