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Jeffrey Palermo

Jeffrey Palermo is the CTO of Headspring Systems in Austin, TX. Headspring is a consultancy that provides custom software solutions, agile coaching and .Net developer training. He blogs about managing software teams and practices that make software delivery reliable, predictable and maintainable. Jeffrey advocates using the best tool for the job regardless of the vendor, which is often open-source.


Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 17 Nov 2008 20:01

If you cannot afford to test it, you cannot afford to sell itSubscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....In software, everyone agrees that testing is good, but there is a lot of disagreement on the level of testing that is necessary.  Fortunately, there is not an industry standard or government software code that mandates certain testing because..."
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Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 11 Nov 2008 14:28

The Myth of Self-Organizing TeamsSubscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....A hot topic in the agile world is "self-organization".  The reaction against tight command and control management structures has swayed the pendulum all the way over to chaos.  First, I understand that every team is different, and my..."
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Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 26 Oct 2008 17:02

Party with Palermo - PDC08 edition happens tonight!Subscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....I'm in L.A. now prepping for Party with Palermo.  There are almost 300 people RSVP'd at this point, so it ought to be an outstanding party.  We probably won't hit the record of 435 people for TechEd 2007.  I've noticed that plenty..."
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Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 07 Oct 2008 03:04

Another Agile Boot Camp overSubscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....This past week, I had a great class for my Agile Boot Camp developer training.  I promised the folks I'd blog about some learning resources I find very valuable, so here they are. First, I have to point out Michael Feather's book, Working..."
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Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 06 Oct 2008 03:39

MvcContrib latest release now with SubController supportSubscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....One of the items that many people I know have requested are subcontrollers.  Most non-trivial web applications require many things happening on a single screen.  Even if it's only the current shopping cart displayed on multiple screens,..."
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Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 02 Oct 2008 13:32

Last days to register for Udi Dahan's Advanced SOA CourseSubscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....We are approaching the last two days for registering for Udi Dahan's training course: Advanced Distributed Systems Design using SOA & DDD with Udi Dahan, The Software Simplist Registration closes at the end of the day tomorrow (Friday, October..."
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Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 26 Sep 2008 02:42

Speaking at San Diego .Net User Group Fall Tech Day on ASP.NET MVC in ActionSubscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....The San Diego .Net User Group has invited me to give two presentations to the Fall Tech Day event. I'm giving two presentations in the morning.  The first presentation has been on tour quite a bit in 2008 starting with Tech Ed 2008 and then on..."
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Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 24 Sep 2008 03:09

How ASP.NET MVC Views Are Different Than Web Forms (excerpt from ASP.NET MVC in Action)Subscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....(excerpt from ASP.NET MVC in Action). Views have long been abused in the Microsoft web application space. In Classic ASP, and in IDC/HTX before that, the view was the primary programming tool for the Microsoft-centric developer. Using the server..."
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Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 23 Sep 2008 15:25

Next Agile Boot Camp is October 1-3 in Austin, TX - register nowSubscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....I'm teaching the next Agile Boot Camp on October 1, 2, and 3 in Austin, TX.  Register now to attend.  This advanced agile curriculum will cover everything involved in developing software in .NET, from setting up a new project and defining..."
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Jeffrey Palermo [MVP] | 22 Sep 2008 13:56

Udi Dahan's Advanced SOA course now discounted under $2000Subscribe to this feed

Jeffrey Palermo writes "....Advanced Distributed Systems Design using SOA & DDD with Udi Dahan, The Software Simplist Tickets now less than $2000!!! Monday, October 13, 2008 at 08:00 AM - Friday, October 17, 2008 at 05:00 PM (CT) Austin, TX     ..."
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Jeffrey Palermo

Headspring Systems

Austin, TX, USA

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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: If you cannot afford to test it, you cannot afford to sell it: In software, every.. http://tinyurl.com/62u6s3 3 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: The Myth of Self-Organizing Teams: A hot topic in the agile world is "self-organi.. http://tinyurl.com/58obpa 9 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) The bar's fire code got in the way tonight at PwP, but it was a big success overall. 24 days ago from twhirl


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) New Party with Palermo record ~ 500 people. Still don't have official count, but it edges out TechEd07 as the biggest. 24 days ago from twhirl


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) @jezell Sorry you didn't like it. Twice as many people showed up as had RSVP'd 24 days ago from twhirl


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Heading to the Westin Bonneventure 25 days ago from twhirl


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) going to ihop by the airport before #pdc08 25 days ago from twhirl


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) at Kinkos by LAX prepping for Party with Palermo tonight 25 days ago from twhirl


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: Party with Palermo - PDC08 edition happens tonight!: I'm in L.A. now prepping for.. http://tinyurl.com/5hc4of 25 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) @elijahmanor I hope you find it useful 27 days ago from twhirl


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: Another Agile Boot Camp over: This past week, I had a great class for my Agile Bo.. http://tinyurl.com/4eknuu 45 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: MvcContrib latest release now with SubController support: One of the items that m.. http://tinyurl.com/3q7bxa 46 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: Last days to register for Udi Dahan's Advanced SOA Coarse: We are approaching the.. http://tinyurl.com/479fxm 49 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: Speaking at San Diego .Net User Group Fall Tech Day on ASP.NET MVC in Action: The.. http://tinyurl.com/5yt4gz 56 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: How ASP.NET MVC Views Are Different Than Web Forms (excerpt from ASP.NET MVC in A.. http://tinyurl.com/488h4w 58 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: Next Agile Boot Camp is October 1-3 in Austin, TX - register now: I'm teaching th.. http://tinyurl.com/522bab 58 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: Udi Dahan's Advanced SOA course now discounted under $2000: Advanced Distributed .. http://tinyurl.com/464u23 59 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Party with Palermo PDC Registration site is up! http://pdc08.partywithpalermo.com/ - Sunday night before PDC '08. Be there! 60 days ago from web


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Blogged: MvcContrib - now with SubController support for ASP.NET MVC: I'm still hoping tha.. http://tinyurl.com/4c6wyq 62 days ago from twitterfeed


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jeffreypalermo (jeffreypalermo) Current project needs ASP.NET MVC subcontrollers. Used yesterday afternoon to whip them up. Will commit SubControllers to MvcContrib. 77 days ago from twhirl