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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10/01/2023
15 minute read

The Builder Pattern in C#: How To Leverage Extension Methods Creatively

If you want to see examples of the builder pattern in C#, dive into this article. We'll explore how the builder pattern in C# works with code examples!

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09/30/2023
10 minute read

Full Spectrum Assorted Content - Dev Leader Weekly Issue 11

In this issue of Dev Leader Weekly, I share a full spectrum of assorted content for all levels! Check out this issue for a nice variety!

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09/29/2023
8 minute read

The Builder Pattern: What It Is And How To Use It Effectively

The builder pattern is a design pattern that helps us create complex objects. Let's dive into the builder design pattern, one of many awesome design patterns!

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09/29/2023
- Behind The Screen
1 minute read

Feedback Loops - Behind The Screen - 2023 September, Week 5

Welcome to another Behind The Screen vlog. This week I discuss feedback loops and how they are necessary in mealcoach.io and my own brand.

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09/28/2023
7 minute read

The Facade Pattern: A Simplified Beginner Guide

For junior devs, design patterns are critical for you to learn. Consider the facade Pattern! Let's explore the basics of the facade design pattern together!

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09/27/2023
6 minute read

Workplace Based Learning - How To Balance Learning At Work VS Home

Whether you're a new developer or an industry professional, we often find ourselves balancing workplace based learning and side projects. What's the right way?

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09/26/2023
8 minute read

Blazor RenderFragment - How To Use Plugins To Generate HTML

In this article, we'll see how we can use an ASP.NET Core Blazor RenderFragment alongside plugins to dynamically load HTML into our applications!

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09/25/2023
10 minute read

Master One Language or Diversify - A Guide For New Developers

Choosing a programming language from the many programming languages is daunting. Then beginners ask: How many languages should I learn at once? Let's find out!

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09/24/2023
10 minute read

ASP.NET Core for Beginners - What You Need To Get Started

Interested in building web applications? ASP.NET Core is a powerful dotnet tech stack for just that! Here are all of the details for ASP.NET Core for beginners!

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09/23/2023
10 minute read

Travel to the Office - Dev Leader Weekly Issue 10

In this issue of Dev Leader Weekly, I mention my travel to the office which slowed me down a bit. Still plenty of software engineering topics!

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Level Up Your Software Engineering

The Builder Pattern in C#: How To Leverage Extension Methods Creatively

Full Spectrum Assorted Content - Dev Leader Weekly Issue 11

The Builder Pattern: What It Is And How To Use It Effectively

Feedback Loops - Behind The Screen - 2023 September, Week 5

The Facade Pattern: A Simplified Beginner Guide

Workplace Based Learning - How To Balance Learning At Work VS Home

Blazor RenderFragment - How To Use Plugins To Generate HTML

Master One Language or Diversify - A Guide For New Developers

ASP.NET Core for Beginners - What You Need To Get Started

Travel to the Office - Dev Leader Weekly Issue 10