VFPConversion.com provides training specifically for VFP developers who want to adopt .NET technologies. 2 different types of training are available: 1) Scheduled training events we schedule that are open for everyone to attend, and 2) individual training sessions at your location (see below for more detail).

See below for a complete list of currently scheduled VFP-related events.

Training is the first step for every team or individual on the road to new technologies, no matter whether the goal is to start a new project that is based on, or involves .NET and/or SQL Server technologies, or whether you just want to evaluate options. EPS Software Corp. (the parent company of VFPConversion.com) and our partner organizations are dedicated to delivering the only training program available that is specifically geared towards Visual FoxPro developers who want to adopt additional technologies.

Our next training tour will bring us to North America and Europe. Sessions are mostly presented by Markus Egger and Claudio Lassala together with local partners and gurus.

These events are currently scheduled:

The following topics are covered in our 2-day training courses.

• Overview of Visual Studio and the .NET Platform
  This session provides a general overview of .NET. What are the main features? How does development compare to development in VFP? Why is .NET so important?
• The Main Languages: C# and Visual Basic .NET
  No matter what you do in .NET, you likely need to know some C# or VB.NET, or both. This part of the training will get you started.
• .NET Application Architecture - An Overview
  This session provides an overview of .NET Application architecture and how it compares to VFP. This session provides a good big-picture assessment of the situation.
• Databases and Data Access in .NET
  Data handling is one of VFP's great strengths. How does it work in .NET? This is the question this session will answer by providing an overview of SQL Server and ADO.NET.
• Object-Oriented Development in .NET
  Object-Oriented development is second nature for many VFP developers. .NET's object model is an evolution of VFP's object model, so most people will feel right at home. But there are differences.
• Building Business Logic
  The logic components are the heart of every application. This session shows how to build and quality control (test) the center-piece of every application.
• Building a Windows Application
  This session focuses on building a Windows interface layer (WinForms) on top of the previously created business logic.
• Building a Web Application
  This session focuses on building an HTML-based Web Application (ASP.NET Web Forms) on top of the previously created business logic.
• Building a Web Service Interface
  Over the last few years, Web Services have become a central part of software development. This session shows how to build a web-service based interface on top of the previously created business logic.
• Wrap-Up of Other Features and Technollgies
  Mobile Applications, WinFX, Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Vista, Windows Communication Foundation,... the list of interesting technologies around .NET (current or future) is rather lengthy. This final session of the event looks at some interesting technologies that are generally beyond the scope of this workshop, but are nevertheless interesting enough to spend a few minutes on...

Single-day training classes include the following topics:

• Overview of Visual Studio and the .NET Platform
  This session provides a general overview of .NET. What are the main features? How does development compare to development in VFP? Why is .NET so important?
• The Main Languages: C# and Visual Basic .NET
  No matter what you do in .NET, you likely need to know some C# or VB.NET, or both. This part of the training will get you started.
• Business Logic and Data Access
  Logic components and data access are the heart of every application. This session shows how to build a business logic layer with data access components (ADO.NET and SQL Server).
• Building a Windows Application
  This session focuses on building a Windows interface layer (WinForms) on top of the previously created business logic.
• Building a Web Application
  This session focuses on building an HTML-based Web Application (ASP.NET Web Forms) on top of the previously created business logic.
• Other Important Aspects
  .NET is a big topic that can not be completely covered in a single day. This wrap-up session provides an overview of other important topics such as mobile development, web services, and more.

At the end of the single-day training class, attendees will have seen how to build a small .NET application start-to-finish, including a Windows interface and a Web interface. No prior knowledge of .NET or any of the .NET languages is required.

If no event is scheduled near you, but you think there should be enough interest, email us at vfpconversion@eps-software.com.