256 Seconds with dotNetDave: Documenting Code with Visual Studio and Copilot

In this episode of 256 Seconds with dotNetDave, learn to use Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot to swiftly create detailed XML comments for Microsoft .NET projects. Detailed commands for documenting classes are shared, along with a call to vote for displaying code examples in IntelliSense. Watch the demonstration here: https://player.vimeo.com/video/961522552?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479

Public Service Announcement: Code Quality is a Feature

Check out this insightful video on the importance of prioritizing code quality in every development team. Learn how to make quality a top priority, avoid technical debt, and improve your projects with the Code Quality Zar.

Geekstory: My First Magazine Article & The Power of Networking

Recently, while cleaning out my attic, I stumbled upon a treasure trove of nostalgia from the '90s. Among the items in a dusty old box was a copy of my very first article, published in a prestigious programming magazine. As someone who has dedicated over 20 years to the craft of software development, I've amassed … Continue reading Geekstory: My First Magazine Article & The Power of Networking

Microsoft .NET YouTube Channel

If you are new to .NET, or not, you should check out the new YouTube channel. There are lots of channels like Microsoft Developer, Xamarin Developers, .NET Foundation, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Mechanics, and more.

Debugging Tips and Tricks Part 1

Check out the video from Channel 9 to get a few really useful tips to debug your code in .NET and C++. https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Visual-Studio-Toolbox/Debugging-Tips-and-Tricks-Part-1

Dogfooding Episode 4 – Line 6 POD HD500x

After a long hiatus, my Dogfooding series is back! In this episode I talk about the POD HD500X Edit program for a guitar pedal board from Line 6. Check out where I will be speaking next by going to: http://bit.ly/dotnetdaverocks  

Improving Code Quality… One Developer At A Time Video Series

All of my conference sessions are designed to make the quality of software better. If you missed one of my sessions at a conference or you couldn't make it, you can still see my session(s) on video by going here. You can also get all of these sessions, slide decks and sample code by purchasing … Continue reading Improving Code Quality… One Developer At A Time Video Series

Development Can Still Be Hard

Here is a great video from Channel 9 that discusses how development can still be hard. I totally agree... many aspects of development are harder than they use to be. As an architect it's a daunting task to come up with a lasting solution. Click here to view the video.

TGIF Episode 3 – CodeIt.Right

In this episode I talk about my favorite Microsoft .NET code analysis tool called CodeIt.Right from Submain.com. It combines static code analysis and automatic refactoring to best practices in one application. CodeIt.Right will automatically correct code errors and violations (e.g. naming conventions, incorrectly implemented coding patterns, etc)! You can purchase the DVD mentioned in this … Continue reading TGIF Episode 3 – CodeIt.Right

TGIF Episode 2 – Visual Studio Analyze

In this episode I demonstrate the code analyzer in Visual Studio that all .NET developers must use to made sure they are writing bullet proof code. The Common Language Specification and Cyclomatic Complexity are also discussed. You can purchase the DVD mentioned in this episode at: http://mkt.com/nicheware/rock-your-code-dvd-v-1 You can purchase the book mentioned in this … Continue reading TGIF Episode 2 – Visual Studio Analyze