July 2008 Entries
I got an email yesterday from Microsoft letting me know that I’ve been awarded MVP status for Visual C#! I was nominated, but honestly I didn’t hold out much hope that I would get it. There are many people much more active in the community than I am. I’ve done some fun things, but not enough to expect this. So I’m very happy! There are some cool perks, but the best part is being a part of the greater MVP community. These are people who have done some very great things and to be part of that group is the...
From time to time I get emails from people looking for ideas for projects. Often they are from students needing a project, but other times it’s just someone looking to try their hand at coding and want something to start with. Sorry to say this, but good ideas don’t just grow on trees! You wouldn’t email Stephen King and ask for a story idea would you? Obviously it’s not exactly the same, but coming up with ideas is a big deal. Most great projects don’t come out of someone sitting around brainstorming about something to write! There’s a need...