Omaha .NET User Group August Meeting
Fellow .NET Users,
This month's .NET User's Group Meeting will take place on August 28th, starting at 6:00 PM. Food and drinks will be served by our sponsor, TEKsystems starting 15-20 minutes before the start of the meeting. After the presentation, TEKsystems will be giving away a few technology gadgets including a pair of Bluetooth headphones and a Tile Everything Tracker. Please join us for some time to learn and chat with like minded software developers.
Host:TEKsystems
Waterford Building
18881 W Dodge Rd Suite 280W, Omaha, NE 68022
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Topic:
Building a Real-Time Multilingual Chat with AI-Powered Translation Using .NET and SignalR by Timothy Ingledue
Join us for an exciting session where we dive into a practical .NET application—a real-time chat platform built with SignalR, enhanced with AI-driven translation capabilities. This project showcases how to leverage modern .NET, Blazor Server/Web Assembly, and cloud-based AI services to create a scalable, multilingual communication tool. Presentation offers valuable insights with a “Show me the Code” perspective.
SignalR in Action: See how SignalR enables real-time messaging across public, private, and group chats, with a deep dive into hub implementation and client-server synchronization.
- AI Translation Integration: Discover how we integrated DeepL and Azure Cognitive Services Translator to translate messages in real-time, supporting many languages.
- Blazor WebAssembly: Explore how Blazor powers the client-side UI, with interactive components for language selection and chat management.
- Demo Highlights: Witness a live demo featuring two, three, four users chatting in different languages, with seamless translation, group dynamics, and reconnection handling.
During and After the Demo – Q&A:
Opportunity to discuss and troubleshoot with the presenter during Q&A. Topics for discussion – SignalR, Anything blazor related translation services.
Timothy Ingledue
Timothy is passionate about Blazor, Web Assembly, and everything .NET. He loves exploring how technology can solve real-world problems—especially when it comes to building modern, responsive web applications. When he's not coding or mentoring, he enjoys audiobooks, woodworking, and a good video game.
Sponsors:TEKSystems
TEKsystems is a global technology services and talent solutions provider that helps organizations accelerate digital transformation. We deliver full-stack IT services—from cloud and data to enterprise applications and AI—while connecting companies with top tech talent. With deep industry expertise and a partnership-driven approach, we empower clients to innovate, scale, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Thanks,
Matt Ruwe
mruwe@omahamtg.com
.NET User's Group Co-Leader
Brian Olson
bolson@omahamtg.com
.NET User's Group Co-Leader
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