Personal updates and recaps from Dev Leader, including weekly episodes and blog roundups covering career reflections, AI experiments, and recent C# content.
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This week covers NLog performance and routing, practical C# design patterns, and a stable .NET architecture for RAG and embeddings. New videos dig into AI-assisted workflows, navigating large codebases, burnout, and the path beyond senior engineer.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss why moving beyond senior engineer is hard and what career success can look like.
This week covers NLog setup, targets, layout renderers, and structured logging in .NET. Plus, explore OpenTelemetry distributed tracing and practical career questions about difficult peers and what comes after senior engineer.
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.
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.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss what a new tech lead should do first when a team is overloaded and quality is slipping.
This week covers GitHub Copilot CLI workflows and permissions, MCP clients and servers in C#, and practical modular monolith design and testing. Plus, dig into production Roslyn analyzers and engineering leadership lessons on team culture, tech leads, and better questions.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss when team leads should raise concerns and how early coaching protects the team.
This week covers GitHub Copilot CLI workflows and building Roslyn analyzers in C#. Plus practical guides to modular monoliths, MCP transports, production Serilog, NuGet debugging, AI's impact, and engineering leadership.
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.
This week covers NuGet packaging from metadata and local testing through private feeds, versioning, and automated publishing. Plus practical guides to monolith architecture, MCP servers and clients in C#, Serilog, Roslyn analyzers, AI agent workflows, and senior engineering leadership.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I break down the three-layer system I've been building so AI agents can scaffold and ship entire projects -- Ralph loops, an orchestration layer, and an optional Spec Kit integration -- and why my template library, not the fancy orchestration, is the real unlock.
This week wraps up the C# Visitor pattern series with real-world examples, best practices, a decision guide, and step-by-step implementation, plus a complete guide to logging in .NET with ILogger, Serilog, and OpenTelemetry. There's also deep HttpClient in .NET 10 coverage on observability, resilience, streaming, and DNS handling, along with practical guides to creating and understanding NuGet packages.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I dig into a Reddit thread about engineers reporting directly to a product manager -- the healthy conflict you lose, the career and delivery risks, and how to make it work if you find yourself in that spot.
This week goes deep on Entity Framework Core -- relationships, LINQ querying, performance tuning, testing strategies, and how it compares to Dapper -- plus HttpClient and IHttpClientFactory patterns in .NET. There's also a full run of C# design patterns covering Visitor, Interpreter, and Memento, alongside new videos on debugging, AI in your development workflow, and engineering leadership.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to make progress on a problem when you genuinely have no idea what's going on, and the prove-or-disprove framework I use to turn guessing into a data-driven investigation.
This week digs into Entity Framework Core from setup through CRUD operations and schema migrations, plus a deep run on the Memento pattern and other C# design patterns like Interpreter and Mediator. New videos cover tackling tech debt, build vs buy decisions, and growing into senior and leadership roles.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I dig into a Reddit thread about getting your manager to prioritize tech debt -- why it almost always loses to shipping features, the two forces working against you, and how to reframe the conversation in the language the business actually cares about.
This week is a full walkthrough of the SOLID principles in C# -- single responsibility, open/closed, Liskov substitution, and interface segregation -- plus design pattern guides for the mediator, iterator, and memento patterns. There's also practical ASP.NET Core Web API coverage on deploying to Azure and Docker and writing integration tests, with new videos on engineering management, plugin architecture, and tech debt.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I dig into a Reddit thread about the management trap -- why engineering management is a fundamentally different job than being an IC, how I think about absorbing chaos so my team can stay focused, and what you actually need to understand before you take that management promotion.
This week digs into building ASP.NET Core Web APIs: controllers, minimal APIs, model validation, error handling, versioning, and JWT auth. Plus a full run through the iterator, mediator, and chain of responsibility patterns in C#, with new videos on engineering careers, testing, and single points of failure.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I share my honest take on a Reddit thread about ADHD, anxiety, and depression in software engineering -- and the concrete things I've learned about prioritization, burnout, and structuring engineering work around how your brain actually operates.
This week covers the chain of responsibility design pattern in C# end-to-end with the complete guide, implementation, decision guide, and best practices, plus the template method pattern with a real-world example, best practices, and a strategy pattern comparison. On the reflection side, we have expression trees as a reflection alternative, UnsafeAccessor for private member access, Native AOT safety with DynamicallyAccessedMembers, reflection vs source generators, and how DI containers use reflection internally. Rounding it out: the complete ASP.NET Core Web API guide and a deep look at ASP.NET Core routing.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I dig into an ExperiencedDevs Reddit thread from someone who feels their ideas always get ignored -- and why it's almost never about the quality of the ideas.
This week dives deep into C# reflection in .NET 10 with the complete guide, anti-patterns, performance benchmarks, custom attributes, PropertyInfo and MethodInfo, FrozenDictionary caching, and the Activator.CreateInstance vs compiled expressions trade-off. Plus complete coverage of the template method pattern, the proxy pattern with a real-world example, best practices, and a decorator comparison, a flyweight real-world example, and a tour of the new LINQ methods in .NET 6 through 10.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the Reddit thread telling someone to quit their bad manager -- and why I push back on the all-or-nothing framing, plus what to actually try first.
This week takes a deep tour of LINQ in C# covering grouping, aggregation, set operations, joins, deferred execution, and element access, plus complete guides to the proxy, flyweight, and bridge design patterns. The video lineup tackles context switching, generational dynamics on engineering teams, and where AI tooling actually fits in a real developer workflow.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the perception trap around working hours -- why your start time doesn't define your work ethic on its own, but your hours absolutely shape what your team thinks is expected of them.
This week brings deep coverage of LINQ in C# (filtering, projection, ordering, and the complete guide), advanced regex topics including named capture groups and pattern syntax, plus practical guides on the bridge, facade, and flyweight design patterns. Plus four new videos covering platform team work, agentic systems, and developer mindset.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I break down how to think about measuring engineering manager effectiveness across technical, project, and people dimensions.
This week delivers complete coverage of C# enums -- flags, switch patterns, and string conversion -- plus the facade and bridge design patterns in C#. Videos cover manager effectiveness and building for reusability.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the shifting landscape of AI-related career fears -- from being replaced to being left behind -- and how developers can navigate the change.
This week covers complete guides on C# regular expressions, state pattern best practices, and command pattern real-world implementations. Plus feature slicing vs clean architecture, CQRS per feature, and C# string performance deep dives.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss context switching -- why it's unavoidable, how startups and big companies handle it differently, and what you can actually do about it.
This week covers complete guides on command, state, adapter, and composite design patterns in C#, plus deep dives into string manipulation and feature slicing in .NET. New videos discuss AI tool costs, burnout, and managing context switching.
When your role shifts from coding to strategy, it's easy to feel like you're losing your technical edge. In this issue, I break down how to maintain technical depth without going back to being a full-time individual contributor.
This week covers building extensible plugin systems in C#, the adapter design pattern in depth, and practical C# source generator testing. Plus new videos on developer burnout, staying sharp after promotion, and whether Copilot CLI is finally replacing Visual Studio.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I talk about finally stepping away from Visual Studio after a lifetime of using it, why Copilot CLI clicked for me, and how I'm using Roslyn analyzers as guardrails to stop AI from repeating its own mistakes.
This week covers Observer Pattern implementation and best practices in C#, source generator techniques, Factory Method and Composite patterns, and GitHub Copilot SDK multi-agent capabilities. Plus developer career videos on getting credit for your work, advancing past invisible barriers, and navigating strong opinions as a senior dev.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to approach talking to your manager about burnout -- what to say, how to frame it, and what you should actually expect from the conversation.
This week covers building AI developer tools with the GitHub Copilot SDK in C# -- from CLI tools and coding agents to ASP.NET Core AI APIs -- plus deep dives into C# source generators with incremental pipelines and Roslyn syntax trees, and practical guides on observer, singleton, decorator, and factory method design patterns.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss whether there's a real ROI on learning C# -- and why the answer has almost nothing to do with C# itself.
This week covers C# design patterns with deep dives into Singleton and Decorator patterns, plus source generator internals and getting started with the GitHub Copilot SDK in C#. Videos tackle developer career topics including tech debt, overcommunicating, and the ROI of learning C#.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss whether developer career fulfillment depends on believing in your company's mission -- and why understanding the "why" behind your work makes all the difference.
Build multi-agent orchestration with Semantic Kernel in C#, including ChatCompletionAgent, vector stores, and plugin patterns. Plus C# design patterns including Singleton, Decorator, Strategy, and Prototype!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss why communication with non-technical stakeholders is the skill that separates good developers from truly great ones.
This week covers building AI-powered applications with Semantic Kernel and the GitHub Copilot SDK in C#, from custom plugins and RAG to multi-agent patterns. Plus a deep dive into C# design patterns -- Strategy, Prototype, and Factory Method complete guides.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to approach hiring for roles you don't have expertise in -- and why the real question isn't "how do I interview?" but "what problem am I solving?"
This week covers the Microsoft Agent Framework in C# -- from core AIAgent abstractions to AgentSessions and function tools -- plus Semantic Kernel agents and plugins, Builder pattern deep dives, and GitHub Copilot SDK development. Also included: new videos on software engineering planning and hiring insights.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss planning in software engineering -- why it looks different across environments, and why optimizing for agility beats optimizing for the perfect plan.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the challenges of being stuck on legacy systems, how to use AI tools effectively even in rough codebases, and bridging the communication gap with your PM.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss rewrites, refactors, and the constant inaccurate optimism as developers.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss interviews with a focus on side projects and soft skills.
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Should software engineers create content as a side hustle? After 13 years and a 10-year break, here's the honest truth about what it actually takes.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the Github Copilot CLI tool and how you can get started with it!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how and why to build software outside of work as a software developer!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss my tips for prepping for FAANG interviews!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss 2026 New Years Resolutions and invite YOU to share yours!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss what it means to take ownership in software engineering.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss some of the awesome features Auth0 is bringing for building AI agents!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss balancing time coding as a senior software engineer.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss different approaches for keeping AI on track when writing code.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss just how much of our developer careers are maintaining software systems.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the vibes. And they are indeed immaculate.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to navigate feeling overwhelmed as a developer in a senior+ role.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to focus your time and energy as a developer in college.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the trade-off with doing extra work to get promoted as a developer.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss navigating situations where team members are underperforming.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to help empower junior developers to be more effective on code reviews.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how I approach software engineering interviews as the interviewer.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to work on managing stress when leading engineering projects.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how asking stupid questions contributes to a stronger engineering culture.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss some of the biggest mistakes made by new managers and team leads.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss building side projects, adding complexity, and doing so intentionally!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to survive your software development sprint or... consider moving on!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how junior software engineers can approach finding mentorship!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to mentor mid-level engineers -- even if they are doing awesome already!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss why you might be stuck as a senior software engineer and what to do about it.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss my reflections looking back on 20 years of programming and building software.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss my take on the interview between Sundar Pichai and Lex Fridman interview on AI.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to breakdown what keeps you engaged as a software engineer.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the usage of AI for junior developers just getting started.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the trap of becoming a hero on the team and what you can do about it!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss communication styles for software engineers that don't love speaking up!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss my experience using AI agents to refactor code.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss engineering management and how it's perceived as being gatekept.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss networking tips for aspiring software engineers.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to navigate codebases that have evolving code standards.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to approach one on ones with your software engineering manager.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss what it looks like to do a role switch with a new tech stack or language.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the hot topic of Vibe Coding and what it means for you!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss some thoughts as I'm working through a period of burnout.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to approach getting feedback form your manager.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss what might be a bit uncomfortable... but do senior engineers actually code less?!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss what it means to have 10 years of experience vs the same 10 years of experience!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss what junior developers can focus on as they approach their careers in development!
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the differences between coding at work vs coding at school.
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to take ownership as a software engineer.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss recent claims about AI replacing mid-level engineers.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to and why you should learn in public as a developer!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss my goals for 2025!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss structuring software engineering teams.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss different considerations when it comes to changing developer job positions and companies!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss effective ways to help other developers AND how to ask for help
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss a high-level overview of some topics I discussed in Code Commute.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss what types of projects to focus on as a junior software developer.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how even junior software developers can demonstrate leadership!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss my take on AI tools and getting started as a software developer.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the things I wish I knew before becoming a software engineering manager.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss fixing an issue in production is WAY harder than just following a tutorial on a happy path.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how codebases grow in complexity with an example -- AND what to do!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the lessons I've learned while building a SaaS
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the differences between environments where there is blame vs radical accountability.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how focusing on roadblocks instead of solution seeking can grind engineering teams to a halt.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss situations where we may or may not want or need to write tests!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to try and improve from failed interview experiences as software engineers.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to be curious when joining a team and not belittle others.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss common behavioral interview questions in big tech and my thoughts on them!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the importance of working in areas you're uncomfortable in to gain more experience.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I celebrate 4 years at Microsoft and what I learned from being in Big Tech so far!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the basic building blocks for building a Web API in DotNet!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss behavioral interview tips for software engineers!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss behavioral interview tips for software engineers!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I plugin architecture in DotNet based on a presentation I did in Dallas!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how situations like the CrowdStrike outage can reinforce our safe deployment practices.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the first full year of Dev Leader Weekly and how content creation changed my life.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss different scenarios where I built my own vs when companies decide to build vs buy.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss my mid-year retrospective and how retrospectives can help YOU!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss various actionable code review culture tips!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss ways you can leverage AI as a developer and things to avoid too!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss why it's important to be kind to yourself as a software engineer looking to improve.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss focus areas for junior developers to consider for becoming more effective.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss why feedback is important at all levels of engineering AND how it works two ways.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss developer burnout and what you can do about it in your career!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss imposter syndrome and how it affects you as a software engineer.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the idea of the best software engineers being replaceable but indispensable.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I answer the question of how much math do you need to program -- with help from Twitter.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue sponsored by Zuplo, I share how I'm putting an API gateway in front of my ASCII art API!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I share with you 5 things I've changed my mind about in my career!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the third of a 3-part series with a focus on actions once you start working!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the second of a 3-part series with a focus on actionable interview tips!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss the first of a 3-part series with a focus on getting visibility when applying for jobs.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I share things to focus on and actions you can take when you have a new manager on your team.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I share actionable advice for software engineers based on my own management journey.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how I intend to apply a Growth Mindset to learning Rust to support my team.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss my experience as an engineering manager and engineers going from mid to senior engineer.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I dive into the sunk cost fallacy, how it affected me, and how it may affect you!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. I share about why I had to give up on going after my two bodybuilding shows in April.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I dive into how we can use entity framework core in our Blazor application!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. I share some insights about being run down with bodybuilding prep because the diet is getting hard.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I dive into how I modified the Blazor plugins we created to work with Quartz for job scheduling!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. I share some insights about course creation and how I'm trying to get more time for supporting this effort!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, we celebrate the winner of the dotUltimate license and talk about collaboration killers.
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. I share some insights about some changes at work that have started and what I'm keeping busy with at this time!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, we'll look at doing a spike of our Blazor web application!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. I share some insights about my career journey and where I'm currently at as we start this new year!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, we'll continue to explore iterators and moving to a paging approach in C#!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. I picked up a fancy new toy that I'll be using to incorporate into my videos for designing systems!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, we'll continue to explore iterators and moving to a paging approach in C#!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. Starting off the year with new goals and trying to make some headway RIGHT away! This will be a big year!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. Wishing you all a happy New Year! In this vlog, I reflect on accomplishments and where things are going in 2024.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, we'll continue to explore iterators and moving to a paging approach in C#!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas! This week I share a close call on the highway and mealcoach.io updates!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue I'll dive into IEnumerable and iterators. Buckle up for this one!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue I'll dive into software engineering documentation and my approach!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss the calm before the holidays at work and some progress on mealcoach.io!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue I'll dive into situation that resulted a series of bugs and how I navigated them.
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss some of the exciting opportunities that were presented and what I'm looking forward to.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue I'll dive into comparing unit testing vs functional testing!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I recap on how I was unexpectedly busy with work and how that impacted everything else.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue we'll look at refactoring and how to effectively prioritize tech debt.
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving! This week I share updates about the completion of my project and social media!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue we'll look at my career journey and number of promos to be at principal level.
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss the topic of sleep and productivity, and in particular why that's important for my initiatives.
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue we'll look managing your competing work streams and your calendar!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week we had office visitors - Colleagues flew in for the week to HQ! Interesting mealcoach.io updates too!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue we'll look at Enums and why you're probably using them wrong!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss getting over the hump for some big work commitments and what's next for my focus areas!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! We'll dive into a sample project you can download to use as a vertical slice template!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss my spooky overload with everything going on at work (and behind the scenes)!
Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! We'll dive into Blazor unit testing in this issue, including how to use xunit and bunit for our tests!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss my return from vacation and how I've come down with something crappy! Gotta hang in there!
In this issue of Dev Leader Weekly, I share useful resources with a couple of videos focused on exceptions in C#! Thank you for supporting! Check it out!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss my upcoming plans around vacationing and what that'll mean for my other commitments!
In this issue of Dev Leader Weekly, I share a full spectrum of assorted content for all levels! Check out this issue for a nice variety!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss feedback loops and how they are necessary in mealcoach.io and my own brand.
In this issue of Dev Leader Weekly, I mention my travel to the office which slowed me down a bit. Still plenty of software engineering topics!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss meeting with a bunch of Microsoft colleagues at the office!
In this issue of Dev Leader Weekly, we have Blazor and plugin architecture taking the spotlight!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss the need to transform into a content publishing machine!
In this issue of Dev Leader Weekly, we have plugin architecture topics being introduced along side beginner programmer resources! So much C# and dotnet!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss a lot of frustration that I have for myself and demotivation in a project of mine.
In this issue of Dev Leader Weekly, there are tons of beginner resources to highlight. Keep in mind - seniors can learn from these topics as well for coaching!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! This week I touch on how distractions completely derailed a lot of my productivity and my next plan!
In Dev Leader Weekly, we'll explore thought-provoking ideas, code examples, and highlight content from the week to help you excel as a software engineer.
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
In Dev Leader Weekly, we'll explore thought-provoking ideas, code examples, and highlight content from the week to help you excel as a software engineer.
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
In Dev Leader Weekly, we'll explore thought-provoking ideas, code examples, and highlight content from the week to help you excel as a software engineer.
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
In Dev Leader Weekly, we'll explore thought-provoking ideas, code examples, and highlight content from the week to help you excel as a software engineer.
In Dev Leader Weekly, we'll explore thought-provoking ideas, code examples, and highlight content from the week to help you excel as a software engineer.
In this newsletter, we'll explore thought-provoking ideas, code examples, and highlight some content from the week to help you excel as a software engineer.
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog from Dev Leader! Here's a look into my life outside of all of the things you see on social media and my content!
A step-by-step guide to installing Timur's kernel on a 2013 Nexus 7 WiFi tablet, covering USB OTG power charging setup, ADB, FastBoot, and bootloader unlocking.
Read a personal reflection on burnout paired with curated articles on its symptoms, causes, and practical steps toward reevaluating priorities and recovery.
An announcement for the first C# Dev Connect meetup, hosted at Magnet Forensics, bringing together local developers to connect and share ideas.
Get a firsthand recap of Hack The North at the University of Waterloo, including booth experiences, standout hacks, and plans for future hackathons.
Discover a weekly roundup exploring what leadership truly means, drawing on shared articles about team empowerment, transparency, and building trust.
Get a firsthand recap of the Techno Security conference in Myrtle Beach, covering digital forensics exhibitors, training sessions, and first impressions.
A personal update on returning to blogging after a busy stretch, sharing news about several new hires who recently joined the team at Magnet Forensics.
Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day update paired with articles on empowering visionaries, supporting remote teammates, workplace ambience, and leadership risk-taking.
A fun recap of a snow tubing outing with the Magnet Forensics team, part of a series of company events shared alongside weekly reading picks.
Read how a teammate reshaped broken sprint retrospectives with the I Like, I Wish, I Wonder format and introduced Myers-Briggs testing to boost team dynamics.
Catch a candid update on a demanding software release, requests for help with a tabbed Android UI post, and several blog posts still in progress.
The 24th weekly article roundup covering workplace culture, coworker dynamics, innovation approaches, and a programmer's take on managing tech debt.
A weekly article roundup on becoming a better programmer, covering checking your own code before blaming others and pursuing continuous learning.
A reflective holiday post sharing end of year thoughts, personal updates, and a curated roundup of articles worth reading over the holiday season.
Catch up on a weekly roundup highlighting a Charity Water birthday campaign, alongside leadership reflections on code smells and crossing the chasm.
A Movember wrap-up recapping a mustache fundraiser at Magnet Forensics, paired with curated articles on job satisfaction and team productivity.
This week's article dump reflects on performance reviews, questioning stack ranking and alternatives, alongside reads on employee retention and engagement.
A look back at Magnet Forensics earning a spot on Deloitte's Companies to Watch list, plus reflections from meeting fellow honorees at the awards event.
A curated roundup of articles covering brainstorming myths, how video games affect the brain, and other interesting ideas worth reflecting on this week.
Read a personal shout-out to Magnet Forensics tech support teammate Matt Chang, praised for calm customer care and thorough developer troubleshooting.
A Halloween weekly dump sharing costume stories from Magnet Forensics alongside curated reads on success habits, community building, and recognition.
Read this weekly article roundup on competing commitments, building successful habits, compassionate leadership, and why infighting hurts your company.
A recap of running in My Team Triumph Canada's inaugural race for athletes with disabilities, paired with a short list of leadership articles worth reading.
Get practical WordPress backup habits from a rocky site migration, plus a roundup of articles on feedback, team culture, delegation, and workplace seating.
Read a quick update on migrating this blog off a failed Raspberry Pi host to a more reliable service, plus notes on the faster new theme and fixed images.
Read a weekly roundup covering the Magnet Forensics v6.2 release of Internet Evidence Finder plus leadership articles on culture, transparency, and recognition.
Meet Cameron Sapp through a personal profile highlighting his technical skills, team fit, and contributions after joining a growing engineering team.
A weekly roundup sharing the team's Movember fundraising effort alongside curated reads on leadership trust, confidence, and lessons from top executives.
Catch this weekly roundup of leadership articles on driving innovation, empowering employees, open offices, and building a culture that welcomes new ideas.
Read a weekly roundup on job titles, team strength, engineering leadership, mentoring, customer focus, and recognition in today's workplace.
Celebrate a Profit Hot 50 ranking milestone alongside a curated article roundup on perfectionism, overwork, career growth, and building a strong startup team.
Follow a step by step guide to setting up a WordPress site on a Raspberry Pi, covering hardware choices, installation steps, and helpful configuration tips.
Explore a curated roundup on burnout, with practical tips on avoiding overwork, spotting employee warning signs, and leading with optimism and honest listening.
Catch up on a weekly roundup of articles examining failure, trust, and stepping back so teams can grow, take ownership, and learn from mistakes.
Browse a weekly collection of leadership articles covering intern treatment, office politics, embracing change, workplace culture, and running better reviews.
A weekly summary of articles focusing on career development, leadership, startups and development. This is one BIG list!
Learn why ownership thinking creates bottlenecks on software teams, and how favoring shared expertise and revision control keeps projects resilient.
Weigh the tradeoffs between copying proven cookie cutter processes and building project workflows from scratch, with guidance on structuring teams and goals.
A weekly summary of articles focusing on career development, leadership, startups and development. This week is all about leadership!
Follow one Windows user's steps for getting Git working with a Google Code project, from GitExtensions setup through solving a tricky push error.
A posting to summarize the articles I've shared on social media over the past week. There's a focus on motivation, leadership, and workplace culture.
Here's a quick reading update for articles I've shared on social media over the past week. Topics include leadership, small business, and your career.
A rundown of programming books under consideration, weighing reviews of Let Us C, Code Complete, Java How To Program, and C++ How To Program.
