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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11/25/2023
18 minute read

How To Approach Refactoring And Tech Debt - Dev Leader Weekly 19

Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue we'll look at refactoring and how to effectively prioritize tech debt.

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11/24/2023
- Behind The Screen
1 minute read

Happy Thanksgiving! - Behind The Screen - 2023 November, Week 4

Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving! This week I share updates about the completion of my project and social media!

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11/24/2023
13 minute read

When To Refactor Code - How To Maximize Efficiency and Minimizing Tech Debt

Learn when to refactor code! Discover indicators that code needs refactoring, techniques for refactoring, and best practices for achieving long-term benefits.

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11/23/2023
6 minute read

How To Harness System.Reactive For The Observer Pattern

Check out this article to see how we can use System.Reactive (Rx) to implement the observer pattern to deal with event-driven scenarios! Source code included!

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11/22/2023
7 minute read

How to Implement the Strategy Pattern in C# for Improved Code Flexibility

Learn how the Strategy Pattern in C# provides flexibility! Let's explore an example of the strategy pattern in C# along with the pros and cons of using it!

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11/21/2023
9 minute read

What Is Refactoring And Understanding Why You Need It

What is refactoring? Learn about the art of refactoring and the benefits it can bring to your code. Discover what makes effective refactoring in this article.

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11/20/2023
15 minute read

Exploring Examples Of The Mediator Pattern In C#

Let's explore examples of the Mediator Pattern in C#! See how the Mediator Pattern in C# can promote loose coupling, and increase scalability.

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11/19/2023
6 minute read

Remove Control Flag Refactoring - How to Simplify Logic

Simplify your code with the remove control flag refactoring technique in C#. See the benefits of removing control flags in this guide to applying the technique.

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11/18/2023
- Dev Leader Weekly
- Software Engineering
12 minute read

How Many Promotions Until Principal? - Dev Leader Weekly 18

Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue we'll look at my career journey and number of promos to be at principal level.

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11/17/2023
- Behind The Screen
1 minute read

Enter Sandman - Behind The Screen - 2023 November, Week 3

Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss the topic of sleep and productivity, and in particular why that's important for my initiatives.

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Level Up Your Software Engineering

How To Approach Refactoring And Tech Debt - Dev Leader Weekly 19

Happy Thanksgiving! - Behind The Screen - 2023 November, Week 4

When To Refactor Code - How To Maximize Efficiency and Minimizing Tech Debt

How To Harness System.Reactive For The Observer Pattern

How to Implement the Strategy Pattern in C# for Improved Code Flexibility

What Is Refactoring And Understanding Why You Need It

Exploring Examples Of The Mediator Pattern In C#

Remove Control Flag Refactoring - How to Simplify Logic

How Many Promotions Until Principal? - Dev Leader Weekly 18

Enter Sandman - Behind The Screen - 2023 November, Week 3