Tim Corey

DevQuestions with Tim Corey

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I am Tim Corey. I teach coding online and my inbox is full of questions from current and future developers. I wish I could sit down with each of you and share the answers I know will help you go further, faster in the world of development. This podcast is the next best thing. On this podcast, I will answer the biggest questions people are asking! Send us to your suggestion for a future Dev Questions at https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ To keep the podcast coming, like, subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends and colleagues. See why thousands of students have chosen to learn to think...

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257. Why Do Old Codebases Look So Bad? 08.05.2025 23:40

Why is it that all legacy codebases seem to be written poorly? How do I avoid having my code devolve into a mess like seemingly every other code base? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signu...

256. Does Vibe Coding Have A Place In Software Development? 01.05.2025 17:12

Is vibe coding a good thing? Should I avoid vibe coding or should I embrace it? Is the code written by an AI or LLM good enough? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

255. What Open Source Projects Should Do To Protect Themselves 24.04.2025 17:38

Open-source projects keep changing over to license models that require companies to pay. Mass Transit, MediatR, AutoMapper, Fluent Assertions, Avalonia, and more have all recently changed their terms. Protecting yourself and your project means having a monetization plan in place before you get to this point. We are going to discuss why in today's episode of Dev Questions. Open Source Maintena...

254. Free Open Source Projects Are Dangerous 17.04.2025 19:28

Open-source projects keep changing over to license models that require companies to pay. Mass Transit, MediatR, AutoMapper, Fluent Assertions, Avalonia, and more have all recently changed their terms. This is actually a sign of a bigger issue. We are going to discuss why in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimc...

253. Misconceptions Around Open Source Licensing and Monetization 10.04.2025 26:12

Open source projects keep changing over to license models that require companies to pay. Mass Transit, MediatR, AutoMapper, Fluent Assertions, Avalonia, and more have all recently changed their terms. This situation brings up a number of misconceptions that we need to talk about in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions...

252. How Limitations Make an Application Better (Training Too!) 03.04.2025 22:45

Would an application be better if it didn't have restrictions? When I build my app, I am going to implement all of the features I want and I am going to take the time needed to make it perfect. What could go wrong? Why should I restrict myself? Are constraints a bad thing? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ ...

251. What Microsoft Choosing Go over C# Can Teach Us 27.03.2025 19:37

Microsoft chose Go over C# as the new language for the TypeScript compiler. Why did they make that choice? What does that say about their confidence in C# or lack thereof? Is this a sign of the end for C#? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get Mo...

250. Can AI Do a Developers Job? 20.03.2025 5:21

Are AI developers coming soon? Will AIs replace junior developers in the near future? Is it even worth being a developer if an AI is going to replace us? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://si...

249. Why Employers Don't Treat You Like You Expect 13.03.2025 15:03

Why does my resume get ignored when I am perfect for a position? Why don't I get a raise at work even when I deserve it? Why do I sometimes think I did horrible only to find out people thought I did great? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to G...

248. How Do I Maintain a Good Work-Life Balance as a Developer? 06.03.2025 18:39

How do I maintain a healthy work/life balance as a software developer? How can I turn off my work brain when I get home? How do I avoid burnout? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamt...

247. Do Developers Need To Know About Databases? 27.02.2025 13:27

Do software developers actually need to know about databases? Do they need to understand SQL or is knowing Entity Framework enough? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

246. What is the fastest way to become a developer? 20.02.2025 15:22

What is the fastest way to become a software developer? Is there a shortcut I can take? How do I get up to speed quickly? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

245. Why Most Advice Is Probably Wrong 13.02.2025 16:01

How do I know if the advice I am getting is good advice? If a successful person tells me how they were successful, should I follow in their footsteps? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signu...

244. How To Quit The Right Way 06.02.2025 12:54

I want to quit my job. How do I do it well? What things should I have lined up before I quit? Should I quit before I have another job? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.co...

243. How To Learn C# As A Hobby 30.01.2025 15:08

I want to build things in C# as a hobby. What should I learn? What fun things can you do with C# that I should check out? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

242. How To Become an Independent Software Developer 23.01.2025 18:36

How can I become an independent software developer? What things do I need to know to be a consultant or freelancer? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

241. How To Be a Better Software Developer 16.01.2025 9:36

How can I be a better software developer? What steps should I take to make sure that I am improving where I am at right now? How do I become more skilled at C#? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: htt...

240. How To Upgrade Your Software Development Job 09.01.2025 15:51

How can I get a better job in software development? How do I get ahead at work as a C# developer? What are my next steps? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

239. How To Get A Job In Software Development 02.01.2025 18:55

How do I get a job in software development? What do I need to do to get my first job in C#? How do I approach the job market? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

238. Creating Clear Goals That Get Accomplished 26.12.2024 11:51

How do I accomplish my goals? I want to be a software developer, but I don't know how to accomplish my goals. What can I do to create a good plan and stick to it? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inb...

237. How To Modernize Your Skills as a C# Developer 19.12.2024 23:37

What do I learn next as a C# developer? How do I make sure my skills are current? What new technologies should I learn to supplement my skills? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamti...

236. Identifying The Next Step In Your Career 12.12.2024 26:03

How do I figure out what to do next in my career? What are some important things to consider? Should I learn a new language? Should I try to be a full-stack developer? How do I become a senior developer? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More...

235. Overcoming "I Don't Have Enough Time" 05.12.2024 25:36

I know doing it the right way is best, but I don't have the time. Is that a problem? I want to train more, but my boss won't give me the time. What do I do? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbo...

234. What Is Next For Software Development? 28.11.2024 25:41

What is coming next for software development? What will we see in 2025 and beyond for software developers? What are the trends we should be aware of? How do we protect our jobs and improve our situations? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get Mor...

233. 3 Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd in Software Development 21.11.2024 17:47

How can I get ahead in software development? How do I stand out in the crowd when applying for a job? How do I show off my skills in a way that separates me from the competition? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content...