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Microsoft Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie appears on Channel 9 for a
quick chat about the complexities of designing and implementing the Azure Services Platform, his key take-aways from PDC2008 and his guiding architectural principles for Azure.
10/28/2008
The long awaited “
The Devil’s Field Guide to the PDC” is the ultimate insider’s guide to having the best PDC experience ever. It answers questions that attendees of any type of large Microsoft conference event ponder, for example:
• Where do all the Microsofties hang out after the event?
• How do I get the backchannel instead of what the mainstream media wants me to hear? [
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10/22/2008
PDC is a truly unique event for developers and architects that is built by developers and architects at Microsoft. Every week for the past five months the PDC team has met to create the unique 2008 experience Lots of ideas get put on the table. We know that PDC is more than sessions We took a moment to provide you this [
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10/22/2008
Experience the Future of the Microsoft® Platform
Since 1991, the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) has been Microsoft’s premier
gathering of leading-edge developers and architects. Attend the PDC to understand
the future of the Microsoft platform and to exchange ideas with fellow professionals.
You’ll learn about upcoming products, meet Microsoft’s leaders and top engineers,
write some code, and be inspired! Unplug for a few days and think about the future.
- Explore the full breadth of the Microsoft platform in more than 160 technical sessions
- Roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and explore the latest technology for
yourself in the hands-on labs
- Attend a day-long pre-conference seminar to get deep training, best practices,
and insightful advice from industry experts (*additional fee required).
- Take the opportunity to interact with your peers and Microsoft staff in a variety
of community-focused events like Ask the Experts and in the PDC Lounges
In past years, the PDC has unveiled Microsoft .NET, Windows® XP,
Windows Vista®, and other significant milestones in the evolution
of the Microsoft platform. This year, you’ll hear more details about our services
platform, the future of Windows, mobility, and our next generation of developer
tools. And there are always a few surprises.
Who Should Attend (or… The PDC is for YOU)
The PDC is designed for leading-edge developers and software architects. If you’re
interested in the future of the Microsoft platform, you’re responsible for the technical
strategy in your organization, or you’re a highly skilled developer who likes to
delve deep into the heart of the platform, then the PDC is for you!
A Family of Conferences
The PDC is part of a whole family of Microsoft technical conferences. PDC (November 17-20, 2009 in Los
Angeles) is focused on the future of the Platform and technical strategy. Tech·Ed
(May 11-15, 2009 in Los Angeles) is for developers who are looking for training and guidance on Microsoft
products that are shipping or soon to ship. MIX (March 18-20, 2009 in Las Vegas) is for designers and
developers who build innovative web sites.