This page contains all the presentations and sessions I've given. You will find here the demo and presentation files and the presentation videos (if available).
DevLink 2010 – Riding IronRuby on Rails (USA, August 2010)
Abstract: The most famous Ruby-driven framework is, by far, Ruby on Rails. With IronRuby, .NET developers can now take advantage of this incredible web framework without leaving their comfort zone. In this session, Shay Friedman will build an entire Web 2.0 site from scratch while using and explaining the key features of Ruby on Rails. Come and see what Ruby on Rails is all about and what's made it the success it is today.
DevLink 2010 – Practical IronRuby (USA, August 2010)
Abstract: Ruby has been a home for some great innovative frameworks like Ruby on Rails, Cucumber and Rake. IronRuby version 1.0 will soon be released, unleashing the power of Ruby to the .NET world. In this session you will get familiar with the Ruby language and its amazing ecosystem and you will learn to take advantage of it in your everyday development tasks. Come and see how this great new addition to the .NET family makes your development process faster, clearer and happier!
NDC 2010 – Riding IronRuby on Rails (Norway, June 2010)
Abstract: The most famous Ruby–driven framework is, by far, Ruby on Rails. With IronRuby, .NET developers can now take advantage of this incredible web framework without leaving their comfort zone. In this session, Shay Friedman will build an entire Web 2.0 site from scratch while using and explaining the key features of Ruby on Rails.
Come and see what Ruby on Rails is all about and what's made it the success it is today.
NDC 2010 – Practical IronRuby (Norway, June 2010)
Abstract: Ruby has been a home for some great innovative frameworks like Ruby on Rails, Cucumber and Rake. IronRuby version 1.0 has recently been released, unleashing the power of Ruby to the .NET world.
In this session you will get familiar with the Ruby language and its amazing ecosystem and you will learn to take advantage of it in your everyday development tasks.
Come and see how this great new addition to the .NET family makes your development process faster, clearer and happier!
Epicenter 2010 – Ruby on Rails Vs. ASP.NET MVC (Ireland, June 2010)
Abstract: 2010 is the year when two great web development frameworks arrive at the .NET world – ASP.NET MVC 2.0 and Ruby on Rails (via IronRuby). It is the time to get to know these frameworks and learn their advantages and disadvantages. In this session I will walk you through the good, the bad and the ugly of both frameworks providing you points to consider when coming to choose one of them.
Come and see how these two wonderful web development frameworks collide!
Epicenter 2010 – ASP.NET MVC (Ireland, June 2010)
Abstract: Since the early days of ASP and later on ASP.NET, web development has always been a confusing experience. Several different architectures were suggested over the years, all of them struggled with the same goal – to make the code clear, clean and easily maintainable. Eventually, Microsoft took up the glove and created the framework that would change web development in Microsoft environment forever – ASP.NET MVC.
In this session Shay Friedman will take you on a journey to explore the different capabilities of ASP.NET MVC 2.0 by building an entire web application from scratch. Come and see the future of web development in the .NET world!
Epicenter 2010 – Practical IronRuby (Ireland, June 2010)
Abstract: Ruby has been a home for some great innovative frameworks like Ruby on Rails, Cucumber and Rake. IronRuby version 1.0 has recently been released, unleashing the power of Ruby to the .NET world.
In this session you will get familiar with the Ruby language and its amazing ecosystem and you will learn to take advantage of it in your everyday development tasks.
Come and see how this great new addition to the .NET family makes your development process faster, clearer and happier!
Israeli Web Developers Community - Riding IronRuby on Rails (Israel, November 2009)
Abstract: The session is all about IronRuby, with a focus on Ruby’s most famous member – Ruby on Rails. The session will start with an overview of the Ruby language and its powerful abilities, continue with IronRuby and the stuff it brings to your everyday work and end with a Ruby On Rails overview, including live demo of building a Web 2.0 application from scratch.
Nes Ziona User Group - IronRuby (Israel, October 2009)
Abstract: IronRuby, Microsoft's implementation of the Ruby language over the .Net framework, bring .Net developers the good from both worlds. On one side, you can use Ruby's amazing syntax and out-of-the-box abilities and also take advantage of the different frameworks of the .Net world. On the second side, you can continue using the static .Net language of your choice and make use of Ruby's great frameworks. In my seesion, I will start by introducing IronRuby and the DLR. Then we will move on to see where and how IronRuby can be incorporated into our .Net development life. The session will contain real-world scenario demos which any of you will be able to take and implement in your offices in no time.
London AltNetCrossGroup - IronRuby (England, September 2009)
Abstract: Talking about the Ruby language and its several advantages, IronRuby and the CLR and using Ruby frameworks with CLR code - Cucumber and Ruby on Rails.
TechDays 2009 - Bringing the IRON to Ruby (International, April 2009)
Abstract: What is Ruby? What is IronRuby? What is it good for? In this session, all of these questions and more will be answered. Come and see how your everyday work gets more intuitive, more productive and more fun, in a matter of minutes!
Developer Academy III - Dynamic Languages and the .Net Framework (Israel, December 2008)
Abstract: Dynamic languages (Python, Ruby, etc.) have been receiving bigger slices of the dev cycle pie. Microsoft joins the ride and future frameworks will incorporate more dynamic capabilities. Come and see how dynamic languages will effect application development in various programming environments.
Office User Group - Office is Already There (Israel, September 2008)
Abstract: In this session you will learn how to enhance your clients' Office environment and connect them to the organization's business processes. No more small implementations in the IT department, but real handy applications that can enhance the everyday work and save time. During the session we will meet some of the new features of Office 2007 like OpenXML, content controls, building blocks, action panes, the ribbon and more.