Developers have all experienced the fun of writing CRUD applications.  In the end, you're left with a mountain of data access code - most of it repetitive.  Wouldn't it be great if you could spend more time writing actual business logic and less time writing the same old data access code?  In this introduction to Castle ActiveRecord, Michael Eaton will show that you can write less data access code and be more productive by using this free open-source framework.  For completeness, Mike will also compare ActiveRecord to traditional data access development.

Michael Eaton is an independent consultant who lives in southern Michigan.  Since 1994, Mike has been designing and implementing solutions using Microsoft technologies, specializing in .NET and SQL Server development.  He is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCSD), has taught introductory programming courses at Lansing Community College, and has been published in Visual Studio Magazine.

But wait!  It's a Two For Tuesday!

NWNUG welcomes back Jay Wren from the Ann Arbor .NET Developers (AADND), who will provide an introduction to ADO.NET.  This will establish a baseline of knowledge that will lead into Mike's more advanced topic.

Jay R. Wren has been writing custom software solutions for integrating Windows and Unix for over seven years. His blend of traditional system administration and custom software solutions has allowed numerous enterprises to transcend platform dependence. Some of his software is still in use at a state university in Michigan and at the nations largest payroll processor.