DevQuestions with Tim Corey

It is said that it is more a matter of who you know rather than what you know. How do I increase my network of who I know? How do I successfully build my set of connections? 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 Yo...

Microsoft has announced AI for basically everything - Windows, Office, Edge, Visual Studio, and more. What should we think about these announcements? Does this signal the beginning of the end for software developers? Not at all! In this special episode of Dev Questions directly from the Microsoft Build Conference 2023, I recap what I saw and give my thoughts on how these changes will be incredibly...

How do I keep up with the latest technologies? What are some good resources for keeping me up to date? How do I learn what to learn? We will answer these questions in today's Dev Questions episode.  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/

What should a software developer not do? Are there things that they should avoid? What pitfalls should I avoid? We will answer these questions in today's Dev Questions episode.  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/

What was the biggest mistake you made in software development? What things do you wish you could do differently? 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/

How do I become a C# expert? What aspects of C# should I concentrate on? What things do I need to memorize or remember? 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/

How do I rewrite an existing project? If I cannot avoid a rewrite, what things do I need to be careful of? What pitfalls are there when starting over after years of development? 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 i...

How do I bring in side income as a software developer? What types of jobs can I get? Are there easy ways to use my skills to get additional money? These a re 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.i...

Should I build a custom content management system (CMS) or should I buy one and make it work? What should I think about when considering building a CMS? 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://sig...

Are coding bootcamps worth the price? Will they help me get a job? Will I become a professional developer after going through one? We will answer these questions in today's Dev Questions episode. 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/

What is the best way to document my code? How do I maintain both internal documentation as well as public-facing documentation? What is the best way to keep all of this in sync? 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 i...

How do I work with offline data? How do I store it? How do I sync my data when my application comes back online? How do I deal with applications that go offline periodically? 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 Y...

How do I know if a C# job is a good one? What are some things to look for in a position? How do I evaluate an employer to see if they would be a good fit? What are some tips for picking the right 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 Gr...

Why is Microsoft changing things that already work? Top level statements (Program.cs files without a method, class, or namespace), file-scoped namespaces, switch expressions, minimal APIs, and more are all just adjustments to what we already had. So why make these changes? Why is it important? Isn't it just confusing? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Quest...

When should I quit my job? How do I know if my work environment is toxic or just normal? Should I stay for a certain period of time? 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/

How do you maintain your motivation to learn and grow? How do you keep going when you get discouraged or tired? With new things coming out all of the time, how do you keep from getting overwhelmed? 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...

Is it possible to be too DRY? We are told that Don't Repeat Yourself (DRY) is important, but I see repetition all the time. Is that repetition bad code? 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:...

Which is better: Entity Framework Core or Dapper? Which one should I use? Are they basically the same thing? Is one more valuable than the other? 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.iam...

Why is diversity important in software development? Is it just about quotas? Is there any value in having different types of people on a project? 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.iam...

How do I regain my confidence after being fired? How do I talk about being fired? Can I recover from being fired or is my career over? 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...

What soft skills are most useful for a software developer? What things should a software developer work on outside of programming? What will make me more marketable? 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...

What are the criteria for deciding to start a project over? Is there a time when it is better to throw the old application out and build a new one? Should we just upgrade our application instead? 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 D...

How do I make a New Year's resolution that I actually stick to? How do I not get enthusiastic at first and then fail later? How do I make sure I make the most out of 2023? 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...

Will artificial intelligence replace software developers? Will the rise of intelligent systems mean that developers don't have a job anymore? Will the number of developers be reduced or eliminated because of AI and machine learning? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.ia...

Is it better to only have one service locally at a time in development and have everything else in a shared development environment or should everything be local? Should we use containers locally for the entire environment? 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/...