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November 27, 2010

Windows Phone 7 Development

I recently went to a WP7 talk by Chris Koenig at the Fort Worth .NET User Group. It really piqued my interest as he went through some simple examples of creating apps for the Windows Phone 7 OS. I have dabbled in doing a little Android development and I have to say that Microsoft made the task of creating apps much easier than in Android. If you haven’t had a chance to give WP7 a look, I suggest you give it a try. History has shown that there isn’t much money to be made in the current market-based mobile app development, but it can provide a nice break from the monotonous work of the 9 to 5 job.

WP7 Resources Links
Chris Koenig WP7 Resources
AppHub
Blankenblog - 31 Days Of Windows Phone 7

November 1, 2010

What’s Next?

I have to admit I have come to a bit of crossroads when it comes to this blog and my journey in software development. I think I am in need of some sort of change. When you begin to feel like you are doing routine things over and over it means it is time to try something different. That is where I currently find myself. I have been doing normal Java development since the early 2000’s with only a few small detours. I think it is time for me to truly branch out and start learning the principles and practices of other technologies. Now I just need to decide what those technologies are… Any suggestions???