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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12/08/2023
- Behind The Screen
1 minute read

New Opportunities! - Behind The Screen - 2023 December, Week 2

Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss some of the exciting opportunities that were presented and what I'm looking forward to.

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12/07/2023
22 minute read

Exploring An Example Vertical Slice Architecture in ASP.NET Core - What You Need To Know

Check out this example vertical slice architecture in ASP.NET core! Together we'll look at building a flight booking app using vertical slice architecture.

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12/05/2023
11 minute read

Examples Of The Visitor Pattern In C# - A Practical Guide

The Visitor Pattern is a very handy design pattern! Check out the examples of the visitor pattern in C# in this article to solidify your understanding!

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12/04/2023
10 minute read

How to Simplify Your Code with Effective Code Refactoring

Learn how code refactoring can simplify code, improve maintainability and readability, enhance efficiency, reduce complexity, and prevent bugs.

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12/03/2023
7 minute read

How to Take Advantage of CSharp Optional Parameters for Cleaner Code

Learn how to make your code more readable, flexible, and maintainable with CSharp optional parameters. Check out these examples of optional parameters in C#!

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12/02/2023
7 minute read

Unit Testing VS Functional Testing - Dev Leader Weekly 20

Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue I'll dive into comparing unit testing vs functional testing!

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12/02/2023
- Behind The Screen
1 minute read

Busy, Busy, Busy! - Behind The Screen - 2023 December, Week 1

Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I recap on how I was unexpectedly busy with work and how that impacted everything else.

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11/28/2023
9 minute read

What Does Refactoring Code Mean? What New Developers Need To Know

So exactly what does refactoring code mean? In this article, we'll walk through what it means to refactor code along with risks and best practices to refactor.

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11/27/2023
9 minute read

Refactoring Legacy Code - What You Need To Be Effective

In this article, I'll review the best practices for refactoring legacy code to reduce technical debt, overcome challenges, and how to prioritize refactoring.

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11/26/2023
14 minute read

Rewriting vs Refactoring Code: How To Navigate The Two

Let's analyze pros and cons of rewriting vs refactoring code! Balancing project timelines, resources, and requirements is key for successful execution!

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Level Up Your Software Engineering

New Opportunities! - Behind The Screen - 2023 December, Week 2

Exploring An Example Vertical Slice Architecture in ASP.NET Core - What You Need To Know

Examples Of The Visitor Pattern In C# - A Practical Guide

How to Simplify Your Code with Effective Code Refactoring

How to Take Advantage of CSharp Optional Parameters for Cleaner Code

Unit Testing VS Functional Testing - Dev Leader Weekly 20

Busy, Busy, Busy! - Behind The Screen - 2023 December, Week 1

What Does Refactoring Code Mean? What New Developers Need To Know

Refactoring Legacy Code - What You Need To Be Effective

Rewriting vs Refactoring Code: How To Navigate The Two