DevQuestions with Tim Corey

Is it better to write one compact line of code or multiple lines of code? Does it matter? Should I use modern shortcuts to reduce the number of lines of code in my application or stick with the old reliable method of writing code? Does it matter? In this video, I am going to answer your questions about writing good code. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestion...

We store connection strings and other sensitive data in appsettingsDOTjson or our app.config/webDOTconfig file. But how do we secure it? How do we ensure users cannot read our settings? Do we encrypt the settings file? Do we encrypt our connection strings? In this video, I am going to answer your questions around settings file security. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: ht...

Understanding Design Patterns is a tricky subject. Should I learn all of the design patterns? When should I use a specific design pattern? Are design patterns important? What about the Gang of Four patterns? Should I learn them all? These are just some of the questions that I get surrounding design patterns. In this video, I am going to answer your design patterns questions. Website: https://www.i...

How do I get a job as a C# developer? How do I pass an interview as a developer? What should my resume look like? Whether you are a new developer looking for your first job or a seasoned developer looking for something new, figuring out how to get a job can be tough. So let's talk about it. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up...

Is .NET 5 the future of .NET. Should I learn the .NET Framework anymore? Is .NET dying? Is .NET Core irrelevant or dying? Is .NET Framework going to .NET 5? There are a TON of questions surrounding .NET right now, so in this Dev Questions video, we are going to address them. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great De...

Have you ever felt like an impostor as a developer? That you weren't as good as someone else (or everyone else)? Have you ever wondered when you would become a REAL developer? In this episode, we are going to address impostor syndrome. The feeling that you just aren't good enough. There are some very clear steps you can take to improve the feeling of being an impostor. Website: https://w...

Have you ever had a question that you felt stupid for asking? Maybe you think everyone else should know it but you don't. Or maybe you need some career or development advice from a senior software developer. This series is going to tackle these types of questions. I am going to do my best to answer as many questions as possible. Questions like "How do I not feel like an imposter?" a...