Announcing the 6th edition of my coding standards book for Microsoft .NET! Newly updated for .NET Core 3.1 and .NET Framework 4.8. This book is a compilation of common Microsoft .NET coding standards in use today. In the past, for languages like Visual Basic, Microsoft published coding standards in a single document that developers could … Continue reading New Book Release! Rock Your Code: Coding Standards for Microsoft .NET
Category: Architecture
What Can Be Done to Make Code Quality Better?
This article explores the critical issue of code quality in software development. The author, with years of experience in advocating for coding standards, shares insights from fellow developers on how to enhance code quality. Key suggestions include emphasizing unit testing, code comments, and better training, while addressing ego-related challenges in code reviews. The article underscores the importance of fostering a culture of quality and incorporating coding standards into education. It highlights the need for a strong commitment to code quality in today's security-focused software landscape. Ultimately, the article offers actionable ideas for improving code quality within development teams.
dotNetDave Rocks the Granite State Code Camp
For the first time, the dotNetDave 25th Anniversary World Tour is coming to the Granite State Code Camp in Manchester, NH on November 2nd! Even though I was born back east (Delaware), I don't think I have ever been to the state. If you live in the area, please let me know what I should … Continue reading dotNetDave Rocks the Granite State Code Camp
dotNetDave Says… If Your Code Is Hard To Unit Test, You’re Doing It Wrong!
Unit testing is vital in software projects, yet often neglected. Many developers avoid writing tests, but they provide necessary confidence and enable safe code changes. Without unit tests, deploying code can lead to significant issues. Responsible software development requires commitment to testing, akin to routine health check-ups, highlighting its essential role in maintaining quality and credibility.
Dogfooding: Expensify.com
In this episode of Dogfooding, I am talking about how the user experience (UX) has really gone downhill in the past year at Expensify.com. Not sure what has happened at the company, but I state multiple times in the video "I'm floored that people actually pay for this website". I use to recommend this site … Continue reading Dogfooding: Expensify.com
dotNetDave Says…Always Code For Reusability
The author emphasizes the importance of writing reusable and maintainable code, drawing from 25 years of experience. A project plagued by poor coding practices highlights the issues of short-term thinking and technical debt. Leaders are urged to enforce standards and prioritize quality to avoid future complications and costs associated with unmaintainable software.
Maximizing Code Reuse: Strategies for Efficient Development
The article discusses the importance of maximizing code reuse in software development, emphasizing the use of separate, reusable DLLs (C# projects) for efficient code organization. The author highlights the benefits of code reuse, including easier unit testing, maintenance, sharing, and updates, ultimately leading to cost and time savings in the long term.
Code Quality: A Fundamental Feature, Not an Afterthought
The author, as a contractor, observes a worrying trend of poor code quality across projects, often overseen by senior engineers. Despite advocating for clean coding practices through teaching and writing, companies prioritize short-term gains over long-term maintainability. The author urges developers to prioritize code quality and leverage available resources for improvement.
dotNetDave Rocks The DotNetSouth.Tech Conference
For the first time, I will be speaking at the DotNetSouth.Tech conference in Atlanta, Georgia on May 13th and 14th. I'm excited to present the sessions below. Rock Your Code: Real World Cloud App From Start to Finish Room: Room 104 @ 2:40pm on May 13th This session will show how I created a cloud … Continue reading dotNetDave Rocks The DotNetSouth.Tech Conference
Real World Cloud App – From Start to Finish: The Communications Layer
In the fourth article in this series, I talked about and showed how to code the business layer for this cloud solution that included a Azure ServiceBus Queue and a Azure Function. In this article I’m going to add on top of that the communications layer, so apps and other services can get to the … Continue reading Real World Cloud App – From Start to Finish: The Communications Layer
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