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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11/23/2023
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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11/17/2023
9 minute read

Examples Of The Observer Pattern in C# - How To Simplify Event Management

Check our these examples of the observer pattern in C#! Learn how the observer pattern in C# can simplify the usage of events in your next project!

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11/16/2023
11 minute read

The CSharp Switch Statement - How To Go From Zero To Hero

Discover how to master the CSharp switch statement to make your code more effective and efficient. Follow along with C# switch statement examples!

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11/15/2023
12 minute read

Enums in CSharp - A Simple Guide To Expressive Code

Discover the benefits of using enums in CSharp, how to declare them step-by-step with examples, and the different types of enums available in this article!

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Level Up Your Software Engineering

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

Examples Of The Observer Pattern in C# - How To Simplify Event Management

The CSharp Switch Statement - How To Go From Zero To Hero

Enums in CSharp - A Simple Guide To Expressive Code