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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

Product managers

Product managers

Product managers

Think the customer is always right? Think again

“The customer is always right” is a myth. Saying yes to everything leads to bloated, forgettable products. Here’s how to push back with care and build something that truly matters.

David Lewis

Product management

discovery-validation

See how Test Double turns Las Vegas into the coolest office ever

We take our retreats as seriously as our code. Peek behind the scenes of innovation, connection, and outdoor adventures in Las Vegas.

Kate McGinty

Communication & teams

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Want top talent and diversity? RTO mandates aren't the answer

A new study looks at the effects of return-to-office (RTO) mandates on workforce diversity and retention. Here’s how these policies influence turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and productivity, especially among women and senior staff.

Kate McGinty

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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Low-code and no-code platforms: a strategic guide

Here’s the real deal behind low-code/no-code platforms – the good, the bad, and the techy. Find out when they work best and when they might not meet your needs, according to software experts.

Kate McGinty

Software tooling & tips

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A black-and-white cartoon figure stands in the middle of a complex, high-walled maze, holding their head in confusion and frustration - representing what it's like to work on a Rails upgrade.

Why Rails upgrades are harder than you think

Rails upgrades seem straightforward—until they aren’t. Hidden costs, delays, and burnout can make in-house upgrades a nightmare. Here’s how to avoid it.

Test Double Editorial Board

Test Double Editorial Board

rails

Good teams ship great products. Great teams kill bad ones.

Most products don’t fail because they’re broken—they fail because no one stops them. Here’s how to know when to cut your losses and move on, according to product managers.

Dion Utt

Product management

greenfield-product-development

community

kpi

Critical choice, tight deadline? See how we make it happen

Critical choice, tight deadline? See how we make it happen

Here’s how we combined deep expertise with AI-powered tools to conduct a thorough product assessment in just 3 weeks — without sacrificing quality.

Test Double Editorial Board

Test Double Editorial Board

Product management

assessments

ai-ml

Product Leadership Circles is now open

Why product leaders are feeling more alone than ever—and how to fix it

Product leadership can be lonely, but we're on a mission to fix that. Applications are now open for the next cohort of Product Leadership Circles.

Brett Buchanan

Product management

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