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Duane Newman
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Developer, Intl. Speaker, Trainer, Autodidact, #MSFT MVP, #PADI #scuba Instructor, Christian, Husband, & Geek
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🎉 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 🇱🇹
🎟️ 15% off with code 2025SPEAKER_15 👉 www.buildstuff.events/9646624

#BuildStuff2025 #dotnet #DeveloperLife
Session graphic for my talk "Coding Paradise" at Build Stuff 2025 in Lithuania on Dec 2-5, 2025
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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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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September 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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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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September 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Hey @kcdc.bsky.social attendees stop by and learn about the KC .NET User Group! #kcdc2025
Duane sitting at the KCDNUG table at KCDC
August 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Thanks to everyone who attended my .NET MAUI talk at @nebraskacode.bsky.social yesterday! I enjoyed all the questions and comments.
#maui #speaking #nebraskacode
July 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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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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July 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Join us next week. @brentstewart.net will be talking about Building Interactive Web Apps in #Blazor with C#

www.meetup.com/kc-net-user-...

#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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July 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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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
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🌴 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
July 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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I'm excited to be accepted for my 9th year in the Microsoft MVP Award program! #MVPBuzz
July 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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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
May 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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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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May 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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I can't not see the frog now... 😆🐸 #MSBuild #copilot
May 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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🚨 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.

👉 www.meetup.com/kc-net-user-...

#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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April 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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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
December 30, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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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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July 11, 2024 at 8:18 PM
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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
My MVP profile, showing 8 years of membership in the program
July 10, 2024 at 8:32 PM
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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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June 20, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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📢 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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May 31, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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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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April 16, 2024 at 8:40 PM
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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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March 26, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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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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March 18, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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Hey #KCDC2024 speakers! The KC .NET User Group is looking for a speaker on Tue Jun 25th, right before @kcdc.bsky.social. If you will be arriving in town early and you have an extra session you think would be great for a .NET User Group we'd love to have a guest speaker this week.
February 26, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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We love diving our Ocean Reef Full Face Mask and are pleased to now be dealers. Just in time for their fall special! Order the Neptune III through 10/30 for these great prices! Contact us today!

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#Scuba #FullFaceMask #OceanReef #NeptuneIII #FallSpecial
October 26, 2023 at 7:31 PM
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Tomorrow (10/24) at 6PM: Join the discussion with @brentstewart.net & @duanenewman.net and learn how to thrive in the ever-evolving .NET and C# landscape, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro.
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#DotNET #csharp #CareerAdvancement
Navigating the .NET Landscape: Key Insights for Advancing as a .NET Programmer, Tue, Oct 24, 2023, 6...
**Navigating the .NET Landscape: Key Insights for Advancing as a .NET Programmer** In the ever-evolving world of .NET and C#, keeping pace with the changes is essential fo
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October 23, 2023 at 6:43 PM
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Winter is lurking, and your chance to become a certified diver is slipping away like a treasure beneath the waves. Our LAST class of the season begins Tuesday! Why dive into winter blues when you could be exploring vibrant underwater worlds? 🤿🌎 #learntodive #scuba at.drrscuba.com/learntodive
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Become a Certified Scuba Diver! The PADI Open Water Diver course will start you on your journey into the underwater world! With your certification you will unlock a lifetime of discovery as you step o...
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September 30, 2023 at 5:14 PM