After our exploratory talk a couple of weeks ago, I was booked for yesterday by a Dutch NAV partner to help them out on their first steps 'into' TFS. Using Visual Studio Online we did setup a collection and a team project, drafted and implemented a branch structure and discussed the use of work items in relation to code check-ins and scrum methodology. And among this all these basic questions recurred: what does it basically mean to be a NAV developer in a TFS environment? What are the specific…

Christmas Eve. Rain outside and moderate temperature. Cosy inside, having set the tree and decorated it with silver, red and gold, and the old electric candles that I inherited from days gone . Haven't used them for ages and still shining bright. Preparing our Kerststol with the dough to rise and now waiting for it. Wife and children gathering in our kitchen for some bread and setting up Smallworld . And urging me to join them. So have to keep it short and thus remains to wish you all a merry…

Did you see this communication on PartnerSource/CustomerSource? Having been harsh on MS various times with respect to PartnerSource I must admit I was quite astounded by this news. I really had to overcome some disbelief and force myself to read the article and let go of my prejudice. Yes, I still have to wait to January 11 before I will be able to believe my eyes. And yes, I will do my utmost best to be positively surprised and fiercely hope this promise will stand. And as the Microsoft…