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!

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!

New Code Rules: Onboarding Software Engineers

On show #33 of Rockin' the Code World with dotNetDave, I am discussing why at some companies, it takes so long to get engineers onboarded so they can start coding and providing value to the company! I've seen this take one to two weeks! There has to be a better way!

New Code Rules: Listen to Your Users!

On show #32 of Rockin' the Code World with dotNetDave, I am discussing why some companies do not focus on what they offer in a new version of their software the truly addresses the users needs and issues. I've seen this at companies I work and and for much of the software I use, on a daily basis.

New Code Rules: Why Hire “Experts” and Not Take FULL Advantage of Them?

On show #31 of Rockin' the Code World with dotNetDave, I am discussing why some companies hire "experts" and not take full advantage of them?

New Code Rules: Work Environment for Software Engineers

On show #30 of Rockin' the Code World with dotNetDave, I am discussing what type of working environment software engineers prefer after going through the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch and let me know your comments below or Tweet them to @RockinCodeWorld or @realDotNetDave. Twitter Poll I based some of my comments on this Twitter poll I … Continue reading New Code Rules: Work Environment for Software Engineers

Speaker Pay Matters – A Wake-Up Call for Developers

In episode #29 of “Rockin’ the Code World with dotNetDave,” I shine a spotlight on a growing problem in our industry: for-profit tech conferences that earn millions while offering little to no compensation to the very speakers who make those events possible. Let me be clear—this isn’t a rant; it’s a reality check for the … Continue reading Speaker Pay Matters – A Wake-Up Call for Developers

New Code Rules – Conference Sessions Must Include What Devs Need To Learn

In show #28 of Rockin' the Code World with dotNetDave I am discussing the lack of session about code quality, performance and architecture. Watch and let me know your comments below or Tweet them to @RockinCodeWorld or @realDotNetDave. Email conferences, NOW and demand more sessions on code quality, performance and architecture along with soft skills!

New Code Rules – Dealing with Recruiters!

In show #27 of Rockin' the Code World with dotNetDave I am discussing, "Dealing With Recruiters Has Gotten So Frustrating!!"  Watch and let me know your comments below or Tweet them to @RockinCodeWorld or @realDotNetDave. In this video, I give you tips on finding good recruiters so the next time you are looking for a … Continue reading New Code Rules – Dealing with Recruiters!