Leeds Sharp - A .NET User Group

LeedsSharp are proud to present an evening of communication over the internetn through the medium of gRPC.

Abstract:

Intrigued by why some of the world's largest companies (Netflix, Google, Cisco, Twitter, Uber etc) are using gRPC? In this demo based talk we delve into the world of gRPC, what it does and why we should use it. We compare the interface with both Rest and graphQL. We will show you how to implement grpc server-side in .net and in the web. Finally, I will show you how the tooling helps you deliver powerful interfaces and interact with them quickly and simply.

LeedsSharp are proud to present Phil Whittaker with "Maximising Value from Testing"

Abstract:

"Maximising Value from Testing" offers a fresh perspective on software testing, advocating for a balanced approach that values any level of testing over striving for unattainable perfection. This talk explores the practicalities of testing in software development, emphasizing that 100% test coverage isn't always the most effective strategy. It encourages rethinking what constitutes a 'unit' in testing and highlights the importance of test maintenance for long-term project health.

The presentation also touches on the nuances of different testing types and their applications, from unit to end-to-end tests. It proposes a pragmatic approach to deciding what to test and how, guiding attendees on when to simplify testing efforts for better efficiency. The talk aims to equip software professionals with strategies to enhance the quality and efficiency of their testing processes in various development environments.

LeedsSharp are proud to present Connell Sharp with "Good Boundaries: Bounded Contexts and Conway's Law"

Abstract:

Deciding which things belong in which part of your system can make or break your architecture. To avoid creating a big ball of mud, we split things into modules or services and try to hide complexity inside them. But why do we always seem to get the boundaries wrong?

This visual presentation describes relationships between the structures in your architecture, your problem space and your organisation, and gives tips on how to find the right boundaries in each of them using ideas from Domain-Driven Design and Team Topologies.

We draw a lot of boxes. We like to separate concerns and keep things organised. This talk takes us through many of them: What makes a good function? What makes a good class? A good microservice? We’ll discuss slicing your solutions vertically, building separate packages, and the trade-offs of splitting into many git repositories.

Then we’ll dive into the structure of a business problem domain. We’ll take tips from Domain-Driven Design about the types of subdomains we find, domain language, and how we can integrate between different Bounded Contexts.

Finally, we’ll look into the organisational structure of a company. We’ll look at Team Topologies, the types of teams, how they communicate, and how those human communication structures affect your architecture.

Join us in this visual presentation that brings all these things together and aims to give you a different perspective on the structures and boundaries we find in our industry and how they relate to each other.

LeedsSharp are proud to present Pete Gallagher with "Supercharge your Data with Azure AI Search and OpenAI"

Abstract:

In this session we will take a look at how we can combine the power of Azure AI Search and OpenAI to allow us to gain insights over our own data. Using a .NET 8 Blazor app along with SignalR and C#, we'll begin by taking a walk through the Azure OpenAI Service looking at the basics of GenAI, the OpenAI Playground and the .NET SDK. We'll then take a look at Azure AI Search including; Chunking, Indexes, Vectorisation, Facets, Search and more. Finally, we'll move on to looking at how we can combine AI Search and OpenAI to supercharge our own data. This session will appeal to both beginners to Azure OpenAI and AI Search as well as learners wishing to expand their knowledge of these services to further their skillset.