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Suggestions for programming training videos (.net/c#/etc)

  • May 31, 2007 at 12:29 pm

    #92592

    We're currently a classic asp (vbscript) shop, using interdev, but we're slowly moving to .net and c#.  Some of our entry level programmers have expressed some worries about not knowing .net or c#.

    I've been talking with the boss and we were thinking of maybe getting a few training videos to teach some introductory .net with a focus in c#.  We have plenty of books for them but we're thinking it might be worth running a few mini classes based on some videos to help everyone start off on the right foot and ease their minds about moving to a new language.

    does anyone have any suggestions or tips to finding some to look at?

    Thanks!

  • May 31, 2007 at 2:18 pm

    #710128

    I'd honestly start with 4 Guys from Rolla (www.4guysfromrolla.com) and go through some of their early ASP.NET stuff to get started.

    If you have a bunch of people that need training, might be worth getting a good strong consultant to come in and do some half days to teach them how to program from a real world perspective. Too many books/videos teach you the simple concepts without really getting into best practices until you're set in your ways.

    If anyone has talent, you might even send one guy to a class and have him teach others.

  • May 31, 2007 at 11:01 pm

    #710209

    I recommend http://www.learnvisualstudio.net/ The first releases of Visual Studio promoted it. The videos are small (thanks to Tech House Camtasia Studio captures) and many topics are covered, including learning to program C# / VB.Net.

  • June 1, 2007 at 10:04 am

    #710384

    Thanks for pointing this resource.  I'm checking out the samples right now.  I might just sign up for the lifetime subscription.

    ATBCharles Kincaid

  • June 26, 2007 at 7:42 am

    #715249

    I've used the App Dev training series (http://www.appdev.com/) to brush up on various topics, and I have never been disappointed.  These videos are on the pricey side, but in my experience they are well worth the money.

    Tim Mitchell, Microsoft Data Platform MVP
    Data Warehouse and ETL Consultant
    TimMitchell.net | @Tim_Mitchell | Tyleris.com
    ETL Best Practices

  • June 26, 2007 at 11:10 am

    #715306

    I'd definitely recommend checking out the virtual labs on Microsoft's site. Goes through a presentation, plus there's a virtual machine that you can use to go through the exercises.

    http://www.microsoft.com/events/vlabs/default.mspx

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