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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12/25/2023
10 minute read

Why Test Coverage Can Be Misleading - How To Avoid False Confidence

Learn why test coverage can be misleading and the importance of balancing testing strategies to ensure maximum code quality and full bug detection.

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12/23/2023
- Behind The Screen
1 minute read

Merry Christmas! - Behind The Screen - 2023 December, Week 4

Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas! This week I share a close call on the highway and mealcoach.io updates!

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12/23/2023
15 minute read

Love-Hate Relationship With Iterators - Dev Leader Weekly 23

Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue I'll dive into IEnumerable and iterators. Buckle up for this one!

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12/20/2023
16 minute read

Dealing With Legacy Code - How To Make Anything More Testable

We're done with excuses! No more claims that when dealing with legacy code your changes can't be tested! Check out this strategy to make anything more testable.

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12/18/2023
14 minute read

What Is String Interpolation In C# - What You Need To Know

What is string interpolation in C#? Learn about its definition, syntax, and benefits for improving code readability and efficiency. Check out this guide!

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12/17/2023
12 minute read

What is the Factory Software Pattern in C# - What You Need to Know

Discover what is the Factory Software Pattern in C# and when it should be implemented. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of this pattern in detail!

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