Windows Azure Developer Camp – Microsoft Schweiz
Earlier this week I had a chance to take part in the Windows Azure Dev Camp in Zurich. I must say I really enjoyed the camp, especially the practical part. Azure is really growing in terms of functionalities offered and user base. I am really looking forward to using it in one of my projects. As usual, the pricing might be the tricky part, but Microsoft has reduced the prices several times, so I hope this trend will continue.
Anyway, upgrading the Windows Server OS version of my Azure service from 2008 to 2012 with one mouse click, within a minute or two: priceless.
Software Architecture: Principles and Practices exam
I have passed the Software Architecture: Principles and Practices exam from Carnegie Mellon University – Software Engineering Institute (SEI). Such a relief after all those days of studying. There is more coming from SEI, probably later on this year.
I have passed the new HTML5/CSS3/JS Microsoft exam
I have passed the 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Microsoft exam. It was quite tricky to be honest, and since the scope is very big, I wasn’t really sure what to study. Well, in the end, it went well.
ifttt.com: easy if-then based online services integration
I have just discovered a great, easy to use and surprisingly powerful website – IFTTT.com allowing to define trigger-action based rules that integrate dozens of popular online services. You will find a general overview of the platform here: https://ifttt.com/wtf.
Just to give an example: “Every time you are tagged in a photo on Facebook, it will be sent to Dropbox”
With all those online services available, finally there is a tool that can make them work together, exchange events and information. I just love it!
So that’s how Google Wallet works…
I have just read an interesting post explaining how Google Wallet internally handles the mobile payment using the credit/debit card linked to the wallet. Basically, when a payment is made a virtual prepaid MasterCard PayPass card (in the phone) is being topped up using one of the cards linked to the wallet, and the actual payment is made from that prepaid card. More details here.
Microsoft Surface tablets – game changers in the healthcare IT world?
Looks like the Microsoft Surface tablets might bring some fresh air into the healthcare world with their rich connectivity features, stylus, NFC, USB support and full Windows OS on-board. Read more here or here. The future will show. I will definitely get one and test it myself.
Windows Live, reimagined
Windows Live Services – redesigned and integrated: “Cloud services for Windows 8 and Windows Phone: Windows Live, reimagined“
Professional Scrum Master
Goodreads
