Planning to Create a Beginners Guide to VS 2010, .NET 4, etc.

I want to look at this through the eyes of someone that is new to the .NET world and where they would begin with the slew of technology, libraries, frameworks, etc. available. I want to go beyond the "Here is some cool technology and here is a cool example" to here is how you would write some quality code, including unit test, acceptance test, build automation, useful patterns. In short, teach the things early that often scare newbies and are needed to deliver quality code. If you have any suggestions, please comment here. Otherwise, I will be beginning with an ASP.NET MVC application or Silverlight most likely, while utilizing as many of the principles to quality development in the training.

Take the Pledge and Ship Great Code

As a software craftsman, you need to take pride in your work and do a good job. Here is a pledge that will get you started:  http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=7588

Microsoft Supports jQuery Even More

It is great to see Microsoft supporting jQuery with their announcements at MIX. I have been a fan of jQuery for about 3 years now and this only can make it better.

Philly.Net Code Camp 2010.1 is Coming...

I am organizing the architecture track and have 5 great topics lined up. I have a session on patterns with Silverlight and ASP.NET MVC that should get you started. I need to get my laptop repaired or a new one since it just died. Anyways, I will talk about my experiences as I prepare my presentation and any learnings that I uncover. There are 60 sessions in all and should make for a great and educational day.
http://www.phillydotnet.org to sign up and get more information.