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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
    TimMitchell.net | @tmitch.net | 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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