CAMDUG - Cambridge Developers' User Group

December 15, 2009 7:00 PM - 8 attended

AltNetBeers - The Xmas Edition

After the fun had by all at the impromptu AltNetBeers format discussions at NxtGenUG we are organising an Xmas AltNetBeers in Cambridge to be held on 15th December at The Tram Depot.

Please come along and if you have an flashing reindeer antlers or xmas hat then please join in the fun.

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8 attended

4.503 (3 ratings)

Event Host

Stephen Oakman

It was a fantastic evening with lots of people actively participating in the park bench session. At one point the discussion got so involved that we had to allow 4 people on the bench for a while. The only downside for me is that I didn't realise the 8:30 cut off point for ordering food so we all got a bit hungry but next time I'll take that into account. Red gate were fantastic as well - providing all the drinks and with red gate 'peeps' being very active in the discussion as well. It would be great to continue AltNetBeers Cambridge into the new year, holding them every month so please spread the word to everyone who may be interested and get them to come along.
Phill Demoore

Some interesting topics: caching (velocity mentioned), what makes a great developer & release management. It was a great way of networking with other like-minded developers.
Simon Sabin

Great meeting, Never done the format before but really enjoyed it
Ian Johnson
Adam Surgenor
Mauro Ciaccio
Colin Gravill
Jon Canning

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