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Finally: a CodeMash trip report (and some upcoming community events too)

Finally starting to feel a bit human after CodeMash . While I scaled back my volunteer time this year, SRT was still pretty busy at the conference this year, with scaling up to a Platinum sponsorship and...

Posted 01 February 2010 04:39 PM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: CodeMash, Agile, Java Posse, conferences

My schedule for CodeMash 2010

Or, more accurately, CodeMash 2.0.1.0. This is the week that software development in many locations in the midwest takes a hiatus so that its developers can beef up on new skills and ultimately provide...

Posted 11 January 2010 11:51 AM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: Java, C#, CodeMash, Java Posse, Scala, F#, Scalatest, clojure, cucumber

Mobile Development for CodeMash at SRT Solutions

4 developers, 4 platforms, 1 objective: provide the latest CodeMash information on your mobile device. Whatever device that is. Jay Wren (iPhone), Dan Hibbitts (Android), Mike Woelmer (Windows Mobile)...

Posted 06 January 2010 10:41 PM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: CodeMash, mobile, Windows, Android, blackberry, iphone

Practical Scala slides posted

My talk at CodeMash focused on a transition from Java to Scala, demonstrating the simplicity that Scala brings to ordinary Java tasks, like Swing code. I believe that as programmers become familiar with...

Posted 22 January 2009 10:32 PM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: CodeMash, Scala

Almost recovered from CodeMash

I was shocked to see that I hadn't blogged in a month. It's been a long time since I neglected my writing for that long. As most people know, I'm one of the CodeMash organizers, and I also...

Posted 22 January 2009 09:50 PM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: CodeMash, paintwars

CodeMash 2009

Just a reminder that today is the last day to register for CodeMash with an alumni discount code. Regular pricing ($175) is in effect after today. While still a great deal, keep in mind that we're...

Posted 16 December 2008 03:31 PM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: CodeMash

Upcoming events in the Ann Arbor area

I missed posting about a lot of events in the past few weeks. It's unfortunate, because there were some great events, including Kirsten Schwark's talk on "Why Groovy" at the Detroit JUG...

Posted 21 November 2008 10:19 AM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: .NET, Python, AACS, CodeMash, Ann Arbor events

CodeMash 2009 Information and Session List

The CodeMash organizing committee has been hard at work for weeks, reviewing the 300+ proposals for CodeMash talks. We had so much great content that we added a 7th concurrent track this year, and STILL...

Posted 12 November 2008 09:15 PM by dmarsh | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: CodeMash, events

Bruce Eckel blogs about CodeMash ...

Bruce Eckel blogged about CodeMash and the reward of community-based conferences. I'm glad that he and many others have reported a positive experience at CodeMash. It really does make all of the work...

Posted 29 January 2008 09:47 PM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: CodeMash, events

Brian Goetz Captures the Essence of CodeMash

The whole idea behind CodeMash is to get people to learn something about languages, platforms, etc. that they don't typically use for programming, to "free their minds". I was thrilled to...

Posted 20 January 2008 10:09 PM by dmarsh | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: CodeMash, Scala, F#, Goetz

Python Underground, Scala, and Blaze: oh my!

We have several free events coming up at SRT. On Thursday, January 3, at 7 pm is the monthly Michigan Python User Group meeting. Discussions will likely center around a project called Python Underground...

Posted 02 January 2008 03:26 PM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: Java, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Computer Society, CodeMash, Python., AAJUG, events

CodeMash registration deadlines!

If you're a CodeMash 07 alum and planning to attend CodeMash v2.0.0.8 Jan 9-11 in Sandusky, OH, I hope you're online today and registering. The alumni discount ($110) expires today. Regular registration...

Posted 31 December 2007 12:30 PM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: Ann Arbor, CodeMash, events

A CodeMash song!

OK, the CodeMash Google group is a very cool group of people. I mentioned yesterday about the Nerdcore reference. Today, one of the group members (Matthew Williams) has written lyrics for a CodeMash song...

Posted 04 December 2007 09:46 PM by dmarsh | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: CodeMash, events

Nerdcore at CodeMash?

OK, while perusing the CodeMash Google group , I've learned a new term: nerdcore . There is a fairly lengthy thread between some of the attendees who will be organizing a jam session at the conference...

Posted 03 December 2007 08:24 PM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: CodeMash, events, nerdcore

Both Android and Guice at CodeMash!

I'm happy to report that Dick Wall will be speaking on Android as well as Guice at CodeMash . These should be highly technical talks. Dick is co-host of the popular Java Posse ( http://javaposse.com...

Posted 29 November 2007 11:14 AM by dmarsh | with no comments

Filed under: CodeMash, Java Posse, Google, events, Android, Guice