Training Class Update

First, I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to leave a comment or send me an email about training ideas. All of the feedback has helped me refine the class and its goals. There were several common comments which emerged so I’d like to reply to these in public.

1. I can read Joe’s book and understand language basics. What I really need is a class which takes the next step and talks about how to use Erlang in a practical setting.
   

   This was the most common comment by far. I’ve reworked the curriculum for the course to include more intermediate material without leaving beginners in the dust. The curriculum now looks like this:

   • Overview of Erlang basics
   • Concurrent programming: Processes, Messages, patterns of usage
   • Introduction to OTP: Servers, Clients, Supervisors
   • Unit Testing w/EUnit
   • Writing Webapps: Using mochiweb and webmachine

2. When are you thinking about having the class? December and January are bad months for me/my company.
   

   Synchronicity is a wonderful thing! Between my work schedule and finding a venue for the class it’s looking like February is the earliest the class could happen. The class will have to happen on a Friday/Saturday so I can work it around my day job. Assuming everything works out — and it’s looking good right now — I’m strongly leaning towards Feb 6 and 7.

3. I’m not able to come to Raleigh for the class. Can you do on-site training?
   

   I’m doing the class in addition to a busy speaking schedule and a full-time day job. So, for now, I’m limited to the Raleigh area.

If you’ve got additional questions regarding the class, please leave a comment or drop me an email.