Microsoft + Open XML standard

check out:
http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSL2520662920080225
I am really excited about open xml push from Microsoft. It will open a world of possibilities, oppurtunities and innovations for everyone!

Rocking @ PDC 2007

Yesterday I had a rocking time @ Pakistan Developer Conference 2007, here at PC Hotel in Karachi. I had 3 sessions back to back,yes it was tiring but I enjoyed it. I started with a presentation on Office Programmable, basically talking about VSTO + VS Orcas(Ribbon Designer, Custom Task Panes, Excel Designer etc.). My next presentation was on Composite Architecture where I talked about merits of composition,its business case, how to architect composite applications, and other relevant challenges etc. Third session was on WCF Service Programming. I started off with REST architecture, then I talked about support for programming POX (Plain Old XML), Syndication, JSON, AJAX etc with WCF (VS Orcas - .net 3.5). I believe audience loved it specially the ease with which things could be done in Orcas. I will upload the slides shortly.

Pakistan Developer Conference 2007

I will be speaking at Pakistan Developer Conference 2007 which is arguably the largest developer conference of Pakistan. This will be 3rd time in as many years that I have been invited as a guest speaker for this event. Its always great to be there and host technical sessions. I will be presenting following sessions:

1- Programming WCF Services
2- Office 2007 Programmability
3- Architecting Composite Applications

If you happen to attend the event then do pass by and say hello. I would love to meet you guys!

Find out the detailed agende here