Dev Leader -- C# and .NET Software Engineering

08/01/2026(Updated 08/02/2026)
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Why I Still Build Side Projects (And What I'm Building Next) - Dev Leader Weekly 151

Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss why I still build side projects and how a thin paid layer helps me actually finish them.

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Weekly Recap: OpenTelemetry in .NET, GitHub Copilot CLI, and C# MCP Servers [Aug 2026]

This week is a full deep dive into OpenTelemetry in .NET -- traces, metrics, logging, HttpClient instrumentation, ASP.NET Core setup, and exporters for OTLP, Prometheus, Jaeger, and Azure Monitor. Plus GitHub Copilot CLI workflows for .NET developers, testing and deploying C# MCP servers, and a hard look at modular monoliths, clean architecture, and moving back from microservices.

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07/31/2026
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OpenTelemetry Exporters in .NET: OTLP, Prometheus, Jaeger, and Azure Monitor

A practical guide to OpenTelemetry exporters in .NET -- configuring OTLP, Prometheus, Azure Monitor, and Jaeger with real C# examples for ASP.NET Core.

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07/31/2026
11 minute read

GitHub Copilot CLI vs Claude Code: Which Terminal Agent Should You Use in 2026?

GitHub Copilot CLI vs Claude Code comparison for 2026: pricing, permissions, MCP, models, GitHub workflows, and how to choose the agent for your team.

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Why I Still Build Side Projects (And What I'm Building Next) - Dev Leader Weekly 151

Weekly Recap: OpenTelemetry in .NET, GitHub Copilot CLI, and C# MCP Servers [Aug 2026]

OpenTelemetry Exporters in .NET: OTLP, Prometheus, Jaeger, and Azure Monitor

GitHub Copilot CLI vs Claude Code: Which Terminal Agent Should You Use in 2026?

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