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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01/03/2024
15 minute read

Understanding foreach Loops in C# - What You Need To Know

Explore foreach loops in C# and how they simplify iterating through collections and arrays. Learn the basics of foreach loops and how to avoid common mistakes.

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01/02/2024
12 minute read

How to Format a String as Base64 in CSharp - Beginner's Guide

Learn how to format a string as Base64 in CSharp, including examples of encoding and decoding strings. Improve your coding skills with these practical tips!

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01/01/2024
10 minute read

How to Compare Strings in CSharp: Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Wondering how to compare strings in CSharp? We'll compare using string.Equals(), string.Compare(), and == operator to weigh the pros and the cons.

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12/31/2023
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1 minute read

Happy New Year! - Behind The Screen - 2023 December, Week 5

Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. Wishing you all a happy New Year! In this vlog, I reflect on accomplishments and where things are going in 2024.

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12/31/2023
33 minute read

The Big List of Design Patterns - Everything You Need to Know

This is the big one! Check out this list of programming design patterns you can leverage in your software development! Understand each design pattern in depth!

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12/30/2023
12 minute read

A Journey From Iterators to Paging - Dev Leader Weekly 24

Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, we'll continue to explore iterators and moving to a paging approach in C#!

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12/30/2023
11 minute read

From Iterators To Paging APIs - What You Need To Know

This is an exclusive article for Dev Leader Weekly readers! Check out some API design considerations when moving to a paging API from iterators!

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12/29/2023
10 minute read

How to Understand a New Codebase - Tips and Tricks for Tackling Complex Code

Learn effective strategies and tips for how to understand a new codebase. From reading documentation to pair-programming, you'll learn the necessary tools!

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12/27/2023
11 minute read

When Should Code Be Refactored? What You Need To Know

Learn when should code be refactored and the risks and benefits involved in doing so. Discover situations that call for refactoring and ways to minimize risks!

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12/26/2023
13 minute read

Examples Of The Factory Pattern In C# - A Simple Beginner's Guide

Learn about the factory pattern! This article showcases several examples of the factory pattern in C# so that you can better understand this design pattern!

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Level Up Your Software Engineering

Understanding foreach Loops in C# - What You Need To Know

How to Format a String as Base64 in CSharp - Beginner's Guide

How to Compare Strings in CSharp: Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Happy New Year! - Behind The Screen - 2023 December, Week 5

The Big List of Design Patterns - Everything You Need to Know

A Journey From Iterators to Paging - Dev Leader Weekly 24

From Iterators To Paging APIs - What You Need To Know

How to Understand a New Codebase - Tips and Tricks for Tackling Complex Code

When Should Code Be Refactored? What You Need To Know

Examples Of The Factory Pattern In C# - A Simple Beginner's Guide