The article emphasizes the health and stress benefits of remote work, which outweigh the negatives. The author shares personal experiences of increased productivity, reduced illness transmission, and improved mental well-being since transitioning to remote work. Additionally, the author highlights the importance of maintaining social connections despite potential isolation challenges in remote environments.
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Live Event: Ask dotNetDave Anything!
Join us in this episode of Ask Me Anything Series on July 4, 10:00 am PST with David McCarter as he brings his years of experience as a professional software developer to talk about code quality, code performance, and a lot more. ABSTRACT Ask dotNetDave anything! David McCarter is a Microsoft MVP, C# Corner MVP, … Continue reading Live Event: Ask dotNetDave Anything!
dotNetDave Approved: CodeRush for Visual Studio
After over 20 years, I've decided to start recognizing the third-party components and add-ins to Visual Studio that I use just about every day and swear by. The first is the only refactoring tool that I have used for Microsoft .NET called CodeRush for Visual Studio by Developer Express Inc. (DevExpress.com). I have tried others, … Continue reading dotNetDave Approved: CodeRush for Visual Studio
dotNetDave Says… Getting Interviewed by Other Developers
In 2018, I interviewed at a prestigious biotech company in San Diego, where an unusual question raised my suspicions. Despite accepting the offer, I quickly found the project lacked structure and managerial support, leading to frustration and inefficiency. My contract was terminated unexpectedly, revealing deeper systemic issues within the company's development practices.
How to Create a Great User Experience in Any Application – Part 2
Learn how a software engineering course helped me optimize Proflowers' order fulfillment process. Discover tips on how to improve user experience in your applications. Check out part two of this article!
How to Create a Great User Experience in Any Application – Part 1
Want to build apps that users will love? Prioritize user experience! Learn how to design apps that meet user needs & expectations in this insightful article.
Dogfooding: Camtasia from TechSmith
In this episode of Dogfooding, I talk about Camtasia from TechSmith, a program for creating video tutorials and presentations directly via screencast. I have been using Camtasia for MAC and Windows for a long time. I show some things that been driving me crazy lately which leads to taking longer to edit videos.
My Rock Your Code Books
Dear Followers, As of today, I have removed all of my e-books from Amazon.com. I really hate to do this, especially for those of you that live in a country where it's tough to get my print books. I have been finding PDF versions of my books posted, ILLEGALLY on many sites! If you find … Continue reading My Rock Your Code Books
256 Seconds with dotNetDave (E9) – Fixing NuGet Hell Issues in Visual Studio
In this episode, I address NuGet package errors in Visual Studio that hinder project builds. I provide a PowerShell script to resolve these issues and fix DLL conflicts. Don't let dependency problems disrupt your workflow—watch the episode to quickly get back to coding!
dotNetDave Says… Coding Should Be the Smallest Part of Your Job!
The article emphasizes that effective software engineering extends beyond just writing code. It involves critical thinking, planning, mentoring, and collaboration. The author advocates for prioritizing design, documentation, and team dynamics to ensure successful software development. Coding alone should not dominate an engineer's role; comprehensive engineering practices lead to better outcomes.

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