Many development teams face significant technical debt that accumulates over time, often ignored until it causes major issues. This debt manifests as outdated packages, long build times, and numerous coding violations. Teams should proactively address technical debt rather than allow it to linger, as neglecting it can lead to severe, costly consequences.
Category: Development
dotNetDave Says… If You Don’t Keep Up with Technology, Your Apps Will Be Stuck in the Past!
The software industry evolves daily, making continuous learning essential for all professionals. Falling behind can hinder team performance, leading to outdated and maintenance-challenged code, shrinking career opportunities, and wasted resources. A specific example illustrates the detrimental effects of obsolete technology and poor practices. Staying updated is critical for personal and product success.
dotNetDave Says… Teams Spend Too much Time Protecting Their “Silos”!
Efficient software delivery requires collaboration across teams, yet many organizations struggle with silos that hinder progress. The author recounts experiences with uncooperative teams, particularly in database and DevOps roles, where barriers to communication led to delays and inefficient processes. Prioritizing teamwork over territorial protection is essential for success.
Rockin’ The Code World with dotNetDave – The Agile Show
Join me live on Saturday, October 16th, 2021 at 10:00 PST on C# Corner Live show #40 where the show will have it's very first panel (that includes a certified Scrum Master) show all about Agile! This will be a longer show so we can have a lively discussion all about the pros and cons of Agile. Must watch for all developers!
Visual Studio 2022 Issues/ Features Needed
There isn't a perfect application ever released, and the same is true for Visual Studio 2022. There are a lot of great features in VS2022, but there are many issues too. So I decided to create a running list of the issues that I find or find frustrating.
New Code Rules: Too Many .NET Engineers DO NOT Understand How Memory Management Works!
On show #38 of Rockin' the Code World with dotNetDave, I am ranting about far too many .NET software engineers DO NOT understand how memory management works when it comes to disposable objects! Not matter what level of software engineer you are, you need to watch this episode... NOW!
Rockin’ The Code World with dotNetDave – Special Guest: Joost van Schaik
Join me live on Saturday, October 9nd, 2021 at 10:00 PST on C# Corner Live for season 2, show #39 where I will interview Joost van Schaik, Senior Mixed Reality Software Architect and a Microsoft MVP.
New Code Rules: Operating Systems Must Make It Easy to Restore Apps and User Data!
On show #37 of Rockin' the Code World with dotNetDave, I am ranting about how the Windows refresh feature does not restore apps or most user data. The MAC OS does not have a refresh feature at all! This needs to be fixed and fast!
New Code Rules: Security Rules Placed on Software Engineer Environments Has Gotten OUt of Hand!
On show #36 of Rockin' the Code World with dotNetDave, I am ranting about all the security placed on software engineers and their work environments. As you can see from the poll below, over 50% of engineers are reporting that they are losing 6% to over 20% of productivity, daily! This has gotten out of hand!
Rockin’ The Code World (Anniversary Show) with dotNetDave – Special Guest: Cathrine Wilhelmsen
Join me live for the one year anniversary show on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at 10:00 PST on C# Corner Live for season 2, show #38 where I will interview Cathrine Wilhelmsen, Senior Business Intelligence Consultant and Microsoft Data Platform MVP.

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