Presentation Abstract:
The .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5 and even Windows Vista now ship with an "Enterprise-grade" build automation system called MSBuild. It is the foundation of the Visual Studio project and compilation systems and has been extended to provide the "Build in a Box" functionality within Team Foundation Server.
In this code-heavy session I'll show the basics of MSBuild's syntax, features and extensions. Some significant improvements were shipped with the .Net 3.5 version so I'll also hilight those differences. Time-permitting we will dive into more advanced topics that will "round out" the MSBuild experience. The session will start from "Hello World" and build from there so no experience with MSBuild is assumed or required.
About the Presenter:
Steve St.Jean is a Development Process consultant with Notion Solution. He has 20 years of Development experience starting way back in VB for DOS up through the current versions of .NET. His current focus is on helping development teams manage their Application Lifecycle through the use of appropriate processes and tools, including Team System and Team Foundation Server.
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Meeting Details
Tuesday, May 5th at 6:00 PM
MassMutual Learning & Conference Center
350 Memorial Drive
Chicopee, MA 01020
Telephone: (413) 598-9898
From the West
Take I-90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) to Exit 5 (Chicopee). Bear Right after toll booth, and then Right again onto Rte. 33. The MassMutual Learning & Conference Center is one half mile on the Right.
From the East
Take I-90 West (Massachusetts Turnpike) to Exit 5 (Chicopee). Bear Right after toll booth, and then Right again onto Rte. 33. The MassMutual Learning & Conference Center is one half mile on the Right.
From the South
Take I-91 North
to Rte. 291 East in Springfield. Follow Rte. 291 East to Exit 6 Ludlow/Chicopee Falls). Follow exit ramp to first Stop sign. Take a Right onto Fuller Road. Continue on Fuller Road to third traffic light. Take a Left at light onto Memorial Drive (Rte. 33). Take a Right into MassMutual Learning & Conference Center entrance.
From the North
Take I-91 South to Exit 14 to I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike). Take I-90 East to Exit 5 (Chicopee). Bear Right after toll booth, and then Right again onto Rte. 33. The MassMutual Learning & Conference Center is one half mile on the Right.
If you have questions, please direct them to:
Dan Caron
User Group Leader, Western Mass .NET Users Group