6 writings
Ruby on Rails transformed web development by introducing strong conventions and structure that influenced frameworks across all languages. Learn why even non-Ruby developers benefit from understanding Rails' philosophy and approach to building scalable applications.
This article explores enduring software development principles that have remained unchanged since 2007, proving that good coding practices transcend technology trends. The author examines why these timeless guidelines are often overlooked and provides practical insights for applying them in modern .NET development.
This post explores the journey from basic Object-Oriented Programming to advanced design patterns and software architecture. The author shares personal experiences of how proper OOP implementation and design patterns transformed 14,000 lines of problematic code into 700 lines of elegant, working solutions.
This technical article explores the dangers of improper ORM usage in large enterprise applications, using real-world examples from LINQ to SQL and Entity Framework. The author discusses how monolithic edmx files and naive ORM implementations can cripple performance and maintainability in projects with thousands of tables and multiple modules.
This post emphasizes the importance of understanding your testing strategy before writing test code, drawing from practical development experience. Using mathematical functions and Visual Studio testing facilities as examples, the author explains how self-awareness in testing prevents common coding mistakes and improves code quality.
This blog post explores the critical distinction between coders who copy-paste solutions and developers who understand core principles. The author argues that mastering fundamental languages like C and C++, combined with logical thinking over library dependencies, is essential for transitioning from a coder to a true programmer.