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John/Michael,
I do not have issues placing this on the wiki under the "Reading List" link=
,
though i do mind this coming up in our regular emails. It will seem
advertisement if we were to place this in our regular announcements and I d=
o
not recommend this.

Regards
Ravindar

On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Voris, John <john.voris@...>wrote=
:

>
>
> Michael, as a "Friend of AgilePhilly Vendor", we do not mind putting your
> name and functions out to the membership.
>
> And like yourself, we can think about packaging this up in a digestible
> form so as to not bother those who do not like adverts. (They would point=
to
> Brazil and Chicago events.) Is there a *signup link *that we could
> include in our announcement emails? That might be the best way to invite=
&
> encourage the membership to use your info.
> We could also put that signup link on the wiki, under a "Recommended by O=
ur
> Members . . . " page.
>
> What do the other coordinators think?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Michael A McCormack [mailto:mmccorma@...]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:59 PM
> *To:* Voris, John
> *Subject:* Fw: ThoughtWorks Perspectives - July 2009
>
>
> John,
>
> Do you think this is valuable for our group? ThoughtWorks publishes this
> once a month. It's a succinct recap of articles, blogs and webinars on a
> wide range of topics related to Agile development.
>
> Let me know what you think.
>
> Mike
>
>
> Mike McCormack
> ThoughtWorks, Inc.
> www.thoughtworks.com
> o 267.247.5376
> m 215.208.6923
> e mike.mccormack@...
>
>
> ----- Forwarded by Michael A McCormack/US/ThoughtWorks on 07/01/2009 02:5=
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>
>
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> If you cannot read this message, please click *here*<http://connect.thoug=
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> ThoughtWorks Perspectives | July 2009
>
> ------------------------------
> Hi Michael,
>
> In this issue we have pulled together a wide variety of upcoming events,
> articles, recent presentations on film, and blogs - a selection of recent
> ideas from many ThoughtWorkers which we hope you will find useful.
>
> Please do join us for this month's webinar, The Agile PMO: Real Time
> Metrics - more details below.
>
> ------------------------------
> *Webinars*
>
> Webinar: The Agile PMO: Real Time Metrics | Ross Pettit
> Tuesday, 14 July, 12:00 CDT (Chicago), 18:00 GMT (London), 22:30 IST
> (Bangalore)
>
> The most important IT initiatives - those that are subject to the greates=
t
> level of scrutiny - still crater late in their delivery cycle. These
> failures expose the "PMO divide" - the gap between the effort-based metri=
cs
> PMOs commonly use to measure success, and the results based indicators th=
ey
> should rely on.
>
> - *Using requirements* - not abstractions - as gatekeepers
> - *Transparency -* How can the PMO get unambiguous line-of-sight into
> the project
> - *Metrics - *We need real-time information. What is signal and what
> is just noise?
> - *Collection - *How to collect project data efficiently, so that it's
> not a burden to the team.
>
> *Full event details and register for the webinar here.*<http://connect.th=
oughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:P8L9GRQCVR=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@tho=
ughtworks.com>
>
> <http://connect.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:P8L9GRQCVR=3DssID:46120054=
8,email:mmccorma@...>
> ------------------------------
>
> Webinar: DSL Construction Using Ruby | Harshal Hayatnagarkar & Rohan Kin=
i
> Wednesday, 8 July, 8:00 CDT (Chicago), 14:00 GMT (London), 18:30 IST
> (Bangalore)
>
> Simplicity, ease of use, clean syntax and clear semantics are the
> characteristics of a good DSL that enables users to focus on the problem.
> It is non-trivial to define, develop and maintain a DSL, especially usin=
g
> traditional compiler techniques. The Ruby programming language solves thi=
s
> issue to a certain extent.
>
> - Fundamentals of DSLs
> - Introduction of Ruby features for writing DSLs
> - Writing a DSL - The speakers' experience, with examples
> - Challenges and issues
>
> *Full event details and register for the webinar here.*<http://connect.th=
oughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:PP7U3SM8X4=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@tho=
ughtworks.com>
> ------------------------------
>
> *Videos*
>
> Hot Topics in Technology Panel Debate | ThoughtWorks Technology Advisory
> Board
> Cloud | Language Workbenches | Developer Certification | Polyglot
> Programming
>
> ThoughtWorks technical leaders from around the world gathered in Chicago =
to
> debate the hottest new topics in our industry. *Access this video*<http:=
//connect.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:G9DB263R5I=3DssID:461200548,email:=
mmccorma@...>to learn more about the trends that we believe ar=
e shaping a new paradigm
> for how IT delivers value to business stakeholders and society.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Cloud Computing | Martin Fowler & Dr. Rebecca Parsons at Google I/O
> Conference
> App Engine for Java: An Enterprise Cumulonimbus?
>
> Enterprise software pundits are now gazing metaphorically skyward. There=
's
> all this talk of clouds, but what kind of clouds are coming, and will the=
y
> be friendly? ThoughtWorks' Chief Scientist and CTO present some of the
> applications ThoughtWorks developed for App Engine at the Google I/O
> Conference and discuss broader issues enterprises will face with moving t=
o
> the cloud. *Watch this video now.*<http://connect.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ=
23XPKSQY:JNV6GS0VQ3=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@...>
>
> <http://connect.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:JNV6GS0VQ3=3DssID:46120054=
8,email:mmccorma@...>
> ------------------------------
>
> Web-based Integration | Ian Robinson & Jim Webber Interview at QCon Londo=
n
>
> In this *interview*<http://connect.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:ZV87G2Y=
GJU=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@...>, recorded at QCon Lon=
don 2009, Ian Robinson and Jim Webber talk to Stefan
> Tilkov about the Web as a platform for integration, the usefulness of
> various degrees of RESTful HTTP and the benefits of REST in theory and
> practice.
> ------------------------------
>
> *Articles & Blogs*
>
> Three Key Technologies to point out to your client | Aaron Erickson
>
> Functional Programming - Cloud Computing - Rich Internet Applications in
> combo with User Experience. When applied appropriately, these three key
> technologies can help clients reduce cost, reduce risk, and capitalize o=
n
> new market opportunities. In this *article*<http://connect.thoughtworks.=
com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:HEPPT3I3UT=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@...=
om>, Aaron Erickson, author of The Nomadic Developer, suggests discussing t=
hese
> three popular technologies with clients.
> ------------------------------
>
> Arbitrary Modeling Language | Neal Ford
>
> UML (Unified Modeling Language) is a failure because it is too technical
> for non-technical people and not technical enough for technical people. I=
t
> also encourages Big Design Up Front. AML (Arbitrary Modeling Language) i=
s
> both more common and more useful; it's the simple lines and drawings on
> white boards that developers create as transient artifacts. Neal Ford
> expands on these concepts in his Meme Agora *blog*<http://connect.thought=
works.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:AX5NVOXOEH=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@thoughtw=
orks.com>.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Think Before You Speak | Steven "Doc" List
>
> "What we've got here is failure to communicate." Remember that line from
> Cool Hand Luke? It's something experienced facilitator, Steven List, kee=
ps
> in mind when working with development teams, particularly Agile teams. I=
n
> this *article*<http://connect.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:QX80JHUPRN=
=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@...>Steven outlines effective=
communication that will help yield better results,
> improve productivity, and enhance team cohesion.
> ------------------------------
>
> *Global Events Calendar*
>
> Mingle User Group Meeting | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
>
> ThoughtWorks sponsored Agile Brazil 2009, which took place in Rio de
> Janeiro over the weekend. We have organized a follow-on event for Agile
> enthusiasts. The Rio Mingle User Group (MUG) Meeting is an exclusive mee=
t
> for Mingle users in Brazil to discuss and share their experience with
> Mingle. Adam Monago, our product expert, along with other Agile experts,
> will take you through Mingle and its features and provide you tips and
> tricks on how to better use Mingle for project management and collaborati=
on.
>
>
> *When: * Wednesday, 1 July, 2009, 17:30 - 19:00
>
> *Where: * PUC-Rio, Rua Marques de Sao Vicente 225 - Predio Padre Leonel
> Franca - 12 andar - Gavea
>
> *Register* by sending an e-mail to Studios-Brazil@....
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Agile 2009 | Chicago, Illinois, United States
>
> Agile 2009 is an exciting international conference that gives attendees
> access to the latest thinking in this domain, and bridges communities tha=
t
> rarely get a chance to exchange ideas and thoughts. ThoughtWorks is a
> platinum sponsor of Agile 2009, and we are proud to announce almost *20
> sessions*<http://connect.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:KH266JX3QB=3DssID=
:461200548,email:mmccorma@...>led by ThoughtWorkers.
>
> *More details on Agile 2009 in the next Perspectives *
>
> *When: * 24 - 28 August, 2009
>
> *Where: * Hyatt Regency, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
>
> *Registration:* *Full event details and register here.*<http://connect.th=
oughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:A35QTL1WX8=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@tho=
ughtworks.com>
> ------------------------------
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John/Michael, I do not have issues placing this on the wiki under the &q=
uot;Reading List" link, though i do mind this coming up in our regular=
emails. It will seem advertisement if we were to place this in our regular=
announcements and I do not recommend this. 
 Regards Ravindar <div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Wed, Jul 1, 2=
009 at 3:05 PM, Voris, John <<a href=3D"mailto:john.vo=
ris@...">john.voris@...</a>> wrote: <block=
quote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 2=
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"Friend of AgilePhilly Vendor", we do not mind putting your=20
name and functions out to the membership.</div>
<div>=
=A0</div>
<div>And=20
like yourself, we can think about packaging this up in a digestible form so=
as=20
to not bother those who do not like adverts.=A0(They would point to Brazil=
=20
and Chicago events.)=A0 =A0Is there a signup link that we=20
could include in our announcement emails?=A0 That might be the best way to=
=20
invite & encourage the membership to use your info.</div>
<div>We=20
could also put that signup link on the wiki, under a "Recommended by O=
ur=20
Members=A0. . . " page.</div>
<div><=
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<div>What=20
do the other coordinators think?</div>
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<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left" lang=3D"en-us">-----Original Message----- From: Michael A=20
McCormack [mailto:<a href=3D"mailto:mmccorma@..." target=3D"=
_blank">mmccorma@...</a>] Sent: Wednesday, July=20
01, 2009 2:59 PM To: Voris, John Subject: Fw: Thought=
Works=20
Perspectives - July 2009 </div> John, Do you think this is valuable for our group? =A0Thought=
Works=20
publishes this once a month. =A0It's a succinct recap of articles, bl=
ogs=20
and webinars on a wide range of topics related to Agile=20
development. Let me know what you think. </f=
ont> Mike <=
br> 
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hael, 
In this issue we ha=
ve pulled=20
together a wide variety of upcoming events, articles, recent=
=20
presentations on film, and blogs - a selection of recent idea=
s=20
from many ThoughtWorkers which we hope you will find=20
useful. 
Please do join =
us for this=20
month's webinar, The Agile PMO: =A0Real Time Metrics - mo=
re=20
details below. 

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<td colspan=3D"2">Webinars 
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ebinar:=20
=A0The Agile PMO: Real Time Metrics | Ross Pettit<font=
size=3D"2" face=3D"Trebuchet MS"> Tuesday, 14 July, 12:00 CDT=20
(Chicago), 18:00 GMT (London), 22:30 IST (Bangalore) 
The most import=
ant IT=20
initiatives - those that are subject to the greatest level of=
=20
scrutiny - still crater late in their delivery cycle. These=20
failures expose the "PMO divide" - the gap between =
the=20
effort-based metrics PMOs commonly use to measure success, an=
d the=20
results based indicators they should rely on.=20
<ul>
<li>Using require=
ments -=20
not abstractions - as gatekeepers=20
</li><li>Transpar=
ency - How=20
can the PMO get unambiguous line-of-sight into the=20
project=20
</li><li>Metrics =
- =A0We=20
need real-time information. =A0What is signal and what is=20
just noise?=20
</li><li>Collecti=
on - How to=20
collect project data efficiently, so that it's not a bu=
rden to=20
the team.</li></ul><a href=3D"http://connect.thought=
works.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:P8L9GRQCVR=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@thoughtw=
orks.com" target=3D"_blank">Full=20
event details and register for the webinar=20
here.</a> <a href=3D"h=
ttp://connect.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:P8L9GRQCVR=3DssID:461200548,em=
ail:mmccorma@..." target=3D"_blank"></a>
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=A0DSL Construction Using Ruby | Harshal Hayatnagarkar &=
=20
Rohan Kini W=
ednesday, 8=20
July, 8:00 CDT (Chicago), 14:00 GMT (London), 18:30 IST=20
(Bangalore) 
Simplicity, eas=
e of use, clean=20
syntax and clear semantics are the characteristics of a good =
DSL=20
that enables users to focus on the problem. =A0It is=20
non-trivial to define, develop and maintain a DSL, especially=
=20
using traditional compiler techniques. The Ruby programming=20
language solves this issue to a certain extent. 
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<li>Fundamentals of =
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</li><li>Introductio=
n of Ruby=20
features for writing DSLs=20
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SL - The=20
speakers' experience, with examples=20
</li><li>Challenges =
and=20
issues</li></ul><a href=3D"http://connect.thoughtwor=
ks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:PP7U3SM8X4=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@thoughtwork=
s.com" target=3D"_blank">Full=20
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=A0Videos 
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Technology Panel Debate | ThoughtWorks Technology Advisory=20
Board Cloud =
| Language=20
Workbenches | Developer Certification | Polyglot=20
Programming 
ThoughtWorks te=
chnical leaders=20
from around the world gathered in Chicago to debate the hotte=
st=20
new topics in our industry. =A0<a href=3D"http://conne=
ct.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:G9DB263R5I=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorm=
a@..." target=3D"_blank">Access this video</a> to learn more about the trends that we=20
believe are shaping a new paradigm for how IT delivers value =
to=20
business stakeholders and society. </=
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C=
loud Computing=20
| Martin Fowler & Dr. Rebecca Parsons at Google I/O=20
Conference A=
pp Engine=20
for Java: =A0An Enterprise Cumulonimbus?=20

Enterprise soft=
ware pundits=20
are now gazing metaphorically skyward. =A0There's all thi=
s talk=20
of clouds, but what kind of clouds are coming, and will they =
be=20
friendly? =A0ThoughtWorks' Chief Scientist and CTO presen=
t some=20
of the applications ThoughtWorks developed for App Engine at =
the=20
Google I/O Conference and discuss broader issues enterprises =
will=20
face with moving to the cloud. =A0<a href=3D"http://co=
nnect.thoughtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:JNV6GS0VQ3=3DssID:461200548,email:mmcc=
orma@..." target=3D"_blank">Watch=20
this video now.</a> <a=
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rbitrary=20
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UML (Unified Mo=
deling=20
Language) is a failure because it is too technical for=20
non-technical people and not technical enough for technical=20
people. It also encourages Big Design Up Front. =A0AML=20
(Arbitrary Modeling Language) is both more common and more us=
eful;=20
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evelopers=20
create as transient artifacts. =A0Neal Ford expands on these=
=20
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houghtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:AX5NVOXOEH=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@th=
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Hand=20
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ist,=20
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ghtworks.com/g/?NQ23XPKSQY:QX80JHUPRN=3DssID:461200548,email:mmccorma@thoug=
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