Learning never stops when you work in software development. We work in an industry that’s driven by new
languages, new frameworks, and new platforms and paradigms. We're discovering new ways to solve old
problems, we're building innovative solutions to new problems, and every wave of new devices and
applications brings fresh challenges around security, performance, inclusivity and user experience.
I’ve been running workshops for developers and software professionals since 2015, covering
topics from .NET and JavaScript programming through to business communication and presentation skills.
Since March 2020, I've been delivering workshops 100% online - check out the FAQ to
see how this works.
An in-depth workshop about building data-driven web applications using C# and .NET. Learn how to combine reliable, performant backend code built with .NET, Entity Framework Core, and open-source frameworks like NodaTime and MailKit, and lightweight, responsive front-end interfaces incorporating CSS grid layouts, SASS, and JavaScript.
- Overview of .NET web application architecture
- Managing data with Entity Framework Core
- HTTP routing in ASP.NET Core: MVC, named routes, areas
- Securing applications with OAuth2 and OpenIDConnect
- Dealing with the real world: Globalization, NodaTime, MailKit
- Building responsive layouts with CSS grids and SASS
Length: 2 days
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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A hands-on workshop with Dylan Beattie, covering HTTP, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, RabbitMQ, and
SignalR: what they do, why you would use them, and how they all work with C# and .NET.
- What is a "distributed system" - and why does it matter?
- Building HTTP APIs using ASP.NET Core
- Working with message queues and RabbitMQ
- Support SPAs and mobile devices using GraphQL
- High-performance remote procedure calls with gRPC
- Realtime browser communication with SignalR
Length: 2 days
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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An in-depth hands-on workshop about building interactive web components using modern JavaScript. No frameworks, no libraries; learn how to create fast, responsive user experiences, built with 100% native code.
- Overview of modern web component architecture
- Working with the Shadow DOM
- Architecture of a web component - models, views, renderers, and event handlers
- Testing web components with Jest
- Support older browsers using Babel
Length: 2 days
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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A one-day workshop that covers everything you need to know to build static websites using Jekyll,
set up advanced templates and manage content using Liquid and YAML, and host your sites for
free using GitHub Pages.
- Overview of static site generators
- Getting started with Jekyll
- The Liquid templating language
- Authoring content with Markdown
- Advanced Liquid: collections, filters and plugins
- Hosting with Github Pages
Length: 1 day
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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Dylan Beattie's workshop for team leads, managers and trainers who want to run workshops and
training effectively over Zoom, Webex, Teams, and other online platforms.
- Learn how to connect with remote audiences
- Adapt your material to work online
- Webcams, microphones and screen sharing
- Digital whiteboards, polls and quizzes
Length: ½ day
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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A hands-on workshop about building REST APIs using C# and .NET. Covers API design, HTTP methods and
status codes, how to use hypermedia as the engine of application state (HATEOAS), and more.
- Foundations of REST as an architectural style
- Understanding HATEOAS
- Building API resources and endpoints with C# and .NET
- Advanced HTTP: going beyond GET and POST
- Tools and testing strategies
- Security, monitoring and managing REST APIs
Length: 2 days
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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An interactive workshop for developers and technology professionals who are interested in
public speaking. Learn how to create and deliver great technical talks and presentations.
- Creating a talk -- ideas, structure and content
- Building confidence with effective rehearsals
- Using slides, live demos, animation and multimedia
- Presenting online
Length: 2 x half-days
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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A two-day workshop for developers and software teams who want to communicate better, covering everything from UX and architecture to meetings and staff reviews.
- The power of effective communication
- Understanding tools and channels
- Language, symbols, and storytelling
- Collaborative coding
- Having difficult conversations
Length: 2 days
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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A half-day workshop based around using C# and .NET to create a parser and interpreter
for the Rockstar esoteric programming language.
- Introduction to esoteric languages
- Compilers, transpilers, and interpreters explained
- Working with abstract syntax trees
- How to design a programming language
- Creating a parsing expression grammar
- Building a Rockstar interpreter with .NET
Length: 4 hours
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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A half-day workshop that explores the principles of 3D computer graphics by building a working
ray tracer in JavaScript that runs in your web browser.
- Introduction to ray tracing
- The HTML Canvas API and procedural graphics
- Modelling 3D objects in JavaScript
- Working with ECMAScript Modules
- Lighting scenes with shading and reflection
- Textures, transparency and refraction
- Using Web Workers to speed up rendering
Length: 4 hours
Taught by: Dylan Beattie
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