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What's the expected behavior for this code? If an enum is sort of like a string because it has a name, but also sort of like a number because it has a numeric value... What do we expect?

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 18h

I'm not smart enough to code. I can't code because I'm not good at math. Visit here for more info: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAT… #Coding #LearnToCode #Programming #Courses

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 22h

How To Leverage Roslyn Analyzers For Agentic Guardrails

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 29/09/2026

Logging effectively can save your butt during a time of panic Having helpful logs can help steer you to where the issue is occurring in your code. It's not a guarantee you'll know what the bug is right away, but it can be a great starting point.

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 28/09/2026

Developer Intern Resume Review: Did They Nail It?! This software developer is looking to land an internship! Let's see what awesome things they included on their resume and what areas they could improve on. Watch it here: bgh.st/jqughy

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 28/09/2026

"Just build things!" is the advice you keep hearing... but what should you build? Read more here: bgh.st/7ksq2k #programming #coding #learntocode

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 28/09/2026

Production is spewing out logs... TIME TO PANIC! I should know better by now. Truly. I've been at this for long enough. But it's easy to get lost in the moment when we see things going wrong. Even easier to panic when it's at scale and not directly at your fingertips because it's in t he cloud.

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 27/09/2026

A Generation Of Illiterate Programmers: AI Over Dependency Are software developers having an over-reliance on their AI tools? Or what about how AI is affecting their ability to learn how to become a good developer? Are we... doomed? I don't think so, but let's dive into it. Watch here:

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 27/09/2026

When $hit hits the fan, get back to last known good! We all have a tendency to want to try and forward fix. We see it time and time again where there's an issue that surfaces and we try to rush to go deliver the fix. ... Except that fix causes another issue. So we try to fix that too.

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 27/09/2026

Context is King in Software Engineering - Derek Comartin of CodeOpinion Derek Comartin of CodeOpinion is one of my favorite YouTubers and content creators. Derek is able to talk through all sorts of software engineering tradeoffs and is one of the best at answering the "it depends" question.

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 26/09/2026

ASP NET Core - Working With XML Results On Web APIs JSON is the way of the web API! But... What about XML? Surely we no longer need to be concerned with that? Well... There are still some use cases! Check out this video for returning XML data from web APIs in ASP NET Core. Watch here:

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 26/09/2026

Microsoft Testing Platform snuck up on me behind the scenes! Sometimes we get used to doing the same old thing... over and over. Because it works! But this was a great reminder for me that these things are always evolving! Check out the video here: youtu.be/pYfT05L8C7o

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 25/09/2026

Tests are helpful but... All of the tests in the world aren't a guarantee that you will never experience a bug. But don't let that be a reason to keep you from writing them!

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 25/09/2026

How To Build Teams That Actually Care - Interview With @ryanvarley.bsky.social Building highly effective teams sometimes feels as complicated as rocket science -- but that's no problem for this episode's guest, Ryan Varley!

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 24/09/2026

Let's VIBE! ChatGPT vs Copilot - Which Integrates Serilog Better? In this video tutorial, we'll compare ChatGPT and Copilot for integrating Serilog into our ASP NET Core application. Which one of these tools can do a better job with the integration? Watch it here: bgh.st/k6p42r

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 24/09/2026

Say goodbye to reflection in Microsoft Testing Platform! Test runs are changing in Microsoft Testing Platform and no longer rely on the use of reflection to dynamically discover and run tests. Check out the video here: youtu.be/pYfT05L8C7o

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 23/09/2026

Introduction To Cache Stampede Protection In C# Look out for that herd! No -- it's not what you think! We have to protect ourselves from cache stampedes. Let's see how some libraries give us this ability in C#. Watch here: bgh.st/2hzhbw

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 23/09/2026

Microsoft Testing Platform is changing the game! Tons of super cool features in Microsoft Testing Platform that your favorite testing frameworks will support. What is your go to testing framework? Will you be switching? Check out the video here: youtu.be/pYfT05L8C7o

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 23/09/2026

Looks like it's time to rewrite all of your code again... If only there was a better way... Visit here for more info: dometrain.com/course/from-zero-to-h… #Courses #Refactor #Refactoring #SoftwareEngineering

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 22/09/2026

Have you used reflection in CSharp? Read more here: bgh.st/0di6jc #csharp #dotnet #dotnetcore #reflection

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 22/09/2026

Null reference exceptions are my favorite. ... said no person ever. Nobody likes dealing with null references. In one recent case for me, I had misused a ! (bang) operator to tell the compiler that I knew better. I told it that I knew something couldn't be null. Butttttt I was wrong.

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 21/09/2026

4 Key Tips: Learning In Public For Software Engineers You've heard people talk about this idea of learning in public... but why should you bother? How does it work? And most importantly... WHEN JOB?! Watch here: bgh.st/2cjbfu

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 21/09/2026

If you only run one-on-ones when you need them, it's already too late. A pattern Anemari Fiser described: leaders who schedule a 1:1 only when there's a problem find it's already escalating. Consistent ones let you catch the red flags early. Watch here: youtu.be/C31KuWRbEV0

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 20/09/2026

Switching Tech Jobs: What To Consider As A Software Engineer At some point in your software engineering career, you'll be faced with the debate: Stick with the current job or take on some risk with a new role. How will you decide? Which factors should you consider? Watch here:

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 20/09/2026

Before you chase a tech lead role, get honest about why you want it. Something that came up with Anemari Fiser: is it the title, the raise, or actually wanting to help people grow? Knowing your real why might point you somewhere better. Watch here: youtu.be/C31KuWRbEV0

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 19/09/2026

So you want to know which programming languages are easiest? Read more here: bgh.st/uxrixg #programming #programminglanguages

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 19/09/2026

Nothing stalls an engineer like two leaders pointing different directions. On alignment, Anemari Fiser made a sharp point: when leaders send conflicting signals, the team freezes on who to follow. Align before you communicate. Watch here: youtu.be/C31KuWRbEV0

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 18/09/2026

How To Configure Serilog From AppSettings.json In this video tutorial, we'll look at the basics of getting Serilog configured in your ASP NET Core application and how you can wire it all up with appsettings.json! Watch it here: bgh.st/yc3b8y

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 18/09/2026

A simple rubric ritual can make career growth feel concrete. I shared my own approach with Anemari Fiser: a few times a year, each engineer rates themselves against the level rubric with examples, then I do the same. Then we compare notes. Watch here: youtu.be/C31KuWRbEV0

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 18/09/2026

Construction, Coding, and Work Life Balance In this episode, I sat down with @jamon.dev, co-founder and CTO of Infinite Red, to talk about his unconventional journey from framing homes in the rain to building a thriving software consultancy. Thanks so much for the discussion, Jamon!

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 17/09/2026

It Ain't For Everyone: Becoming An Engineering Manager There are software engineers who might find themselves being promoted to an engineering manager role at some point in their career. But is this really a great promotion? Will they be a good fit for the role? Let's discuss! Watch here:

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 17/09/2026

Soft skills aren't soft -- they're how you level up faster. Something Anemari Fiser and I talked about: developers who collaborate well, ask for help, and take ownership tend to climb faster, because their impact is visible to everyone. Watch here: youtu.be/C31KuWRbEV0

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 16/09/2026

I'm still working on automating my life while out of bed. #SoftwareEngineering #Developers #Memes

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 16/09/2026

How To Use Semantic Kernel Plugins In C# What's cooler than using Semantic Kernel in C#? Mixing in my favorite set of building blocks: Plugins! This video tutorial will get us up and running with plugins in Semantic Kernel! Watch here: bgh.st/ljyuuc

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 16/09/2026

The only solution to tech debt is to go fix all of it right away. Read more here: bgh.st/xbte4s #developers #techdebt #technicaldebt #refactoring

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 16/09/2026

Psychological safety is the base everything else is built on. Anemari Fiser kept coming back to one foundation: trust is built by embracing failure and removing blame. Supporting people when things go wrong is how leaders prove their character. Watch here: youtu.be/C31KuWRbEV0

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 16/09/2026

Is your ability to refactor software where you need it to be? Visit here for more info: dometrain.com/course/from-zero-to-h… #Courses #Refactor #Refactoring #SoftwareEngineering

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 15/09/2026

Beginner's Guide To Semantic Kernel In C# Want to build more interesting AI applications using C#? Let's dive right into Semantic Kernel and see all of the awesome functionality that the framework has to offer! Watch here: bgh.st/nc9g3i

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 15/09/2026

Not everyone in leadership took a winding path to get there. Anemari Fiser had a straightforward route: CS degree, engineer, then early into a tech lead role she loved. Now she spends her time helping engineers grow through coaching and writing. Watch here: youtu.be/C31KuWRbEV0

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 15/09/2026

Build a Bounded Processing Pipeline With System.Threading.Channels Build a bounded C# pipeline with System.Threading.Channels using backpressure, explicit ownership, cancellation, draining, fault handling, and awaited workers. Read the article here: bgh.st/hqzvlx

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 14/09/2026

Ship Your Product! Let's Build An Installer In Visual Studio This might not be as glamorous as building a fancy new web application... But if you're still shipping downloadable software, odds are you've probably found yourself needing an installer!

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Dev Leader @devleader.ca · 14/09/2026

Have you subscribed to Dev Leader Weekly yet? Don't worry! It's not too late! Every weekend I publish a FREE newsletter discussing software engineering and dotnet topics.

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