Defining MCP Tools in C#: Attributes, JSON Schema, and Error Handling
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Distributed Monolith: The Anti-Pattern Every C# Developer Should Recognize
Learn what a distributed monolith is in C#, why it's worse than a traditional monolith or microservices, and how to identify and fix this common architectural anti-pattern.
Build Your First Roslyn Analyzer in C#: Diagnostics and Code Fix Walkthrough
Build roslyn analyzer c# from scratch -- complete project setup, DiagnosticAnalyzer scaffold, CodeFixProvider implementation, debugging, and unit tests.
NuGet SourceLink and Symbol Packages: Step-Through Debugging for .NET Libraries
Learn how to configure nuget sourcelink and symbol packages for your .NET library. Enable step-through debugging with embedded PDBs or .snupkg on NuGet.org.
Serilog Enrichers: Adding Context to Every Log Entry
Master Serilog enrichers in .NET: add machine name, thread ID, correlation IDs, and custom properties to every log entry automatically. Complete C# guide.
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What It Actually Takes To Become A Principal Engineer - Dev Leader Weekly 148
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I break down what principal-level scope actually looks like, why impact and visibility feel so vague, and how sustained ownership changes the job.