The latest articles on DEV Community by Scott Addie (@scottaddie). https://dev.to/scottaddie https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F440027%2F8b619178-78a4-474a-907a-fe06d9b91631.jpeg https://dev.to/scottaddie en Scott Addie Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:53:07 +0000 https://dev.to/dotnet/the-net-docs-show-the-net-foundation-and-net-open-source-2815 https://dev.to/dotnet/the-net-docs-show-the-net-foundation-and-net-open-source-2815 <p>In this episode of <a href="https://dotnetdocs.dev/">The .NET Docs Show</a>, Claire Novotny (<a href="@https://twitter.com/ClaireRNovotny">@ClaireRNovotny</a>) shares the what, why, and how of the .NET Foundation.</p> <p>The #HallwayTrack segment offered insight into why the .NET Foundation exists. Claire explained how a project would apply for membership and what benefits the project would receive. We learned that generous donations from corporate sponsors fund the foundation's efforts. Another smaller chunk of money comes from annual membership dues, which are optional.</p> <p>This segment also discussed the composition of the board of directors. We heard what each board member is focused on and how that relates to the bigger picture. Additionally, Claire explained how the foundation is supporting user groups during COVID-19. Though Meetup is the foundation's single biggest expense, this virtual user group program is a critical support mechanism for the .NET community during these unprecedented times.</p> <p><iframe width="710" height="399" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RBb-iuElZxI"> </iframe> </p> <p>If you liked this video and want to see more of our .NET content, subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/dotnet">YouTube</a> and follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/dotnetdocsshow">Twitter</a>. </p> <h1> #CheckUp </h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/dotnet-open-source">Open-source library guidance</a></li> </ul> <h1> Useful links </h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://dotnetdocs.dev">The .NET Docs Show</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nuget.org/packages/Nerdbank.GitVersioning">Nerdbank.GitVersioning NuGet package</a></li> </ul> <h2> .NET Foundation resources </h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/dnf/all-hands-fall-2020">All-hands Fall 2020 meeting</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com/dotnet-foundation/website/pull/388">Mission statement</a></li> <li><a href="https://dotnetfoundation.org/projects/submit">New project onboarding details</a></li> <li><a href="https://dotnetfoundation.org/about/budget">Budget</a></li> <li><a href="https://dotnetfoundation.org/community">Community and "I am .NET"</a></li> <li><a href="https://dotnetfoundation.org/about/board-of-directors">Board of directors</a></li> </ul> dotnet opensource dotnetdocsshow Scott Addie Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:46:03 +0000 https://dev.to/dotnet/the-net-docs-show-accessibility-autonomous-systems-and-more-2c6 https://dev.to/dotnet/the-net-docs-show-accessibility-autonomous-systems-and-more-2c6 <p>In this episode of <a href="https://dotnetdocs.dev">The .NET Docs Show</a>, John Alexander (<a href="https://twitter.com/johnalexander">@johnalexander</a>) provides an introduction to machine teaching with Project Bonsai.</p> <p>The #HallwayTrack segment offered a live walkthrough of the quickstart doc shared in the #CheckUp segment. John started with a 3D simulation of a moab device and ball and then switched to a physical moab device with a ball. We learned how to balance a ball on the device using the power of artificial intelligence. Along the way, a declarative, strongly typed programming language called <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/bonsai/inkling">Inkling</a> was used as the teaching code. John also announced that a .NET SDK for Project Bonsai is in the works and that samples are coming soon!</p> <p>This segment also covered some impactful accessibility initiatives of recent times at Microsoft. John shared his experience beta testing the Xbox Adaptive Controller. We heard about how the controller has changed his life as a gamer living with cerebral palsy. </p> <p><iframe width="710" height="399" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TqiMDHhADi8"> </iframe> </p> <p>If you liked this video and want to see more of our .NET content, subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/dotnet">YouTube</a> and follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/dotnetdocsshow">Twitter</a>. </p> <h1> #CheckUp </h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/bonsai-moab">Quickstart: Balance a ball with AI (Moab)</a></li> </ul> <h1> Useful links </h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://dotnetdocs.dev">The .NET Docs Show</a></li> </ul> <h2> Autonomous system links </h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/bonsai/">Bonsai documentation</a></li> <li><a href="http://aka.ms/as/workshop">Microsoft Project Bonsai Workshop Series</a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/as">Autonomous systems with Microsoft AI page</a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/as/video">Autonomous systems overview video</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/ai/autonomous-systems-solutions?activetab=pivot1%3aprimaryr5">Use Cases for Autonomous Systems</a></li> <li><a href="https://blogs.microsoft.com/ai/machine-teaching/">Machine teaching: How people's expertise makes AI even more powerful</a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/moab">Project Moab</a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/as/simcity">Machine Teaching Demos</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/bonsai/inkling/">Want to know more about Inkling?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fcK19CAjWM">Introducing the Xbox Adaptive Controller</a></li> </ul> <h2> Accessibility links </h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.inclusivedesigntoolkit.com/">Inclusive Design Toolkit</a></li> <li><a href="https://inclusivetechlab.github.io/web/index.html">Inclusive Tech Lab</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fcK19CAjWM">Introducing the Xbox Adaptive Controller</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mismatch-Inclusion-Simplicity-Technology-Business/dp/0262038889">Mismatch (Inclusive Design book) by Kat Holmes</a></li> </ul> dotnet machinelearning a11y dotnetdocsshow