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C# and .NET tools and libraries for the modern developer

C# has a reputation for being used in legacy projects and is not often talked about related to startups or other new business ventures. This article aims to break a few of the myths about .NET and C# and discuss how it has evolved to be a great fit for almost any kind of software.

Patrick Coakley

Patrick Coakley

Software tooling & tips

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Turning observability into a team strength without a big overhaul

Gabriel Côté-Carrier

Gabriel Côté-Carrier

Legacy modernization

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Why I actually enjoy PR reviews (and you should, too)

Robert Komaromi

Robert Komaromi

Software tooling & tips

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Build with HTMX: Simplify development with a return to fundamentals

Dave Mosher

Software tooling & tips

Double Takes

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Double Takes

Whenever this kind of thing happens, the biggest mindset shift is not going from single tool to platform (though that's useful to translate to business use cases), it's what happens when you realize there's an entire ecosystem at play here. 🤯

Cathy Colliver

TIL you can use redirect.github.com in links to avoid a back reference being created on github from commits, comments, PRs, etc.

Jason Karns

Test-driven development is to programming what double-entry bookkeeping is to accounting.

Neal Lindsay

The fundamental character flaw of the software creator is not the misguided belief that they can solve any problem with software. Instead, it is the belief they can understand how their own software works before they create it.

Steve Jackson

We may need a SaaS appendix for Zawinski's law:

Any SaaS platform attempts to expand until it is a social network.

Matt Jones

Wow, 1 month for a rewrite seems a little aggressive.

Dustin Tinney

Complex system of gears and pipes

Why we coach the system, not just the team

Slow delivery isn’t usually about your people—it’s about your system. Shifting focus to incremental improvements in the system helps change not just processes but behaviors for lasting change.

Doc Norton

Future-proof innovative software

communication

teams

scaling-challenges

consulting

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Developer QA checklist for feature releases

Quality Assurance is a mindset integrated throughout development to catch issues early, build user trust, and reduce maintenance costs. These recommended procedures for dev teams without dedicated QA roles establish collective responsibility for ensuring feature stability, functionality, and usability before release.

Lee Quarella

Software tooling & tips

testing

developer-experience

quality

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From engineer to consultant: The powerful shift from inward to outward focus

What transforms a skilled software engineer into an exceptional consultant? Approach new codebases with respect rather than judgment, embrace constraints as creative boundaries, and prioritize client needs over personal preferences.

Dave Mosher

Recruiting & careers

communication

consulting

professional-growth

teams

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Better alternatives to story points for software product teams

Story points weren't devised to measure productivity, but rather complexity. But teams keep using story points as individual or team productivity "score cards". Here's why that's a problem, and what to use instead.

Tammy Lawlor

Product management

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Developers need more context than you think they do. Here’s why.

Building software without context leads to wasted time, bad decisions, and frustrated teams. Here’s how to fix it and build software that actually matters.

Kate McGinty

Communication & teams

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Beyond MVP: Why your most valuable tactic matters

Transform your delivery process by addressing the fundamental challenges that keep your teams from scaling effectively.

Dave Mosher

Accelerate quality software

greenfield-product-development

scaling-challenges

Thruster vs Kamal-proxy: Which HTTP proxy is right for you?

Whether it's Thruster's minimal setup or Kamal-proxy's robust handling of multiple applications, understanding the strengths of each proxy can drastically streamline your deployments.

Joé Dupuis

Software tooling & tips

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Product managers

Product managers

Product managers

From brainstorm to breakthrough: How to unlock great ideas through regular brainstorming

Elevate your product strategy with the power of brainstorming. Here's a 'how to' for regular idea sessions that will fill your funnel, influence your stakeholders, energize your team, and help you build your innovation muscle.

Shawn Leitner

Communication & teams

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