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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10/13/2023
8 minute read

How To Call JavaScript From Blazor Web Assembly - Breaking Boundaries with JavaScript Interop

Learn how to call JavaScript from Blazor web assembly using JavaScript Interop in this guide! Perfect for developers learning more about Blazor web assembly!

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10/12/2023
6 minute read

How to Master Vertical Slice Architecture: Techniques and Examples

Explore examples of Vertical Slice architecture in C#. Weigh the pros and cons of using Vertical Slice Architecture in C# by following along with some examples.

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10/11/2023
6 minute read

What Is DotNetFiddle? - A How To Guide on Using C# Anytime, Anywhere

See how to use DotNetFiddle, a leading online C# compiler. Develop, test, and share code! We'll answer what is DotNetFiddle in the world of online C# compilers.

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10/10/2023
6 minute read

Vertical Slice Development: A Comprehensive How To for Modern Teams

Vertical slice development can unlock your team's ability to deliver value to customers faster. Read this article for how to incorporate vertical slicing!

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10/09/2023
11 minute read

From Chaos to Cohesion: How To Organize Code For Vertical Slices

Learn how to organize code for vertical slices and use Autofac modules effectively. Discover how this improves code maintainability and enhances collaboration!

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10/08/2023
12 minute read

xUnit And Moq - How To Master Unit Testing In C#

Interested in unit testing in C#? Let's look at xUnit and Moq for unit testing! We'll explore mocking external dependencies and the role of these in unit tests.

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10/07/2023
11 minute read

Exceptions Galore! - Dev Leader Weekly Issue 12

In this issue of Dev Leader Weekly, I share useful resources with a couple of videos focused on exceptions in C#! Thank you for supporting! Check it out!

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10/06/2023
- Behind The Screen
1 minute read

Vacationing - Behind The Screen - 2023 October, Week 1

Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss my upcoming plans around vacationing and what that'll mean for my other commitments!

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10/06/2023
14 minute read

Strong Coding Foundations - What Are The Principles of Programming Languages?

Let's answer "What are the principles of programming languages" so that you, as a beginner, can help decide how to navigate selection of programming languages.

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10/05/2023
7 minute read

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Todo List in C# with ASP.NET Core Blazor

Learn how to make a todo list in C# using ASP.NET Core and tackle data binding and user interface design. Blazor todo list - Perfect for a beginner portfolio!

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Level Up Your Software Engineering

How To Call JavaScript From Blazor Web Assembly - Breaking Boundaries with JavaScript Interop

How to Master Vertical Slice Architecture: Techniques and Examples

What Is DotNetFiddle? - A How To Guide on Using C# Anytime, Anywhere

Vertical Slice Development: A Comprehensive How To for Modern Teams

From Chaos to Cohesion: How To Organize Code For Vertical Slices

xUnit And Moq - How To Master Unit Testing In C#

Exceptions Galore! - Dev Leader Weekly Issue 12

Vacationing - Behind The Screen - 2023 October, Week 1

Strong Coding Foundations - What Are The Principles of Programming Languages?

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Todo List in C# with ASP.NET Core Blazor