My thoughts on software development, technology and design.

Easily navigate code delegates

March 31, 2024
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Delegates are everywhere in modern code, a delegate is a type that represents references to methods with a particular ...

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Homo sapiens 1.0

March 18, 2024
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By now you have probably noticed that Microsoft has replaced its Calibri default font with Aptos, a new sans-serif ...

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A better vision for Central Ohio

February 28, 2024
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RAPID 5 envisions a transformation of Central Ohio’s quality of life by leveraging our local waterways and vibrant ...

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The gift of time

December 22, 2023
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As I get older I understand that my time is a precious and limited resource, and that whomever I choose to spend it ...

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API testing with .http files in Visual Studio

December 21, 2023
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I really do not like using command line tools for everyday tasks, I just prefer to grab my mouse, and point and then ...

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DasBlog’s upgrade to .NET 8 is ready!

December 06, 2023
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I am pleased to share that DasBlog has been upgraded to support .NET 8! It has been busy few weeks so it took me a ...

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Hot Reload for C# Dev Kit

November 29, 2023
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With the C# Dev Kit extension installed in Visual Studio Code, the debugger allows you to apply C# code changes while ...

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Building debugging context for Copilot Chat

November 18, 2023
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The Copilot Chat extension (preview) for Visual Studio is available for download today, but I feel the need to ...

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Thriving in the age of AI

October 07, 2023
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I distinctly remember this enlightening David Bowie interview from circa 1999, most fascinating to me is the discussion ...

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