- 03/03/2026
- 11 minute read
Prototype Design Pattern in C#: Complete Guide with Examples
Prototype design pattern in C#: complete guide with code examples, implementation, and best practices for object cloning and creational design patterns.
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- 03/02/2026
- 14 minute read
Strategy Design Pattern in C#: Complete Guide with Examples
Strategy design pattern in C#: complete guide with code examples, implementation, and best practices for flexible algorithm selection.
- 03/01/2026
- 7 minute read
Weekly Recap: Microsoft Agent Framework, Semantic Kernel, and Builder Patterns in C# [Feb 2026]
This week covers the Microsoft Agent Framework in C# -- from core AIAgent abstractions to AgentSessions and function tools -- plus Semantic Kernel agents and plugins, Builder pattern deep dives, and GitHub Copilot SDK development. Also included: new videos on software engineering planning and hiring insights.
- 02/27/2026
- 9 minute read
Factory Method Design Pattern in C#: Complete Guide
Master the Factory Method design pattern in C# with code examples, real-world scenarios, and practical guidance for flexible object creation.
- 02/26/2026
- 5 minute read
Builder vs Fluent Interface Pattern in C#: Key Differences Explained
Understand the differences between Builder and Fluent Interface patterns in C# with code examples, use cases, and guidance on when to use each pattern.
- 02/18/2026
- 7 minute read
Builder Design Pattern in C#: Complete Guide with Examples
Master the Builder design pattern in C# with code examples, real-world scenarios, and implementation guidance for constructing complex objects step by step.
- 02/06/2026
- 8 minute read
Abstract Factory Design Pattern in C#: Complete Guide with Examples
Master the Abstract Factory design pattern in C# with complete code examples, real-world scenarios, and practical implementation guidance for creating families of related objects.
- 04/04/2024
- 16 minute read
Examples of Composition in C# - A Simple Guide for Beginners
Check these examples of composition in C#! Learn about composition in object-oriented programming with these simple code examples in C# - perfect for beginners!
- 04/03/2024
- 18 minute read
Examples of Inheritance in C# - A Simplified Introduction to OOP
See examples of inheritance in C# in this introductory guide to object oriented programming. Learn about when to use inheritance in C# and... when not to!
- 09/13/2023
- 8 minute read
Drawbacks to Using Interfaces in C# - How to Balance
While I promote interfaces in C#, it felt necessary to cover the drawbacks of using interfaces in C#. Let's explore the drawbacks to using interfaces in C#!
- 09/11/2023
- 8 minute read
OOP and Interfaces in C#: How To Use Them Effectively
Learning about Object Oriented Programming? We'll cover what are classes in C# and look at OOP and interfaces in C# to learn about when we should use them!
- 06/04/2018
- 5 minute read
Dependency Injection with Autofac: Not as Difficult as You Think
Looking to get started using dependency injection with Autofac in your projects? Here's a quick primer on what it is and how to get going for your next project.
- 01/03/2016
- 3 minute read
What Makes Good Code? - Should Every Class Have An Interface? Pt 2
- 12/28/2015
- 6 minute read
What Makes Good Code? - Should Every Class Have An Interface? Pt 1
Are you interested in learning about interfaces in C#? This article explains the idea behind a C# interface by showing examples of interfaces in code.
- 11/12/2014
- 4 minute read
ProjectXyz: Enforcing Interfaces (Part 2)
- 11/09/2014
- 4 minute read
ProjectXyz: Why I Started a Side Project (Part 1)
- 10/06/2014
- 10 minute read
Controlling a Myo Armband with C#
- 07/15/2014
- 6 minute read
Refactoring For Interfaces: An Adventure From The Trenches
- 12/26/2013
- 10 minute read
Yield! Reconsidering APIs with Collections
- 11/27/2013
- 6 minute read
Code Smells – Issue Number 3
- 11/14/2013
- 13 minute read
Lambdas: An Example in Refactoring Code
- 10/18/2013
- 6 minute read
Code Smells – How to Find the Stench in Your Code, Issue Number 2
Code smells are hints that code is taking a potentially nasty turn. What are some common code smells that we should all be looking out for as we're coding?
- 10/15/2013
- 3 minute read
Code Smells - How to Find the Stench in Your Code, Issue Number 1
Code smells are hints that code is taking a potentially nasty turn. What are some common code smells that we should all be looking out for as we're coding?
- 10/01/2013
- 8 minute read
Dynamic Programming with Python and C#
- 08/14/2013
- 7 minute read
API: Don't Forget About The Non-Public API!
- 07/22/2013
- 3 minute read
Keep Your Fields Private
- 07/16/2013
- 7 minute read
Interfaces: Why You Should Be Using Them In Your Code
Leverage interfaces when creating an application to create a clean and robust API. Practice decoupling your code from concrete classes by using interfaces!
- 07/13/2013
- 4 minute read