The 2006 Patterns and Practices Summit has begun. This Microsoft Sponsored event runs through October 12 and covers a wide gambit of issues, technologies, and techniques.
While there is no word yet on whether or not the presentations will be available to the general public, Brad Abrams has made the slide deck from his keynote presentation available. These cover his 5 key principals for framework design.
- Treat Simplicity as a Feature
- Know Your User
- Think Development Ecosystem
- Use the Power of Consistency
- Design to Last