- 03/07/2026
- 9 minute read
When to Use Prototype Pattern in C#: Decision Guide with Examples
When to use Prototype pattern in C#: decision guide with examples, use cases, and scenarios where cloning objects is better than creating new instances.
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- 03/06/2026
- 9 minute read
When to Use Strategy Pattern in C#: Decision Guide with Examples
When to use Strategy pattern in C#: decision criteria, code examples, and scenarios to determine if Strategy pattern is the right choice for your application.
- 03/01/2026
- 8 minute read
When to Use Factory Method Pattern in C#: Decision Guide with Examples
When to use Factory Method pattern in C#: decision criteria, code examples, and scenarios to determine if Factory Method is the right choice.
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- 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.
- 02/22/2026
- 6 minute read
When to Use Builder Pattern in C#: Decision Guide with Examples
Learn when to use Builder pattern in C# with clear decision criteria, code examples, and scenarios. Understand the signs that indicate Builder is the right choice.
- 02/21/2026
- 5 minute read
Hosted Services with Needlr: Background Workers and Lifecycle Management
Learn how to use hosted services and background workers with Needlr, including automatic discovery of IHostedService and BackgroundService implementations.
- 02/10/2026
- 7 minute read
When to Use Abstract Factory Pattern in C#: Decision Guide with Examples
Learn when to use Abstract Factory pattern in C# with clear decision criteria, code examples, and scenarios. Understand the signs that indicate Abstract Factory is the right choice.
- 02/04/2026
- 8 minute read
These Junior Developers SUCK! They Just Don't Understand My Code!
When junior developers struggle with code reviews, the solution isn't to avoid them—it's to invest in their growth. Learn how to slow down to speed up by building your team's skills.
- 04/29/2024
- 8 minute read
Break into Big Tech - My Journey from Startup to Microsoft
This article is a high-level view of my career journey going from startups to Big Tech -- landing a principal software engineering manager role at Microsoft.
- 04/15/2024
- 5 minute read
8 Things I Wish I Understood Earlier In My Career
This article is a list of things that I wish that I understood earlier in my career. There's no time machine, but I can share them with you!
- 01/30/2024
- 5 minute read
You're Killing Collaboration (And How To Fix It)
Are you killing collaboration on your software engineering teams when it comes to problem solving? Don't multiple a negative impact! Let's fix it.
- 01/28/2024
- 7 minute read
Informal Leadership in Software Engineering - What You Need To Progress
Informal leadership in software engineering is a critical part of becoming more senior in your role. But what's involved and why is it so beneficial?
- 12/25/2023
- 10 minute read
Why Test Coverage Can Be Misleading - How To Avoid False Confidence
Learn why test coverage can be misleading and the importance of balancing testing strategies to ensure maximum code quality and full bug detection.
- 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.
- 10/20/2023
- 7 minute read
How to Balance Technical Debt - Tackle It Before It Tackles You
Check this out to learn how to balance technical debt through helpful strategies and best practices for product development. Align with your stakeholders today!
- 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!
- 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!
- 10/04/2023
- 9 minute read
Beginner's Guide To Software Engineering - How To Get Started Today
Interested in an introduction to software development? Need those first steps in programming? Then check out this beginner's guide to software engineering!
- 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?
- 09/10/2023
- 12 minute read
How To Start Coding - Starting From Zero
Want to learn how to start coding, but you're not sure where to start? Maybe you've heard that it's really hard... Well, You should start coding!
- 09/01/2023
- 5 minute read
Life in Software Development - FAQ3
Life in software development is full of problem-solving and excitement, but there are plenty of questions about concerns that can arise. Check them out!
- 08/31/2023
- 11 minute read
Why the Best Developers Are Obsessed with Vertical Slices
Want to know how you can deliver value to your end users rapidly? Let's dive into vertical slices and see what high performing engineering teams are using!
- 08/21/2023
- 6 minute read
Balancing Learning with Practical Application in Programming: A Deep Dive
In programming, this struggle is real: How to balance learning theory with building things? How do you actively learn and balance it with practical application?
- 03/13/2023
- 6 minute read
Hands-On Management: How to Lead Engineers to Success
As an engineering leader, does it make sense to approach things as hands-on management and writing code? Let's see when it makes sense, and when it doesn't.
- 03/06/2023
- 9 minute read
How To Choose The Best Beginner Programming Language
Without a doubt you've had to ask yourself, "What is the best beginner programming language?" if you're new to programming. This article will help you decide!
- 02/18/2023
- 6 minute read
Task EventHandlers - The Little Secret You Didn't Know
If you're writing asynchronous code in C# and using EventHandlers, odds are you've had issues with exceptions. Task EventHandlers might be consideration!
- 01/27/2023
- 23 minute read
async void - How to Tame the Asynchronous Nightmare
Most intermediate dotnet devs writing async await code in C# will come across async void at some point. Here's a creative solution for avoiding the headaches.
- 01/22/2023
- 10 minute read
Tasks, BackgroundWorkers, and Threads - Simple Comparisons for Concurrency
- 06/20/2021
- 10 minute read
FAQ: Starting Your Career in Software Development Pt2
Are you starting your career in software development? Check out this FAQ-style article for tips on applying for jobs, reaching out, and interviewing!
- 06/09/2021
- 5 minute read
Software Development - Launching Into Your Career FAQ
Starting your career in software development? Here are some frequently asked questions about post secondary education working towards this!
- 05/28/2021
- 7 minute read
OKRs: First Steps for Crushing Your Objectives and Key Results
You've heard about OKRs but you're not exactly sure where to get started. Don't sweat it. Here's a brief intro on how you can get going!
- 05/05/2021
- 8 minute read
Engineering Manager - What's Expected in the Role?
Want to understand what does an engineering manager do and what's expected in an engineering manager role? Let's learn about the role of an engineering manager!
- 09/22/2020
- 5 minute read
Microsoft: Welcome to Your New Future!
2020 involved a career change that wasn't something I was planning. At the end of August, I started my adventure with Microsoft.
- 04/03/2020
- 4 minute read
Timeboxing: Evolving the TODO List to be More Effective
- 03/31/2020
- 4 minute read
TODO Lists: Keeping focused when you feel lost
What's your approach to keeping a TODO list? We all need something that we can stick to, or else the list itself doesn't serve us any purpose!
- 03/29/2020
- 8 minute read
Downtime? Easy Path to Learning By Building!
- 03/26/2020
- 3 minute read
Firebase and Low-Effort User Management
- 07/17/2018
- 5 minute read
RPG Development Progress Pulse – Entry 2
Check out the second entry in the RPG progress pulse where I discuss the progress on my role-playing game, Macerus! This is a hobby project in Unity3D.
- 06/28/2018
- 5 minute read
RPG Development Progress Pulse - Entry 1
An progress pulse update into the development of Macerus RPG and ProjectXyz game framework leveraging Unity3D. Part 1 of the progress pulse series.
- 06/20/2018
- 7 minute read
ProjectXyz: Why I Started A Team For My Hobby Project
- 06/01/2018
- 4 minute read
Experimenting with Paid for Ads for Web Traffic
- 05/31/2018
- 5 minute read
Doubling Down: My Specific Strategy
- 05/28/2018
- 4 minute read
Double Down On Your Strengths!
- 12/27/2016
- 5 minute read
Resolutions: Why Have Them and How to be Successful
- 12/18/2016
- 9 minute read
How to Refocus: Getting Back in the Groove
- 01/03/2016
- 3 minute read
What Makes Good Code? - Should Every Class Have An Interface? Pt 2
- 12/27/2015
- 6 minute read
Staying Productive
- 06/29/2015
- 4 minute read
Yeah, We're an "Agile" Shop
- 05/04/2015
- 4 minute read
Article Roundup: Burn Out
- 04/24/2015
- 18 minute read
Burn Out - An Alternate Perspective
- 04/21/2015
- 4 minute read
One on One Evolution
- 04/08/2015
- 2 minute read
Should My Method Do This? Should My Class?
- 02/25/2015
- 2 minute read
Failure - Changing The Perspective on Failing
Failure is a strong word. There's nothing wrong with failing. It's going to happen if you're pushing the boundaries. It's all about how you improve afterward.
- 01/24/2015
- 3 minute read
C# Dev Connect 1 - Intro To Threading
- 09/21/2014
- 4 minute read
Hack The North
- 08/18/2014
- 3 minute read
Continuous Improvement - One on One Tweaks (Pt. 2)
- 08/11/2014
- 4 minute read
Continuous Improvement - How I Tweaked One on Ones
Continuous improvement involves making small changes over time to adapt your process. See how I've been adapting my one on ones with my team for the better.
- 07/19/2014
- 3 minute read
Hack Your TODO List With Google Keep
- 07/15/2014
- 6 minute read
Refactoring For Interfaces: An Adventure From The Trenches
- 06/21/2014
- 8 minute read
Leadership: What Does It Mean? - Weekly Article Dump
- 06/08/2014
- 3 minute read
Techno Security 2014
- 03/16/2014
- 4 minute read
Happy St. Patty's Day - Weekly Article Dump
- 03/03/2014
- 4 minute read
Snow Tubing with Team Magnet - Weekly Article Dump
- 02/24/2014
- 5 minute read
Recognition: One of Team Magnet's Masterminds
- 02/16/2014
- 3 minute read
Swamped But Ready To Push Forward
- 01/21/2014
- 4 minute read
Article Dump #24 - Weekly Article Dump
- 01/13/2014
- 8 minute read
Be a Better Programmer - Weekly Article Dump
- 12/25/2013
- 7 minute read
Happy Holidays - Weekly Article Dump
- 12/09/2013
- 5 minute read
Charity Water - Weekly Article Dump
- 12/03/2013
- 6 minute read
Movember Wrap-up - Weekly Article Dump
- 11/25/2013
- 5 minute read
Performance Reviews - Weekly Article Dump
- 11/17/2013
- 6 minute read
Deloitte Companies to Watch - Weekly Article Dump
- 11/11/2013
- 5 minute read
Article Summaries: Weekly Article Dump #17
- 11/07/2013
- 5 minute read
Matt Chang - Team Magnet Recognition
- 11/05/2013
- 6 minute read
Quality & Agility in Software: Session With Paul Carvalho
- 11/04/2013
- 17 minute read
Fragments: Creating a Tabbed Android User Interface
- 11/03/2013
- 7 minute read
Halloween - Weekly Article Dump
- 10/27/2013
- 6 minute read
Team Theme - Weekly Article Dump
- 10/25/2013
- 5 minute read
The Problem With "There's a Problem"
- 10/20/2013
- 7 minute read
My Team Triumph Canada - Weekly Article Dump
- 10/18/2013
- 5 minute read
Lead by Example - The Power of Emulating Ideal
Everyone has their own definition of "ideal" and we all of expectations of others. Try to lead by example and emulate your version of "ideal" to be effective.
- 10/12/2013
- 7 minute read
Migration - Weekly Article Dump
- 10/10/2013
- 1 minute read
Host Migration... Hang In There!
- 10/07/2013
- 9 minute read
v6.2 of IEF from Magnet Forensics! - Weekly Article Dump
- 10/03/2013
- 5 minute read
Cameron Sapp - Recognizing The New Guy
- 09/28/2013
- 7 minute read
Movember Prep - Weekly Article Dump
- 09/21/2013
- 6 minute read
Innovation: Weekly Article Dump
- 09/17/2013
- 3 minute read
Intrapreneurship - Guest Blog by Tayfun Uzun
- 09/14/2013
- 6 minute read
Recognition - Weekly Article Dump
- 09/12/2013
- 7 minute read
Job Titles and Responsibilities
- 09/07/2013
- 6 minute read
PROFIT HOT 50 - Weekly Article Dump
- 08/31/2013
- 5 minute read
Burnout - Weekly Article Dump
- 08/26/2013
- 4 minute read
Failure - Weekly Article Dump
- 08/16/2013
- 6 minute read
Leadership Reads - Weekly Article Dump
- 08/09/2013
- 5 minute read
The Big List! - Weekly Article Dump - August 9th 2013
A weekly summary of articles focusing on career development, leadership, startups and development. This is one BIG list!
- 08/08/2013
- 7 minute read
Singleton Design Pattern - Uncovering Why Singletons Are "Bad"
Everyone always says singletons are bad, but I don't think they are inherently evil. What are some of the major issues with singletons?
- 08/07/2013
- 6 minute read
It's Our Code
- 08/06/2013
- 4 minute read
Cookie Cutters For Projects
- 08/05/2013
- 5 minute read
Listen First: The Human Sounding Board
- 08/02/2013
- 3 minute read
Leadership Reading - Weekly Article Dump - August 2nd 2013
A weekly summary of articles focusing on career development, leadership, startups and development. This week is all about leadership!
- 07/30/2013
- 2 minute read
Git + Google Code + Windows
- 07/26/2013
- 4 minute read
Reading on Motivation - Weekly Article Dump - July 26th 2013
A posting to summarize the articles I've shared on social media over the past week. There's a focus on motivation, leadership, and workplace culture.
- 07/23/2013
- 2 minute read
Example: Getting Data Back From An EventHandler
- 07/19/2013
- 2 minute read
Quick Reading List - Weekly Article Dump - July 19th 2013
Here's a quick reading update for articles I've shared on social media over the past week. Topics include leadership, small business, and your career.
- 07/17/2013
- 4 minute read
Why Events? Decoupling.
- 07/15/2013
- 4 minute read