Coding After Work Podcast

Coding After Work

About everything Microsoft, geek, gadget and development.

  1. Developer Happiness, Now in Insiders: Visual Studio 2026 with Mads Kristensen

    6D AGO

    Developer Happiness, Now in Insiders: Visual Studio 2026 with Mads Kristensen

    The first version of Visual Studio 2026 Insiders is here! We sat down with Mads Kristensen to explore what’s new: Monthly update cadence (faster features, fewer waits) Deeper Copilot integration, including the new Profiler Agent Major performance boosts across startup, large solutions, and RDP/DevBox A modern UI refresh with new themes and cleaner settings Near-seamless extension compatibility from 2022 to 2026 We also talk about bug reports as “gifts,” why developer happiness matters more than raw productivity, and Mads’ favorite hidden gems in the IDE.

    50 min
  2. From Submarines to Software with Jon Galloway

    JUL 28

    From Submarines to Software with Jon Galloway

    This episode is packed with stories, insight, and more than a few unexpected turns – and our guest is no exception. We’re joined by the always-curious, always-creating John Galloway, who shares his remarkable journey from submarine officer to dev community builder at Microsoft. Whether it’s live-streaming labs, shipping AI-powered productivity tools, or winning a car on The Price Is Right (yes, really), John brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of dev wisdom. We talk Blazor, .NET Aspire, the evolution of vibe coding, the reality of building meaningful content, and how AI is changing the way we build and communicate. Plus, you'll hear about the VR boxing obsession, accessibility from a broader lens, and how subtle Superman shoulder moves might be the key to cinematic greatness. Buckle up for a vibrant episode full of laughs, insight, and genuine developer love.   🎤 Guest: Jon Galloway – Program Manager, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft focused on .NET and Web Development 🧭 Topics Covered: What the DevDiv Community Team actually does Organizing .NET Conf and supporting developer events Jon's Price Is Right story (spoiler: he won a car!) Submarine life and how it shaped his dev mindset Transitioning from Visual Basic to Microsoft What “vibe coding” means and how AI is changing dev productivity Blazor and the new .NET Aspire dashboard Writing technical books with the likes of Scott Hanselman, Scott Guthrie, and Phil Haack Accessibility beyond disability Repurposing content across formats using AI Thoughts on VR fitness, and writing fiction with AI Superman movie talk and the emotional power of theme music 📎 Resources Mentioned: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/blog https://github.com/dotnet-presentations ‪@jongalloway.bsky.social‬ Special thanks to Daniel Hindrikes for audio mixing

    59 min
  3. Bringing Web to .NET MAUI with Beth Massi

    JUL 14

    Bringing Web to .NET MAUI with Beth Massi

    In this episode, recorded live at Microsoft Build, we sit down with Beth Massi! From community legend to product manager on the .NET MAUI team, Beth joins us for a deep dive into the world of hybrid app development. We unpack the story behind the name “MAUI,” the evolution of Xamarin, and how web technologies can blend seamlessly into native apps. Along the way, we explore AI's growing role in developer tooling, the power of open source collaboration, and yes… even Star Trek captains. Whether you're building mobile apps, curious about hybrid frameworks, or just here for the sci-fi and geek-outs, this episode has something for you. Guest: 🎤 Beth Massi – Product Manager on the .NET MAUI team at Microsoft Topics Discussed: What is .NET MAUI and how it evolved from Xamarin The clever (and rule-bending) origin story of the name “MAUI” Hybrid apps explained: Blazor, WebView, and using web tech in native apps The Blazor WebView vs. Hybrid WebView: use cases and benefits Real-world examples of .NET MAUI apps: from school buses to law audio books Syncfusion's partnership and contributions to MAUI Backward compatibility, rapid releases, and how the MAUI team handles it all AI tools like GitHub Copilot transforming UI design and developer productivity Designing cross-platform experiences without losing performance or personality Remote work and collaboration at Microsoft Beth's personal journey from MVP to marketing to PM Links Mentioned: https://github.com/BethMassi https://github.com/dotnet-presentations/blazor-hybrid-workshop  Syncfusion Blazor Toolkit: syncfusion.com Special thanks to Daniel Hindrikes for audio mixing

    1 hr
  4. Simplifying Kubernetes, One Container at a Time – with Anthony Chu

    JUN 26

    Simplifying Kubernetes, One Container at a Time – with Anthony Chu

    In this episode, recorded live at Microsoft Build, we sit down with the always insightful Anthony Chu, Principal PM at Microsoft, to explore the world of Azure Container Apps. Anthony brings a unique developer-first perspective on simplifying complex cloud infrastructure, weaving together topics like Dapr, serverless GPUs, dynamic sessions, and even a surprising amount of pasta talk. Whether you're new to containers or neck-deep in Kubernetes YAML files, there's something for everyone here, especially if you're into Marvel vs. DC debates or want to know which Spider-Man reigns supreme. Guest: 🎤 Anthony Chu – Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, working on Azure Container Apps Blog: https://anthonychu.ca/ Bluesky: @anthonychu.ca Topics Discussed: What Azure Container Apps actually are, and how they simplify Kubernetes Comparing Container Apps, Azure Functions, and App Services When to choose Kubernetes over Container Apps—and when not to What Dapr is and how it fits into the microservices puzzle Dynamic Sessions: running untrusted code safely for AI and agent-based scenarios Serverless GPUs and running custom models Real-world use cases and architecture patterns combining apps and jobs How open telemetry is built-in, with zero SDKs needed The impact of MCP (Multi-channel Processing) and the evolution of cloud-native AI workloads Anthony’s journey from being a user of Azure Functions and Blazor to shaping them as a PM The importance of networking at conferences—and a great story from NDC London 2016 Anthony’s culinary skills, first computer, favorite superhero, and... the great Spider-Man debate Special thanks to Daniel Hindrikes for audio mixing

    56 min
  5. SignalR, Aspire, and No Kyber Crystals with Damian Edwards

    JUN 12

    SignalR, Aspire, and No Kyber Crystals with Damian Edwards

    In this episode, we catch up with Damian Edwards at Microsoft Build! We talk about his journey from launching SignalR to shaping .NET Aspire, how performance became a core .NET culture shift, and what it's like being in the room for some of the biggest moments in .NET history. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of ASP.NET, how Aspire is simplifying cloud-native dev, and even gives us his thoughts on lightsabers, Blazor, and Blu-rays. It’s a deep dive into code, performance, and a galaxy not so far away. Guest: 🎤 Damian Edwards – Principal Architect for .NET at Microsoft Topics Discussed: How SignalR started as a moonlighting project The evolution of .NET performance culture What makes Aspire a game-changer for cloud-native apps Lessons learned from building Blazor and Razor Scaling real-time systems (and yes, Halo used SignalR) How Aspire smooths out local dev and onboarding Thoughts on AI, accessibility, and the future of developer tooling Star Wars hot takes (spoiler: no Kyber crystals required) Building custom PCs and chasing that perfect dev setup Links: https://github.com/dotnet/aspire https://frame.work/  https://bsky.app/profile/damianedwards.com   Catch us at Build and beyond! 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to the Coding After Work podcast for more conversations like this one. A huge thanks to Daniel Hindrikes, who helped with mixing the podcast.

    1h 7m
  6. From Blinking LEDs to Aspire-ing Devs – Maddy Montaquila

    MAY 29

    From Blinking LEDs to Aspire-ing Devs – Maddy Montaquila

    In this episode, we catch up with Maddy Montaquila at Microsoft Build! We talk about her journey from Xamarin and .NET MAUI to becoming the product lead for .NET Aspire. She shares what makes Aspire such a game-changer, dives into the new Copilot integration, talks about her experience with developer tooling, and even gives us a glimpse into her band life outside of tech. This one’s packed with insight, laughs, and a few solid puns. Guest: 🎤 Maddy Montaquilla – Product Lead for .NET Aspire at Microsoft Topics Discussed: What is .NET Aspire and why it matters From .NET MAUI to Aspire: Maddy’s transition Making Aspire more approachable (hint: start with “File > New Aspire Project”) The Copilot integration and how it actually helps Open source, community efforts, and cloud provider collaboration Lessons from MAUI brought into Aspire Why developer tooling can still feel overwhelming — and how Aspire hopes to help What surprises people about being a PM for dev tools The Aspire CLI and making onboarding smoother Misconceptions about .NET and how to bust them Maddy's other passion: being in a band 🎸 Links: https://github.com/dotnet/aspire https://bigrav.band/ https://bsky.app/profile/maddymontaquila.net   Catch us at Build and beyond! 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to the Coding After Work podcast for more conversations like this one. A huge thanks to Daniel Hindrikes, who helped with mixing the podcast

    44 min
  7. RavenDb, passion, and books with Dejan Milicic

    02/15/2024

    RavenDb, passion, and books with Dejan Milicic

    In this episode we talk to Dejan Milicic about the new version of RavenDb that just dropped.  We also talk about how importants passion is as a developer. Links from the episode: https://ravendb.net/ Dejan's book https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-RavenDB-Database-Modern-Persistence/dp/1484289188/  Developer Hegemony https://www.amazon.com/Developer-Hegemony-Erik-Dietrich/dp/0692866809  Dejan on the stream codingafterwork.com/YouTube/1e6dS9jSQWo Oren on the podcast codingafterwork.com/episodes/ac3985bd-abfc-42d0-9754-e1228ea1618e

    42 min
  8. Keynotes, Extensions, and C# Dev kit with Leslie Richardson

    11/06/2023

    Keynotes, Extensions, and C# Dev kit with Leslie Richardson

    Leslie gives Jimmy and Jessica a behind the scenes look at keynotes. We talk about teleprompters and backups. We dive into the C# Dev Kit and even more extensions with VisualStudio.Extensibility. Leslie is a product manager on the .NET / C# Developer Experience team and the host of the VS Toolbox show on YouTube, Twitch, and LearnTV. She is focused on improving productivity and the C# and Razor spaces across VS and VS Code, including helping develop and release the new C# Dev Kit productivity extension in VS Code. Leslie also worked on the Visual Studio team, developing and enhancing extensibility and debugging features. She helped improve the overall extensibility experience in Visual Studio while helping to create VisualStudio.Extensibility, a simpler, out-of-proc extensibility API. She also worked on the Visual Studio debugging team, where she debugged developers’ problems by designing new debugging tools, such as Pinnable Properties, and improving existing ones, such as the Parallel Stacks window.   Links https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-dotnettools.csdevkit https://github.com/microsoft/VSExtensibility https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=MadsKristensen.TheEssentials2022 https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=VisualStudioPlatformTeam.ProductivityPowerTools https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=EngstromJimmy.StageCoder https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=EngstromJimmy.BlazmExtension Contact: https://twitter.com/lyrichardson01

    51 min
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