Adventures in .NET Charles M Wood

In this episode, they dive deep into the world of development tools and open-source contributions. They explore the unique benefits of JetBrains' Rider versus Visual Studio, highlighting Rider's compatibility and extensibility across platforms. They also discuss how Stack Overflow's evolving landscape, influenced by tools like GitHub Copilot and chat GPT, impacts developers' careers. Special guest Giorgi Dalakishvili joins us to share his impressive 16-year programming journey—from utilizing C++ on Microsoft’s .NET framework to mastering C# and building robust desktop and mobile applications. Georgi offers valuable advice for aspiring open-source contributors and shares insights on his preference for Visual Studio, starting from version 2005.
Tune in as they delve into the latest enhancements in Visual Studio extensions, including a new SDK simplifying old API interactions and innovative visualizer tools for SQL Server and Postgres databases. Plus, get our hosts' top recommendations—from the Ring stick-up camera and x64dbg to the latest AI assistant extensions for Visual Studio.
Whether you're an experienced developer or just beginning your coding journey, this episode is packed with insights, tips, and practical advice to help you level up your skills. Stay tuned, and let's dive in!

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LinkedIn: Giorgi Dalakishvili
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Adam - x64dbgChristian  - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)Shawn - Ring Camera Outdoor 

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Andrea Angella has been involved in many communities over the course of his career and it has helped him become the developer he is today. In this episode of Adventures in .NET we discuss starting out as a .NET developer, being mentored, mentoring others, .NET meetups and staying up-to-date with .NET. There are myriad benefits to being a part of a developer community so go out and find one that fits you. Whether your community consists of two people or two hundred it will help you grow to be a better developer.


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.NET Cambridge CommunityMy Productive C#My Productive C# | Learn C# with Practical Video TutorialsProductive C# Membership DiscountAndrea Angella - YouTubeTwitter: Andrea Angella ( @angella_andrea )GitHub: Andrea Angella ( angellaa )
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Andrea- Stoicism and SenecaCaleb- How to Train Your MindShawn- AMC Investor Connect

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In this episode, they dive deep into the world of software development. Adam and Shawn are joined by special guest Simon Cropp. Together, they embark on a comprehensive discussion about snapshot testing in the dotnet ecosystem, with a specific focus on the powerful tool known as Verify. You'll learn about the different APIs for managing values, the advantages and drawbacks of using Verify, and its ability to reduce test code by up to 90%. The conversation explores how Verify handles data serialization, manipulates random characteristics, and integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines.
Additionally, discover fascinating picks from our speakers, including a seasoned recommendation on fixing audio delays in MSTSC and an exciting preview of the new Star Wars series, "The Acolyte." Whether you're a seasoned developer or just curious about cutting-edge testing methodologies, this episode is packed with knowledge that promises to elevate your development skills. Stay tuned and join us as we unlock the potential of snapshot testing with Verify!


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GitHub: SimonCroppTwitter: @SimonCropp
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verify
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Adam - Random IT UtensilsShawn - The Acolyte (TV Series 2024Simon - Polyfill

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Microservice architecture is very popular today. The panel talks with microservice security authors about their book and all aspects of securing microservices.

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Microservices Security in Action: Design secure network and API endpoint security for Microservices applications, with examples using Java, Kubernetes, and IstioAPIsecurity.io
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Shawn - Oculus Quest 2 Elite StrapJoel - Ice Spiker Off Road Bike TiresNuwan - OAuth 2.1

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We spend time with Dmitry discussing all the great things going on in the XAML space. The teams working on XAML tooling are very active and releasing lots of updates based on user feedback.

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What’s new in XAML developer tools in Visual Studio 2019 for WPF & UWPNew XAML Features in Visual StudioTour what’s new for XAML tools & Xaml Islands in Visual Studio 2019WinUI 3.0XAML Islands - A deep diveXAML Binding Debug OutputPicks
Dmitry  - Follow Dmitry on Twitter > @LyalinDotComDmitry - Red RisingShawn  - Follow Shawn on Twitter > @DotNetSuperheroShawn - blenderShawn - Blender GuruCaleb - Caleb's Website > DataWellsCaleb - Metahuman by Deepak ChopraWai - Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness

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The panel discusses application performance monitoring, bug reporting, and real world experiences with Innocent Bindura, Snr Developer at Raygun.

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Uncle Bob Martin | Clean CoderEmail: Innocent Bindura ( Innocent@raygun.com )Feedback: @DotNetSuperhero on TwitterPicks
Innocent- XtraMathInnocent- Learning to read for kids | Learn to read with phonicsShawn- Open Broadcaster Software | OBSWai- Greenland (2020)

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