Web 2.0 Architecture

During PDC atleast 2 of my talkes revolved alot around Web 2.0 architecture, REST, POX, AJAX, Mash-ups, Composite apps etc. Web 2.0 is already out there and we are not really planning for the future on this node. As with any other paradigm or technological advancement, the most important thing to consider is Architecture. Its Architecture that dictates how the paradigm or technology will affect the system. Its true that most of the people are worried about impact of Web 2.0 on their enterprises. Keeping the same context in mind I would say that ther couldnt have been a better time for the release of 12th MS Architect Journal that focuses of Web Architecture. I would say its a must read for any one interested in Architectural side of Web 2.0. You can download your free copy here

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.