I’m Nick Cosentino, the creator of Dev Leader. I’m a Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft by day and a software engineering content creator by night! My journey in software engineering and leadership has been fueled by a passion for continuous improvement and a drive to empower teams with trust, transparency, and candor.

Here at Dev Leader, I share insights and experiences from my diverse background, spanning startups, small businesses, and big tech. I’ve been writing code for 20+ years and professionally creating software for 15 years now. I’d love to share my experiences with you!

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01/12/2024
9 minute read

Build a Blazor Web App Series - Get In The Know

Welcome to the Build a Blazor Web App Series! This is an exclusive Dev Leader Weekly article.

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01/12/2024
- Behind The Screen
1 minute read

Fancy New Toy! - Behind The Screen - 2024 January, Week 2

Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. I picked up a fancy new toy that I'll be using to incorporate into my videos for designing systems!

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01/12/2024
13 minute read

How To Implement The Pipeline Design Pattern in C#

Learn about the pipeline design pattern in C#. Discover how to create and chain pipeline stages. Get code examples, tips, and use cases for this design pattern.

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01/11/2024
13 minute read

The Specification Design Pattern in C#: What You Need To Know

Learn about the Specification Design Pattern in C# and its benefits for your code. See how this pattern can improve code quality and how to implement it!

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01/10/2024
11 minute read

What Does yield Do In C#: A Simplified View For Beginners

What does yield do in C#? Explore the benefits of using C# yield keyword with large datasets and best practices for implementation. One more tool to leverage!

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