Explore the fascinating evolution of .NET, Visual Studio, and related Microsoft development tools in this 54-minute talk by Richard Campbell. Trace the winding path of .NET from its inception over fifteen years ago to the present day, examining how development tools, operating systems, and hardware have intertwined to shape its journey. Delve into key milestones, including the 1980s and 90s tech landscape, the influence of Bill Gates, anticompetitive practices, and pivotal events like PDC 2001 and 2003. Learn about the roles of influential figures such as Scott Guthrie and Ray Ozzie, and discover how technologies like Silverlight, Windows Azure, and .NET Core have impacted the Microsoft development ecosystem. Gain insights into the future of .NET and understand how external factors like the rise of smartphones and competing browsers have influenced its direction.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Podcasts
Humanitarian Toolbox
The 1980s
The 90s
The 98s
Bill Gates
Anticompetitive practices
Time Magazine cover
Bill and Steve
Three Core Groups
Runtime
Scott Guthrie
NET
Windows 2000
PDC 2001
Windows XP
PDC 2003
SP2 2004
SP2 2005
Windows Vista
iPhone
Silverlight
Chrome
Ray Ozzie
Steven Sinofsky
Windows Azure
The Big iPhone
Studio 2010
Professional Developers Conference
JavaScript
First Build Conference
Miguel de Icaza
Xamarin
Studio 2012
Build 2012
Build 2013
TheNET Foundation
Edge Browser
NET Core
What Comes Next
Taught by
NDC Conferences
