It’s been a while since I gave an update on the developer tracks at MFW so here it is (I know you’ve been checking back every day just in case!). In fact, it’s been so long, I owe you a Happy New Year!

So, where are we now? At the time of writing there are only about 100 days to go until the fun starts in Dallas (that may seem like a lot to you – but definitely not for me!) and the final agenda details are being fleshed out. Just about every one of the sessions at the conference have value for developers but the two specific “Application Development” tracks are packed with the key content that you, as a COBOL developer, will need to make your current work more productive and prepare you for the changes just around the corner. Everything will be covered from getting the most out of your development tools (you’ve paid for them so you really ought to want to make sure you’re using them to their full extent), to getting under the covers of the next wave of technology.

We’ve got a great variety of sessions from industry experts, customers and Micro Focus technical staff. There will also be plenty of opportunities to meet with your peers and share experiences and lessons learned. Add to that the technical training courses being offered immediately after the main conference and it’s a week that will definitely reward you for the time and effort in getting to Dallas.

I’m going to be hosting a WebCast on Weds Feb 4^th to discuss some of the headline attractions from the Application Development tracks – please sign up (http://www.microfocus.com/promotion/WWWCMFWG0109/) and attend if you can. If you can’t, there should be a recording available afterwards. As an added incentive (not that it’s needed, I’m sure), there are some very special deals available to anyone attending the webcast.

If you’re reading this blog through your favorite newsreader, it’s worth checking the MFW website which has had a recent refresh - a lot of new content has been posted. Also, keep watching the site for more details including the announcement of the guest key note speaker – I don’t want to spoil the surprise but I know it’s going to be a great session.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got any comments, questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to send an email or leave a comment on this site.

Some more Dallas trivia: America’s first automated traffic signal was installed in Dallas in 1927