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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · 6d

📍 Can’t make it to 🇱🇹? No problem — #BuildStuff2025 is online too!
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Get your Build Stuff 2025 tickets now! Join top software engineers, architects, and tech visionaries in Vilnius, Lithuania (Dec 3-5, 2025) for hands-on workshops, cutting-edge talks, and game-changing...

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · 6d

🎉 I'm so happy to speak at Build Stuff Conference again!
📱 Join me as I dive into .NET #MAUI — where iOS, Android, and desktop all come together.

📅 Dec 3–5, 2025 | Vilnius 🇱🇹
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#BuildStuff2025 #dotnet #DeveloperLife

Session graphic for my talk "Coding Paradise" at Build Stuff 2025 in Lithuania on Dec 2-5, 2025

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Sep 22

Join the KC .NET User Group tomorrow night (9/23) as Kalvin Tuel takes us through common challenges migrating API to .NET 9 and how to get around them.

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#dotnet #kctech #kcdnug #web #backend

Migrating your API to .NET 9 - Common challenges and solutions - Kalvin Tuel, Tue, Sep 23, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**Migrating your API to .NET 9 - Common challenges and solutions** In this talk, Kalvin will walk through the complexities of upgrading to ASP.NET Core in .NET 9, from und

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Sep 4

Hey #KansasCity, show support for this 100% #volunteer #FirstResponder public safety dive team (rescue and recovery divers). This Saturday, enjoy all you can eat #ChrisCakes pancake breakfast and help the team raise money to cover operating expenses and maintenance: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

Pankcakes with a Purpose

🥞 PANCAKES WITH A PURPOSE featuring Chris Cakes 🥞Get ready for breakfast AND a show! Chris Cakes, the legendary flapjack-flipping caterer (as seen on Food Network and beyond), will be serving up all-y...

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Aug 19

I've thought this for a long time, like switching off "auto reconnect" for WiFi. I want to use it, just not ALL the time.

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Aug 14

Hey @kcdc.bsky.social attendees stop by and learn about the KC .NET User Group! #kcdc2025

Duane sitting at the KCDNUG table at KCDC

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Jul 25

Thanks to everyone who attended my .NET MAUI talk at @nebraskacode.bsky.social yesterday! I enjoyed all the questions and comments.
#maui #speaking #nebraskacode

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Heather Downing @heatherdown.ing · Jul 22

See you at the KC .NET User Group tonight @ 6pm for some Blazor with @brentstewart.net (and some time series data goodness with @influxdb.com)
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Blazor from the Ground Up: Building Interactive Web Apps with C# - Brent Stewart, Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**Blazor from the Ground Up: Building Interactive Web Apps with C#** Ready to build rich, interactive web apps using just C#? This session introduces you to the fundamenta

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Jul 15

Join us next week. @brentstewart.net will be talking about Building Interactive Web Apps in #Blazor with C#

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#kctech #kcdnug #usergroup #dotNET #csharp #blazor #community

Blazor from the Ground Up: Building Interactive Web Apps with C# - Brent Stewart, Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**Blazor from the Ground Up: Building Interactive Web Apps with C#** Ready to build rich, interactive web apps using just C#? This session introduces you to the fundamenta

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Jul 14

Let's go diving together! Come with me to my favorite dive destination in Guanaja, Honduras. We only have a few rooms left, skip out on March storms and enjoy the warm tropical waters. Includes nitrox upgrade and premium drink package! #scuba #divetravel

Dive Rinse Repeat Scuba @drrscuba.com · Jul 14

🌴 ONLY 4 ROOMS LEFT! 🐠

Our March 21–28, 2026 group trip to Villa on Dunbar Rock is almost full—and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! 🏝️

📆 Book your spot before it’s too late:
🔗 at.drrscuba.com/dunbar-2026

#GroupDiveTrip #DunbarRock #Guanaja #Honduras #ScubaLife

Villa On Dunbar Rock, Guanaja, Honduras, March 21-28, 2026

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Jul 11

Thanks Kevin, same to you!

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Jul 10

I'm excited to be accepted for my 9th year in the Microsoft MVP Award program! #MVPBuzz

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Nebraska.Code @nebraskacode.bsky.social · May 9

Duane Newman presents 'Coding Paradise: The Future of App Creation with .NET MAUI' July 24th at Nebraska.Code().

nebraskacode.amegala.com

#AlienArcTechnologies #netmaui #Microsoft365 #multiplatformapp #uiframework #nativemobile #desktopapplications #csharp #xaml #crossplatform #Nebraska

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · May 20

Join the KC .NET User Group next week and do some #VibeCoding with @brentstewart.net.

📆 5/27
🕕 6 PM

Live and in-person, details: www.meetup.com/kc-net-user-...

#kcetch #dotnet #kcdnug

Who’s in the Mood for Some Vibe Coding? - Brent Stewart, Tue, May 27, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**Who’s in the Mood for Some Vibe Coding?** Everyone's talking about *vibe coding*—but what *is* it, exactly? A new development methodology? A meme? A mindset? A revolutio

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · May 19

I can't not see the frog now... 😆🐸 #MSBuild #copilot

Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Apr 9

🚨 Join us 4/22 @ 6PM!

🤖 Pair Programming with #CursorAI, a fully integrated coding partner experience - Bruce Dunwiddie

⚡️Plus: Creating Your Own #NuGet Package - Steve Bosilovatz.

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#dotnet #ai #kcdnug #kctech

Pair Programming with Cursor AI - Bruce Dunwiddie, Tue, Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**Pair Programming with Cursor AI** It’s time to upgrade your AI interactions and expectations, to a fully integrated coding partner experience, with automatic multiple fil

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Dec 30

Hey tech friends, my other passion is scuba and we have a trip headed to Belize April 26-May 3. We still have a few rooms open. If you are into scuba and looking for a spring dive trip, hit me up or check out the link. #scuba #belize #april2025 #divetravel

Dive Rinse Repeat Scuba @drrscuba.com · Dec 30

We still have some rooms available for our April trip to Belize! Come to Ambergris Caye and dive the Great Blue Hole with us (among other beautiful dive sites)! DM with questions.

#Belize #scuba #bluehole #caribbean #springtrip

at.drrscuba.com/belize-2025

Belize 2025 - Ambergris Caye

Pack your gear and join us for an epic dive trip to Belize, one of the most sought-after scuba destinations in the world! We'll be staying at the beautiful Sunbreeze Suites on Ambergris Caye, just ste...

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Jul 11

Exciting news! David Ortinau, MS Product Manager for .NET MAUI, will join us on 7/23 and will illuminate the .NET roadmap for client app development. Don't miss this meetup if you're into building apps for mobile and other platforms! #DotNetMAUI #csharp #KCDNUG www.meetup.com/kc-net-user-...

App Building with .NET MAUI in .NET 9 - David Ortinau, Tue, Jul 23, 2024, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**App Building with .NET MAUI in .NET 9** As .NET 8 continues to bring stability to .NET MAUI, and we navigate the sunsetting of Visual Studio for Mac and App Center, what

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Jul 10

I'm honored to receive the #MVPAward for my involvement in the developer community for the 8th time. I've met some amazing people helping run @kcdnug, speaking at conferences, and interacting with the product groups at MSFT. I'm looking forward to another year! #MVPBuzz

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Jun 20

Join us on Tuesday to learn from @saltnburnem.bsky.social (in town for @kcdc.bsky.social) about making accessible and beautiful user interfaces with C# and HTML in Razor. Don’t miss it!
#WebDev #RazorSyntax #DotNet #KCDNUG #a11y #kctech
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Building Accessible Components with Razor - Chris DeMars, Tue, Jun 25, 2024, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**Building Accessible Components with Razor** Creating robust experiences using C# and .NET is pretty great if you are a back-end developer, but what if your power lies in

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · May 31

📢 Exciting Announcement! Join us for "Building Accessible Components with Razor" by @saltnburnem.bsky.social on June 25th!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in #Accessibility!

#WebDev #RazorSyntax #DotNet #csharp #KCDNUG

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Building Accessible Components with Razor - Chris DeMars, Tue, Jun 25, 2024, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**Building Accessible Components with Razor** Creating robust experiences using C# and .NET is pretty great if you are a back-end developer, but what if your power lies in

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Apr 16

Join the #KCDNUG in one week for an exciting journey with @brentstewart.net into web development with Blazor! Learn how to get started, pick render modes, handle routing, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills! #Blazor #csharp #TechTalk #kctech
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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Mar 26

Join the KC .NET User Group tonight as Cameron Young shares "Tao of Refactoring". Whether you're diving into a massive refactor or planning your next project structure, this discussion has something for everyone!
#KCDNUG #KCTech #dotnet #Refactoring
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Tao of Refactoring - Cameron Young, Tue, Mar 26, 2024, 6:00 PM | Meetup

**Tao of Refactoring** Some devs are just thrown onto a massive refactor others are more planned out. Find out the lessons from someone thrown into the fire many times. Wh

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NimblePros @nimblepros.com · Mar 18

Struggling with refactoring code? Our very own Cameron Young will be speaking at the Kansas City .NET Users Group on March 26! Check it out: bit.ly/3IF76FU

#refactoring #dotnet #SoftwareDevelopment #ProgrammingPains

Duane Newman on LinkedIn: Tao of Refactoring - Cameron Young, Tue, Mar 26, 2024, 6:00 PM | Meetup

Join the KC .NET User Group next Tuesday for an insightful talk by Cameron Young on the 'Tao of Refactoring.' Discover valuable lessons from his experience…

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Duane Newman @duanenewman.net · Feb 27

Front end is totally in our wheelhouse too, plenty of talks lately around front end stuff like Blazor and Maui, definite possibility!

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