May 2006


In this episode, the always mind-bending Kimberly Tripp talks to us about improvements in SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1, converting Oracle users to SQL server, and much more.

Carl and Richard were at the Software Developer Network Conference in Arnhem, The Netherlands last week. They took the portable rig and captured some memorable momemnts with attendees, speakers, and staff. You’ll recognize most of the speakers as previous guests on the show.

Carl and Richad talk to MLB about the state of Windows Communication Foundation (code name: Indigo). If you are designing a webservices-based (or distributed) system now, you should be using WCF. Michele also talks about SOA reality, and of course ends the show with a signature joke.

Ted Neward makes a rallying call for developers to do everything they can to automate software development, from Continuous Integration to automatic testing and feedback.

Kent Alstad gives you the low-down on ATLAS, Microsoft’s nascent framework for developing AJAX-enabled ASP.NET applications. This show also marks the announcement of a new web appliance product that will no-doubt revolutionize the way websites deal with scalability and state.