Disclaimer The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions and do not represent my employer's view in any way.
A couple of nights ago I went to a meeting of @codeslingers being hosted by @epitecgroup and got to work with @DavidGiard as he was preparing to teach a class on Azure. While I consider my self to be just starting on the developers side of things, I know that my primary focus is going to be C# and web development. In the last day since this event I have realized that I may have started heading down a path that is not optimal. I know the web and C# and MVC are not going to disappear any time soon, but Since I am learning, why not learn where the future path will be?
So I have downloaded the Azure hands on training kit from Microsoft and will start going through it. I really like the fact that Microsoft seams to have embraced the idea of getting tools and training into the hands of developers, both new and experienced. I look forward to seeing where this new path will lead.