Aspire to Greatness: .NET Innovations You Can't Miss! w/ David Fowler and Damian Edwards Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat

Join Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Schmargyle in an engaging episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' as they welcome Damian Edwards and David Fowler from Microsoft.


Listen as David shares his journey from Barbados to becoming a distinguished engineer at Microsoft and Damian recounts his experience with web technologies from Australia. The discussion includes insights into .NET frameworks, HTML semantics, and their new project, Aspire.



The hosts also provide tips on integrating the Aspire dashboard with Otel tools, emphasizing hands-on experience. Amidst tech discussions, enjoy a light-hearted session of Japanese whiskey tasting, personal anecdotes, and dynamic software development perspectives. Subscribe for more!


Key Takeaways


[00:00] - Introduction and Guest Introduction
[00:31] - David Fowler's Background
[01:33] - Damian Edwards' Background
[02:44] - Evolution of the Web
[03:06] - Whiskey Tasting: Akashi White Oak
[05:06] - Whiskey Rating and Discussion
[16:06] - Hot Takes and Industry Insights
[32:33] - The Rise of Celebrity Developers
[32:50] - The Power of Strong Opinions
[33:32] - Implicit vs Explicit Types
[34:53] - The Evolution of .NET Frameworks
[36:04] - Introduction to Blazor
[41:08] - Understanding Aspire
[51:44] - Balancing Work and Personal Life
[52:39] - Sports and Hobbies
[57:59] - Reflections and Future Plans

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David Fowler Twitter
David Fowler LinkedIn
Damian Edwards Twitter
Damian Edwards LinkedIn
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