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🎸 Ready to crank your developer event up to 11? Bring dotNetDave to your stage for better code, stronger careers, and rock ’n’ roll energy! 🤘
Organizers: let’s get your city on the tour!
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Bring the dotNetDave World Tour to Your Event
The speaker, dotNetDave, aims to enhance the developer community by sharing coding techniques and career insights through sessions at events globally. He invites organizers to directly request his …
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September 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Thou shalt not commit code without unit tests!
#CodeQuality #dotNetDave
May 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Had an amazing time speaking at .NET Dev Day in Zurich last month. Great conference, great people, and Switzerland is absolutely gorgeous. Here are the photos and videos from the trip: dotnettips.com/2026/06/26/d...
#dotnet #MVPBuzz #Switzerland
dotNetDave Rocks .NET Day Switzerland 2026
dotNetDave will be speaking at SQL Saturday in Austin, Texas, on June 27, 2026, as part of the No Rest for the Wicked World Tour. His sessions, “Röck Yoür Cäreer” and “Unleash You…
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September 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Writing code is only part of the job. At conferences—and in your career—soft skills matter just as much, if not more. Communication, empathy, and leadership are what take you further.
#DevLife #dotNetDaveSays #dotnetdave #TechConferences
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dotNetDave Says… Soft Skills at Conferences Matter—A Lot!
The author reflects on two decades of speaking engagements, emphasizing the importance of soft skills in software engineering over mere technical knowledge. They argue that communication, empathy, …
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June 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Writing code is only part of the job. At conferences—and in your career—soft skills matter just as much, if not more. Communication, empathy, and leadership are what take you further. #DevLife #dotNetDaveSays #dotnetdave #TechConferences
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dotNetDave Says… Soft Skills at Conferences Matter—A Lot!
The author reflects on two decades of speaking engagements, emphasizing the importance of soft skills in software engineering over mere technical knowledge. They argue that communication, empathy, …
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September 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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I made this video three years ago. Never would I have imagined that it would still be going on three years later. Still think about my friends there.
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dotNetDave Supports the Ukraine!
In 2015 I got to go to Ukraine to speak at a conference and fell in love with the country and its people. https://dotnettips.wordpress.com/2015/08/04/dotnetdave-rocks-the-ukraine/ Please…
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February 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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I'm so excited to speak at ‪Øredev for the first time! And it will be my first time in Sweden! I hope you can join me.
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dotNetDave Rocks ØREDEV DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE 2025
dotNetDave will speak at the Øredev Developers Conference in Malmö, Sweden, from November 5-7, 2025. His session focuses on optimizing .NET code performance, sharing techniques to improve execution…
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September 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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No one writes perfect code—not even you. Code reviews aren’t attacks—they’re opportunities to grow. Be open, be curious, and become a better developer. 👨‍💻👩‍💻
#CodeReview #DevLife #dotNetDave #SoftwareEngineers
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dotNetDave Says… No One Writes Perfect Code!
No one writes perfect code, and that’s acceptable. Code reviews provide valuable feedback that can enhance development skills and improve software quality. Embracing constructive criticism fo…
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May 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Unlock the secrets of exception handling in .NET with my latest episode of 256 Seconds with dotNetDave! 🎥 Learn best practices for reusable assemblies, prevention strategies, and more. Dive in now!
#dotNetDave #ExceptionHandling #dotNET #MVPBuzz
256 Seconds with dotNetDave: Handling Exceptions Part 1 – Reusable Assemblies
This content discusses exception handling in Microsoft .NET, focusing on application layer and reusable assemblies. It offers insights on preventing exceptions and notifying calling code, and refer…
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March 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Computers are dumb.
Software makes them seem intelligent.
And humans? We’re still debugging the source code. 🎸🤖
#dotNetDave #MVPBuzz #Computers #Software
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dotNetDave Says… Computers Are Dumb, Software Makes Them Intelligent
Computers operate on a binary system, processing true or false values, yet lack autonomous thought, relying on software for intelligence. The author suggests that human decision-making resembles co…
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September 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Learn how to use Visual Studio & GitHub Copilot to create detailed XML comments for .NET projects quickly! No more excuses for poor documentation. Watch now! 🚀📚
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#dotNet #VisualStudio #GitHubCopilot #MVPBuzz #CodingStandards #CodeQuality
256 Seconds with dotNetDave: Documenting Code with Visual Studio and Copilot
In this episode of 256 Seconds with dotNetDave, learn to use Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot to swiftly create detailed XML comments for Microsoft .NET projects. Detailed commands for documenting …
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May 26, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Upgraded a solution to .NET 9, but the build broke, and NuGet packages wouldn’t update. This PowerShell script saved the day! 🚀 I always run it after major changes to avoid issues like these. Check it out!
#dotnet #NuGet #CodingTips
256 Seconds with dotNetDave (E9) – Fixing NuGet Hell Issues in Visual Studio
In this episode of 256 Seconds with dotNetDave, I show how to help NuGet hell issues in Visual Studio. If you have issues building because of NuGet package errors, this episode will show how to use…
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December 27, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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DotNetDave Says...
Value wisdom alongside youthful energy; while fast code might impress, it is smart, sustainable code that drives lasting success!
#dotnetdave #CodeQuality #SoftwareEnginners
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The Untapped Power of Veteran Engineers: Why Companies Are Overlooking Their Most Valuable Assets – Part 2
The article emphasizes the critical value of veteran software engineers, highlighting their extensive experience, technical expertise, and leadership in innovation. It addresses age bias in the tec…
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September 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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How many rules does your .editorConfig file have to ensure high-quality, high-performance .NET code? I bet mine is bigger! 💪 I dare you to use it—then tell me how many violations you get! 🚀
#dotnet #CodeQuality #Performance #MVPBuzz
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August 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Too many teams jump into coding without planning or documentation. Then wonder why things fall apart. Stop the madness. Read why architecture still matters — yes, even in Agile.👇
#dotnet #DotNetDave #CodeQuality #CodeDocumentation
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dotNetDave Says… Documenting Software Projects
Proper documentation is essential in software development, regardless of methodology, to ensure effective collaboration among developers, QA, and tech support. Skipping documentation increases cost…
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May 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Thou shalt not commit code without unit tests!
#CodeQuality #dotNetDave
February 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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dotNetDave picture of the day of my dream house!😆
October 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
dotnetdave.bsky.social
Writing code is only part of the job. At conferences—and in your career—soft skills matter just as much, if not more. Communication, empathy, and leadership are what take you further.
#DevLife #dotNetDaveSays #dotnetdave #TechConferences
dotnettips.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/d...
dotNetDave Says… Soft Skills at Conferences Matter—A Lot!
The author reflects on two decades of speaking engagements, emphasizing the importance of soft skills in software engineering over mere technical knowledge. They argue that communication, empathy, …
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June 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
dotnetdave.bsky.social
Thou shalt not commit code without unit tests!
#CodeQuality #dotNetDave
August 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
dotnetdave.bsky.social
Learn how to use Visual Studio & GitHub Copilot to create detailed XML comments for .NET projects quickly! No more excuses for poor documentation. Watch now! 🚀📚
dotnettips.wordpress.com/2024/06/19/2...
#dotNet #VisualStudio #GitHubCopilot #MVPBuzz #CodingStandards #CodeQuality
256 Seconds with dotNetDave: Documenting Code with Visual Studio and Copilot
In this episode of 256 Seconds with dotNetDave, learn to use Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot to swiftly create detailed XML comments for Microsoft .NET projects. Detailed commands for documenting …
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August 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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🔥 The dotNetDave No Rest for the Wicked World Tour hits SQL Saturday Baton Rouge THIS SATURDAY! 🎸 First time in Louisiana & bringing career wisdom, energy, and free guitar picks 🤘 Don’t miss it!
#MVPBuzz #RockYourCareer #SoftwareEngineering #SQLSatBR
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dotNetDave Rocks SQL Saturday in Louisiana
The dotNetDave No Rest for the Wicked World Tour will feature a session at SQL Saturday Baton Rouge on July 26, 2025. The speaker, a seasoned software engineer and educator, will share insights fro…
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July 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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🚀 Don't make the same mistake! Learn from DotNetDave's story about the critical importance of addressing performance before product release. Read more here! dotnettips.wordpress.com/2024/04/04/d...
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dotNetDave Story: The Critical Importance of Addressing Performance Before Product Release
A true story illustrates the critical importance of addressing performance issues before a product launch. Despite warnings about potential negative impacts on customer experience, management dismi…
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July 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Don't let your next project become a stitched-together nightmare. Avoid building Frankenstein’s Monster applications—cohesive architecture matters more than flashy tech stacks. ⚠️🧟‍♂️
#dotnet #ApplicationArchitecture #MVPBuzz
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dotNetDave Says… Don’t Build Frankenstein’s Monster Applications!
The article emphasizes the dangers of creating disjointed software systems, likening them to Frankenstein’s Monster. It warns against overengineering and using mismatched technologies, which …
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September 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Speaking at conferences—especially internationally—costs more than airfare and a hotel.
If my talks, articles, books, or open-source work have helped you, you can help **keep the show on the road.** 🤘
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Help Keep the Show on the Road For more than three decades, I’ve been sharing what I’ve learned with software engineers through conference sessions, books, articles, open-source projects, videos, p…
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September 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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dotNetDave Says… Take care of technical debt before it takes down your team! One dev shouldn’t be stuck cleaning up a decade of chaos. Fix it early or pay for it later.
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dotNetDave Says… Taking Care of Technical Debt
Many development teams face significant technical debt that accumulates over time, often ignored until it causes major issues. This debt manifests as outdated packages, long build times, and numero…
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May 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM