Please RSVP by Noon so that I can order enought BBQ.

FREE MSDN Subscription in April!

This month we will be giving away one MSDN Subscription. Each member who brings a guest will receive  TWO extra door prize ticket per guest.

Session 1

Topic: User-Centered Data Visualization
Speaker: Dr Tobias Komischke

“Get rid of numbers and get me some graphics!” Data Visualization is an ongoing trend in the industry because presenting data graphically allows for quicker understanding for those who interpret the data. Yet, from a usability angle some visualization forms are better suited than others for specific questions and uses. Also, applying standard software ergonomic rules like color treatments, label orientation, etc. can significantly boost the effectiveness of visualization.
 
This presentation provides an overview of the topic and shows through many examples what you should look for when designing data visualizations.

Session 2

Topic: Building Interactive, Multi-Device Data Visualizations with XAML & jQuery

Speaker: Jason Beres

There are many ways to communicate information, such as charts, gauges, geospatial mapping and data grids.  Using technologies like XAML & jQuery, you can deliver rich and interactive data visualization experiences across multiple platforms & devices.

In this code-focused talk, you will learn how to create high performance, expressive data visualizations that run on the browser, as desktop apps, and on devices like iPads, Windows 8 tablets and Android tablets.  At the end of this talk, you will understand the techniques, tools and technologies you’ll need to implement effective visual experiences.

 Bio

Dr Tobias Komischke

Dr. Tobias Komischke is the Director of User Experience at Infragistics and is responsible for the UX design consulting business.

He has been working in the area of user experience for over 12 years. During that time, he has lead projects and teams to create user interfaces of superior usability and compelling appeal in various industries. While he is deeply familiar with most aspects of user experience, his specialty is Human Factors Engineering which is rooted in his academic background in cognitive psychology. An acknowledged evangelist for user-centered design strategy, methods and processes, Tobias is a frequent speaker at conferences and author for technical journals, magazines and blogs. He is a reviewer for international journals and conferences and is a member of HFES and UPA.

Jason Beres

Jason Beres is the VP of Product Management, Community, and Evangelism for Infragistics.

As the Vice President of Product Management, Community, and Evangelism, Jason spearheads customer-driven, innovative features and functionality throughout all of Infragistics' products. Mr. Beres is a Microsoft .NET MVP, on the INETA Speakers Bureau, and the author of multiple books on various .NET technologies, the latest being Silverlight 4 Professional from Wrox Press.

Meeting Details

The Dallas ASP.NET User Group meets from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Microsoft SouthCentral Offices.

1st Floor Conference Room
Microsoft
7000 State Highway 161
Irving, TX 75039 

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Networking and Light Dinner (BBQ)

6:30 pm - 6:45 pm: Announcements

6:45 pm - 8:45 pm: Main Presentation

8:45 pm - 9:00 pm: Door Prizes

Register for Dallas ASP.NET User Group email updates.

Sponsor

Infragistics, the world leader in user interface development tools, empowers developers to build and style immersive user experiences and rich data visualization in line of business applications across all .NET platforms—Windows Forms, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), ASP.NET and Silverlight; even innovative components for jQuery, Reporting and Mobile for Windows Phone 7/iPhone/Android.

Door Prizes - April 2012

* Nevron Chart for .NET Lite Edition - Nevron Software is the leading data visualization provider for the .NET platform. 

*CodeSmith Generator - a template driven source code generator that automates the creation of common application source code for any language (C#, Java, VB, PHP, ASP.NET, SQL, etc.).

* GrapeCity - Complete Spreadsheet, Reporting, Analysis and Business Intelligence Tools for .NET. Founded in 1980, GrapeCity is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a Premier Visual Studio Industry Partner, an international award-winning software firm, and the world’s largest provider of developer components and tools that includes the DataDynamics ActiveReports and FarPoint Spread product lines. Our products are deep in functionality, unleash real business value, and are driven by an unwavering commitment to the highest quality standards. The winner can choose one of the following products: Spread for Windows, ActiveReports, DataDynamics, ActiveAnalysis and Spread for ASP.NET. (Value: $699 - $999)

* Pluralsight .NET Training - Pluralsight is a premier Microsoft .NET training provider. Pluralsight delivers classroom and On-Demand! training around the world. The reputation of the Pluralsight technical team, the in-depth course content, along with the variety of training delivery methods, guarantees you access to the highest quality learning experience that makes the most sense for you and your business. (One Month Free)

* Infragistics NetAdvantage Ultimate - NetAdvantage Ultimate 2011 Volume 2 is our biggest release to date! With major investments and enhancements to our HTML5/jQuery product, our intense focus on our data visualization and business intelligence capabilities, continued improvements around core products like Windows Forms and ASP.NET, and the official release of the new NetAdvantage Reporting, we’re delivering our most complete package of control toolsets, to help you create your best applications quickly and easily, on any platform or device (Value: $1,800)

* .NET Gurus Can Cook! - Great recipes from many of the top influencers in the Microsoft community. (Value: $19.95)

 After The Meeting
Please join us after the meeting for casual conversation at a local restaurant. We will announce the restaurant at the meeting. You will be responsible for your own bill.