Nick Cosentino | Simplifying software engineering concepts for you | Principal Software Engineering Manager @Microsoft | Creator of @BrandGhostAI 👻
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Joined January 2023
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Today's buzzword is: Modular Monolith!
And I love writing modular monlith style applications. Buzz buzz buzz!
But here's why: I can write modular code that is designed to be pulled apart (should it ever need to be) but it's still packaged and deplyoed all as one, keeping it very simple from a deployment perspective.
It ends up being the best of both worlds in the situations where I use it.
"But doesn't communication between modules get super complicated?!"
Sure -- if you complicate it. I use good ol' fashioned methods and functions. Nothing fancy. Just an interface that I have modules talk through.
If I ever need to (and that's a big if), I can go implement messaging systems behind that API.
Watch the full video here:
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Blowing your budget and getting rate limited both mean you're using more.
I'm fine paying when it genuinely helps me do more. But pick a lane: take my money, or rate limit me and make it cheaper. Either way, watch your tool usage.
Watch here:
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How to use Autofac to Load Plugins in .NET C#
This video is part of a series where we will explore how to create a facade in C# and then use plugins in your .NET / dotnet applications.
We will be using a repository as a basis for our facade and then exploring some of the challenges and benefits. Our facade will be composed of multiple plugin sources where we will use Autofac to load them in dynamically at runtime.
Watch here:
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Are you interested in using Visual Studio for your web development?
Read more here:
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#aspnet #aspnetcore #visualstudio
Polymorphism in C#: What Runs Through Base and Interface References?
Understand polymorphism in C# by tracing base and interface calls, comparing virtual overrides with new hiding, and reading explicit implementations clearly.
Read the article here:
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Today's buzzword is: Modular Monolith!
And I love writing modular monlith style applications. Buzz buzz buzz!
But here's why: I can write modular code that is designed to be pulled apart (should it ever need to be) but it's still packaged and deplyoed all as one, keeping it very simple from a deployment perspective.
It ends up being the best of both worlds in the situations where I use it.
"But doesn't communication between modules get super complicated?!"
Sure -- if you complicate it. I use good ol' fashioned methods and functions. Nothing fancy. Just an interface that I have modules talk through.
If I ever need to (and that's a big if), I can go implement messaging systems behind that API.
Watch the full video here:
youtube.com/watch?v=6so35iZN…
Turning Repeated Mentoring Help Into Reusable Learning
Make learning useful beyond one mentoring conversation. Capture reasoning, improve shared examples, and reduce dependence without replacing human support.
Read the article here:
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Most people avoid tough conversations.
But if you want career growth? You can't.
Radical candor -- being clear, honest, and compassionate -- is not easy. Quite the opposite.
It takes:
- Trust
- Consistency
- The willingness to face discomfort
Without that, you're left with vague feedback and defensive reactions. That doesn't help anyone grow.
"Keep doing what you're doing."
To level up:
- Build strong relationships
- Focus on helping, not criticizing
- Practice giving timely and specific feedback
Career growth happens faster when you're willing to hear and deliver what needs to be said.
When's the last time you got honest feedback? Better yet, when's the last time you GAVE it?
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How To Delete Documents From MongoDB In C# — What You Need To Know
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- Reviewing my most recent newsletter
- Providing my perspective on spicy Reddit posts related to software development
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Weather systems, item rarity beams... Making some progress.
Actively working on:
- Generated equipment models working on a rigged character... No idea how to guide the agent to do this properly, so I am having one agent look at the results, explain why it's terrible and what to do about it, and then having the other agent follow that advice. "Make no mistakes."
- More natural placement of environment/scenery on the tactical maps so it's not a forest from a grid of identical trees.
I'll likely start getting my @MacerusRPG account automated via @claudeai to post via @BrandGhostAI the status updates it makes as it's working through the day.
Okay, I am going with the god-mode upgrade here by switching over to @tripo3d_ai.
And now I have endless content to start putting out on YouTube because I can show this game come to life because I will actually have assets.
I can't believe this.
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I use both unit tests and functional/integration tests as tools in my development
I like both approaches. I use both approaches. They're separate tools for separate situations in my development process.
I know from many conversations (especially online where we have plenty of strong opinions) that people seem to gravitate to one or the other.
Unit tests are too brittle. They don't offer value. You can't refactor code with them.
Functional tests are too much work to setup. They're too complicated. They aren't granular enough to catch issues in a helpful way.
Instead of focusing on all of the reasons why not... Try thinking about situations where these can be helpful tools.
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