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Mission:
The Los Angeles .NET Developers Group is The Premier Forum for Los Angeles Area .NET Developers. The purpose of the organization is to support local developers and businesses with the latest information and education on Microsoft .NET technologies.

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Next Meeting
 
    Monday, September 13, 2010 at Click here to add this event to your Outlook Calendar
    Practical Basics of Multi-Threading with Steve Bearman and Nuri Halperin

  • When: Monday, September 13, 2010, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Partners:
LADOTNET has teamed up with the following organizations to bring you a variety of benefits, from renowned speakers to free stuff. Here are some of the organizations that are helping us succeed.

ComponentOne is the premier provider of a diverse set of .NET, ASP.NET, Mobile and COM components focused on accelerating visual development with drag and drop tools that simplify the design-time experience and extend the power of Visual Studio 2005.
Syncfusion is a leading provider of enterprise class software components for the .NET platform. Syncfusion components are quite simply ".Net Essentials."
CodeSmith CodeSmith is a developer productivity tool that helps software developers rapidly create code using CodeSmith templates. CodeSmith includes templates that give developers the ability to customize what the generated code looks like as well as create custom templates for their specific needs. With CodeSmith you can generate strongly typed collections, stored procedures, database documentation, data access layers, and more. CodeSmith enables software developers to efficiently reduce repetitive coding, generate code in less time with fewer bugs, produce consistent code and create custom templates for any language. CodeSmith V3.2 is optimized for .NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005. CodeSmith V3.1 is optimized for .NET 1.1 and Visual Studio 2003. CodeSmith is 20% off (Coupon Code “SCA20”) for all Los Angeles .NET Developers Group members.
.NET Programming, visual basic controls, and web charts .NET Programming, Visual Basic controls, and web charts - Infragistics creates .NET controls and components to help web application developers create web grids, winforms, toolbars, website calenders, and more. Contact Infragistics for superior .NET components, tutorials, and web grid creation tools.
PDSA, Inc. supports LADOTNET Since 1991, PDSA, Inc. has proven itself as a leader in business computing solutions applying business savvy, engineering experience with progressive technology. Backed by seasoned business and information technology experts, PDSA, Inc. delivers expert solutions in a timely and cost efficient manner.

PDSA publishes a monthly e-mail newsletter for those interested in industry trends and events, programming tips and more.

Microsoft Regional Director and PDSA President Paul Sheriff is a frequent speaker at LADOTNET.

MCW Technologies supports LADOTNET MCW is a team of expert technology professionals: developers, project managers, content providers, trainers and management consultants who are dedicated to delivering superior solutions using Microsoft technologies.

Microsoft MVP and MCW Consultant Ken Getz is a frequent speaker at LADOTNET, and a Microsoft Regional Director for Southern California.

AppDev supports LADOTNET AppDev has a 10-year history of providing successful education solutions to 80,000+ developers nationwide. AppDev instructor-led training on CD-ROM features in-depth, practical content, written and presented by industry experts like Ken Getz, Andy Baron, and Mary Chipman. Courses also include extras like comprehensive printable courseware, hands-on lab exercises and sample code. Choose from 30+ individual CD-ROM training courses and several complete AppDev Training Suites for Visual Basic .NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Visual C# .NET, Microsoft SQL Server and many more. Customized on-site training and content licensing also available.
INETA: The International .NET Association LADOTNET is a Charter Member of The International .NET Association (INETA). INETA provides structured, peer-based organizational, educational, and promotional support to the growing worldwide community of Microsoft .NET user groups.
InfoTechnology Partners, Inc. Alison Balter, a partner in InfoTechnology Partners and a well-known trainer, author, and speaker, has presented a number of times at LADOTNET. InfoTechnology Partners is your source for networking solutions, personalized training, custom software development, and self-paced video and multimedia instructional products for all your computing needs.
Transcender is a world-wide leader in IT certification and training and they have a special offer for LADOTNET members. Contact Jay Yancey at Transcender for more information.
Apress features books at 25% off for all Los Angeles .NET Developers Group members.
Since 1974, Murach books have been used by hundreds of colleges, community colleges, and vocational educational programs; by dozens of Fortune 500 companies for in-house training programs; and by more than 200,000 programming professionals for self-instruction. Murach supports LADOTNET with copies of their acclaimed books for our raffle prizes.  You can receive a free Murach .NET title if you agree to write a review.  For more information, contact the LADOTNET Book Review Coordinator.
One of the largest and most successful computer book publishers in the world, Sams Publishing has more than 500 titles in print. From introductory tutorials to comprehensive reference books, Sams Publishing is focused on teaching tomorrow’s programmers, developers, and systems administrators the skills they need to build and maintain leading-edge technology.   You can receive a free SAMS title if you agree to write a review.  For more information, contact the LADOTNET Book Review Coordinator.
Addison-Wesley Addison-Wesley Professional is a leading publisher of high-quality and timely information for programmers, developers, engineers, and system administrators. Their mission is to provide educational materials about new technologies and new approaches to current technologies written by the leading authorities.   You can receive a free Addison-Wesley .NET title if you agree to write a review.  For more information, contact the LADOTNET Book Review Coordinator.
WiseOwl would like to offer all Los Angeles .NET Developers Group members a free-two week trial of Demeanor for .NET. To request your free trial, please send an email to info@wiseowl.com.
FarPoint is one of the oldest and most respected vendors in the industry. They continue to cater their products to the professional developer by offering their components as a 32-bit ActiveX control, 32-bit DLLs, Windows Forms and Web Forms components.
Data Dynamics, Ltd. provides award-winning software tools & controls for application developers using Microsoft design environments. The Company’s primary product focus is on Data Analysis and Information Reporting. They also offer User Interface development products.
Robert Half Technology

Robert Half Technology is a leader in information technology staffing. Robert Half Technology offers flexible staffing solutions to premier organizations worldwide that require technical expertise on demand. Projects range from complex e-business and web development initiatives to enterprise wide application development and technical system support. The technology professionals we deploy, on either a contract, contract-to-hire or full-time basis, include software developers, project managers, database specialists, networking and internetworking specialists, and help desk support professionals.

Robert Half Technology is proud to be a premier sponsor of LADOTNET.

SMCI is a Premier Sponsor of LADOTNET Founded in 1983 in Glendale, CA, Software Management Consultants, Inc. has grown to become one of Los Angeles County's largest regionally-based full service providers of Information Technology Staffing Solutions and has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal for the past four years as one of Los Angeles County's fastest growing privately held companies.

SMCI is proud to be a premier sponsor of LADOTNET.

Axis Technical Group is a sponsor of LADOTNET

Axis Technical Group (ATG) – A premier technology staffing & consulting services firm, providing the best job & career opportunities for candidates throughout Southern California. Contact ATG today to learn more about the existing opportunities in .Net technologies we can offer.

Axis Technical Group (ATG) is proud to be a premier sponsor of LADOTNET.

Odesus

Odesus is a technology consulting company specializing in project management, development, deployment and strategic planning. Odesus prides itself in the autonomy and unbiased approach of our services and disciplines. Our loyalty remains firmly with our clients and the integrity of our services and solutions is the driving focus in every engagement.

InnovaSystems International is a sponsor of LADOTNET

InnovaSystems International is a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider specializing in web-based multi-tier system architectures for Government clients. Our core competencies include Analysis, Architecture Design, Data Warehousing, Database Design and Multi-Tier Web-Based Applications. Employing the latest agile methodologies, object-oriented designs and best practices to create robust applications that are solidly built and easily maintained, has led us to continued growth since our inception in 1997.

UCLA Extension has a complete offering of courses across the information technology spectrum.  They offer Official Microsoft Curriculum as well as a full range of instructor-developed courses.  They feature top instructors and they have a great selection of .NET courses.
O'Reilly & Associates
Use your LADOTNET DSUG discount code for 20% off on-line purchases of books and conferences at the O'Reilly web site. And if you like gear for geeks, check out the SWAG on O'Reilly's ThinkGeek web site.  You can receive a free O'Reilly .NET title if you agree to write a review.  For more information, contact the LADOTNET Book Review Coordinator.
Books, Conferences, Hosting, Magazines, Software, Training, and more, all at significant discounts. Check out the User Group Specials at INETA.
web hosting This site is hosted courtesy of Outflow Technologies, the leading source for .NET hosting. Outflow was one of the first hosting companies to offer .NET hosting. Ask for the LADOTNET member special.
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SQL Server Special Interest Group DotCause .NET Developers Special Interest Group