Is your development manager merely coordinating tasks, or are they driving innovation? This is a question many companies need to ask themselves. The role of a development manager is often misunderstood as mere task coordination, delegating tasks, meeting deadlines, and process enforcement. Most companies, unfortunately, limit the scope of this role to these functions, causing […]
Is there really a talent shortage in the software development industry? It seems every company is scrambling to find the best developers, but often they look in all the wrong places. Traditional hiring models focus on degrees and conventional qualifications. This leaves a wealth of talent unnoticed. I’ve seen firsthand the incredible potential of overlooked […]
In a time where the tech job market is saturated with chaos and fear, job searching may seem daunting. However, there are strategic steps you can take to increase your chances of success. Having a Positive Mindset It’s important to maintain a positive mindset despite the negativity in the industry. By reframing unemployment as an […]
Unit testing often gets pushed to the sidelines in the rush of meeting project deadlines. Many believe that writing code without unit tests saves time. Yet, they encounter roadblocks when their code later fails due to unforeseen bugs or changing requirements. Instead of viewing unit testing as a burden, I’ve seen it act as a […]
Imagine a chef working in a kitchen. The chef represents C#, a powerful and flexible programming language. The kitchen is .NET, an extensive framework providing tools, libraries, and runtime to support the chef’s culinary creativity. While the chef and the kitchen are closely related and work together harmoniously, they are distinct entities, each with unique […]
Agile practices have become the darling of development management, heralded as the panacea for all project management ills. However, this perception often leads to a common pitfall: expecting immediate results without recognizing that Agile is a long-term commitment. It’s like planting a seed and expecting a fully-grown tree the next morning. But here’s the truth: […]
Standard interview questions for senior .NET developers are outdated and designed for a different era. The problem lies in their routine nature – they often fail to assess the candidate’s ability to deal with real-world coding challenges. Over the past decade, I’ve interviewed hundreds of developers and found that high-impact problem-solving questions are the best […]
The assumption that Big Data is only for tech giants is a misinterpretation that restricts many businesses from harnessing its true potential. In fact, the fear of significant investment and complex implementation often impedes businesses from leveraging Big Data. Drawing on my experience of working with diverse businesses, I propose a shift in perspective: view […]
Monitoring your application allows you to optimize its performance, ensuring that it is running at its best at all times. By tracking key performance metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, requests per minute, and latency, you can identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies that may be affecting its performance. This data gives you valuable insights […]