Omaha Azure User Group Meeting – August 2020 – 1

The first bi-weekly meeting for the month of August 2020 took place on Wednesday, August 5th, starting at 6:00 PM. It was an online event.

Topic: “Developing for Linux and Windows on Windows using WSL!
Can you really use Windows to develop Linux apps? How real is WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) and how close is it to reality? Join Scott Hanselman as he walks you through the state of the art of Linux on Windows. What’s possible, what’s not, what about the Windows Terminal and Docker? Tons of live demos in this highly technical session!

Speaker: Scott Hanselman
Scott is a web developer who has been blogging at https://hanselman.com for over a decade. He works in Open Source on ASP.NET and the Azure Cloud for Microsoft out of his home office in Portland, Oregon. Scott has three podcasts, http://hanselminutes.com for tech talk, http://thisdeveloperslife.com on developers’ lives and loves, and http://ratchetandthegeek.com for the pop culture and tech media. He’s written a number of books and spoken in person to almost a half-million developers worldwide.

Sponsor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is more than just an insurance company with a solid foundation; our sights are set on reinventing what health care can and should be. As the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there’s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us. Our employees champion change and are inspired to transform the communities we serve every day. As a member of “the Blues Crew,” you’ll find purpose, opportunities, and the support you need to build a meaningful career. Learn more about our culture and what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting www.NebraskaBlue.com/Careers. Our Information Services teams work with new technologies, designing and implementing highly-scalable, complex integrations that improve usability and increase performance. You’ll find opportunities rather than boundaries in this role! We are focused on serving our customers, acting as trusted partners who deliver high-quality, effective solutions. We are positive, collaborative, committed, engaged, and fun.

Our sponsor gave away two $50 gift cards at the end of the talk.