February 2012 Meeting

February 2012 Meeting

Speaker: Clarke Bowers
Clarke Bowers

Topic: MVC

Location: Red Brick Station, White Marsh, MD

Date: Wednesday, February 15th, networking begins at 6:30

Abstract:
I will cover the basics of building an MVC web site: the model, the view and the controller. I will discuss the new Razor view engine and compiler. I will explain the alignment between ASP.NET MVC and the HTTP protocol. I will introduce a few basic tools: Fiddler, Firebug and Trace. I will also demonstrate how to make a web site mobile friendly with HTML5 and JQuery Mobile UI.

Bio :
I graduated high school from the Boys Latin School, and I received a Bachelor in computer science from Lehigh University’s college of Engineering and Physical Science. For the last thirty years, I have worked as a software engineer. I run my own software engineering and software architecture business in Baltimore City. I have also taught computer science at Villa Julie College, now Stevenson University, and I carry several Microsoft certifications.

I have lead and designed a wide range of engineering projects. These projects include microbiology medical instruments for Becton Dickinson, and computer digital tape backend units. It includes web sites for Sheppard Pratt and National Public Radio. I computerized the Uniform CPA examination for the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts, and I am currently consulting for Constellation Energy. My designs have earned me five software patents. You can find more information on my business and my background at my web site http://www.cbsoftwareengineering.com/.

I enjoy playing squash, sailing and I am the past president of The Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Maryland. I am willing to swap programming with punched card stories.

Level: Intermediate

Sponsors: Red Brick Station

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