Paul Grenyer

When I speak to people about NorDevCon , do you know which speaker I get asked about the most? Jon Skeet! This is why I am delighted to be able to announce that Jon Skeet is back for NorDevCon 2016 and will be doing a regular 45 minute conference session on C#. NorDevCon runs between the 25th and 27th of February 2016 at the Kings Centre in Norwich. Tickets are available here . The changing state of immutability in C# Jon Skeet ( @jonskeet ) Immutability rocks, right? When a type is immutable, it’s usually easier to reason about your code, easier to share data safely, and easier to make money ooze from every USB port. That’s the promise, at least. I heard an F# developer say it, so it must be true. Unfortunately, when a language or platform isn’t designed to encourage immutability, immutability can introduce its own pain points – and sometimes they can be subtle. Come with me on a journey to explore the different options for implementing immutability in C#, see how it’s...

I'm very pleased to share this video, made at the first East of England Apprentices event by 3aaa , with you:

The summer of 2015 saw David Cameron announce radical plans to increase the number of quality apprenticeships across England as part of the government's ambitious pledge to create a massive 3 million apprenticeships by 2020. We’ve taken a closer look at apprenticeships and how they’re changing the face of the workforce in Norfolk. What is an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training in a real world working environment with theoretical knowledge, often taught at a college or training centre. Open to school leavers as well as mature candidates, apprenticeships are an alternative to full-time education but still work towards nationally recognised qualifications, whether a BTEC Certificate, Maths, English and ICT qualification or other recognised industry specific qualifications. Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete, depending on the industry, type of qualification and the requirements of the employer. One of the biggest benefits for...