Dr. Doris Chen's Blog

Dr. Doris Chen is a Developer Evangelist at Microsoft for the Western region of the United States. https://twitter.com/doristchen

Upcoming Free HTML5 Training: Register Today!

We just had a very successful HTML5 WebCamp in Irvine, CA last month.  I know we can’t...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 07/13/2011

A Successful HTML5 WebCamp in Colorado Springs

Thank for all of you who attended our HTML5 WebCamp on June 10th in Colorado Springs, CO, especially...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 06/14/2011

HTML5 WebCamp| Presentation, Demo Code, Resources Available | Download

Per your request, I am posting all the presentation, demo, labs and resources here so you keep it as...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 06/14/2011

Save 50% on O’REILLY: HTML5, jQuery and JavaScript Ebooks and Videos

Save 50% - JavaScript Ebooks and Videos "JavaScript is now a language every developer should...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 06/07/2011

Get Prepared! 1 Day HTML5 WebCamp Software and Labs Available to Download

1 Day HTML5 WebCamp is coming up soon.  It’s time to setup all the software on your laptop for...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 06/06/2011

HTML5 Presentation and Demo for WebVision Conference | Available to Download

I have the honor to present “Deep Dive into HTML5” at the WebVision conference last week.  Over...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 06/03/2011

HTML5 and Web Development WebCamp Training Available to Download |Free Presentation, Demo, and Labs

      Thank for all of you attended our Anchor WebCamp on HTML5 and WebMatrix on...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 05/23/2011

Get Prepared for HTML5 Web Camp | Software and Labs Available to Download

  The 2 day HTML5 and WebMatrix Web Camp is just over a week away, and it’s time to get all the...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 05/13/2011

A Great HTML5 Community Event in Silicon Valley | Video Recording Available

  Many thanks to all of you who attended the HTML5 and Browsers community night in Mountain...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 05/10/2011

Free 1 Day HTML5 Training Available| Register Now

  Space is very limited, REGISTER NOW! Event Overview: As developers, you keep hearing a lot...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 05/03/2011

HTML5 Contest | End Soon | $40,000 Prizes

The submission deadline is May 8th so it’s going to end soon.  Submit Now! Description: The Dev...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 04/29/2011

Free 2 Day Training: HTML5 and Web Development WebCamp | Register Now

  Developers today keep hearing a lot about HTML5, but many don’t know what it actually means...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 04/19/2011

Free HTML5 Event on 4/26: HTML5 and Browsers | Webcast Available

If you are interested to explore more into HTML5 technology and the browser(s) support, this is the...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 04/07/2011

Free Cloud Training: Understanding Azure with Rob Bagby

Free Cloud Training is coming to you in April in West Coast. Register Now!      ...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 04/04/2011

A Great Friday WebCamp in Redmond

Many thanks to all of you who attended the WebCamp on Friday (3/25) in Redmond, WA. The room is...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 03/28/2011

Redmond MVC & jQuery WebCamp |Presentation, Demo and Labs Available to Download

The following is the agenda for the WebCamp on Friday (3/25) in Redmond, WA and I am going to use...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 03/28/2011

Developer Resources: HTML5 / IE9 Tutorials and Sample Code

           Have you downloaded the final release of IE...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 03/22/2011

Internet Explorer 9 Compatibility Cookbook

  A lot of developers ask if the application they developed runs well on IE8 and below, will...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 03/22/2011

Web Performance Tips: 10 JavaScript Best Practices

I had a great time with San Francisco Bay. Net User Group last night. In this presentation, Peter...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 03/17/2011

Free Video Training: MVC3 | Available Until March 18

Great news! MVC3 video training from Pluralsight is going to be available for free until March 18th....

Author: Doris Chen Date: 03/16/2011

Powerful Set of Free Tools: Visual Studio 2010 SP1 and SQL Server Compact

Visual Studio 2010 SP1 provides you with  everything you need to start building...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 03/16/2011

MSDN Events Presents SharePoint 2010

The Visual Studio BizApps team has joined forces with the awesome developer evangelists in the West...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 03/15/2011

15 Web Performance Tips: Getting things Right on the Client

Peter Kellner and I will be presenting the 15 Web Performance Tips for Bay .Net user group on...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 03/15/2011

MVC & jQuery WebCamp Presentation, Demo and Labs are Available

The following is the agenda for the WebCamp on Sat. (2/26) and I am going to use this agenda as a...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 02/28/2011

A Great Saturday WebCamp in Silicon Valley| Big Thanks to Everybody

Many thanks to all of you who attended the WebCamp on last Sat. (2/26) in Mountain View, CA. ...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 02/28/2011

Web Camp Software and Labs are Available to Download

The MVC and jQuery WebCamp in Redmond is just over a week away, and it’s time to get all the...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 02/17/2011

Microsoft and Nokia Announce Broad Strategic Partnership on Windows Phone

  Great news!  Nokia and Microsoft today announced plans to form a broad strategic...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 02/11/2011

IE9 Available to Download: New Features and Changes

IE9 is here now.  Download it and give a try! If you want to know more about IE9.  There...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 02/10/2011

jQuery Tips: bind() or live()?

I get asked very often when to use the jQuery bind() and live() event methods. By definition, bind()...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 01/28/2011

SharePoint 2010 FireStarter on Jan 27th |Online or In-Person

Interested in SharePoint technology? On January 27th, Microsoft is hosting the SharePoint 2010...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 01/21/2011

Deals on Microsoft Certifications Exams

I know quite a lot of developers are planning to take Microsoft Certifications exams.  If you...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 01/21/2011

jQuery Presentation and Demo for HTML5 User Group

  I had the honor to speak at Silicon Valley HTML5 User Group tonight.  About 90...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 01/18/2011

WebMatrix will Release Thursday, Jan 13th

After several months in public beta, WebMatrix will officially release to the web this Thursday,...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 01/10/2011

$99 Marketplace Rebate Extension for Windows Phone 7

I blogged earlier about how to receive a $99 Marketplace rebate for Windows Phone 7 applications...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 01/05/2011

Web Camps: MVC & jQuery Free Training

It’s Web Camp time.  Registrations for Silicon Valley and Seattle just go live now! Web Camps...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 01/04/2011

Free Upcoming Event: jQuery Talk at Silicon Valley

  I will be speaking at Silicon Valley HTML5 User Group on Tuesday night Jan. 18th, 2011 in...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 12/22/2010

My Office Hours in Silicon Valley

I am getting requests from developers to have a more face to face discussion. My expertise in on Web...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 12/15/2010

Free Windows Azure Platform Pass | No Credit Card Required | Try it!

  How would you like to try Windows Azure and SQL Azure for FREE? We have a Free Windows Azure...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 12/13/2010

Updated Windows Azure Training Course|Labs&Videos|Free Download

  If you are attending the upcoming Azure Hackathon or other related hands on developer...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 12/08/2010

Upcoming Saturday Azure Hackathon in San Francisco | Free | Great Prizes

You have read, seen and heard about Windows Azure, now it's time to dive into code and build...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 12/02/2010

Free One Day Silverlight FireStarter with Scott Guthrie | December 2nd 2010 | Redmond & Online (Streamed Live!)

On Dec 2rd, 2010 (Thursday), Microsoft is holding a Silverlight-focused, one day event both at its...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 11/24/2010

Windows Phone 7 is Here Today In The US!

Beginning today, Windows Phone 7 devices are available at AT&T and T-Mobile retailers across the...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 11/08/2010

Free jQuery Events in Silicon Valley

Two free jQuery events will take place next week.  I know a lot of you are interested of jQuery...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 11/05/2010

Windows Phone 7 App Submission Now Open!

As of today, the Windows Phone 7 app submission process on App Hub is now open to all registered...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 11/04/2010

PDC10 Live Event in Silicon Valley

Missed your opportunity to attend PDC10 in Redmond? If so, you can still join in on the excitement...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 10/23/2010

Silicon Valley Code Camp Session: jQuery Makes Writing JavaScript Fun Again (presentation and demo code available)

The Silicon Valley Code Camp 2010 successfully ended its 2 days event last weekend (Oct 9-10) with...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 10/12/2010

Windows Phone 7: $99 Marketplace Rebate

If you are interested in developing Windows Phone 7 applications here is a good program you should...

Author: Doris Chen Date: 10/04/2010

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