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College Developer Struggles
Dev Leader Weekly 113
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https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/college-developer-struggles
Dev Leader Weekly 113
Read the article here:
https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/college-developer-struggles
Here's how to give unhelpful feedback to junior software engineers:
January 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Here's how to give unhelpful feedback to junior software engineers:
How do you feel about the trend of "serverless" architecture? Is it the future of backend development?
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
How do you feel about the trend of "serverless" architecture? Is it the future of backend development?
Reflection in C#: 4 Simple But Powerful Code Examples
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/reflection-in-c-4-simple-but-powerful-code-examples-03a74acfdc2b
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/reflection-in-c-4-simple-but-powerful-code-examples-03a74acfdc2b
January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Reflection in C#: 4 Simple But Powerful Code Examples
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/reflection-in-c-4-simple-but-powerful-code-examples-03a74acfdc2b
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/reflection-in-c-4-simple-but-powerful-code-examples-03a74acfdc2b
What’s a coder’s favorite type of music?
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Loops!
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Loops!
January 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
What’s a coder’s favorite type of music?
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Loops!
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Loops!
FAANG interview tips
A recording from Dev Leader's live video
Read the article here:
https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/faang-interview-tips-e1f
A recording from Dev Leader's live video
Read the article here:
https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/faang-interview-tips-e1f
FAANG interview tips
A recording from Dev Leader's live video
weekly.devleader.ca
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 AM
FAANG interview tips
A recording from Dev Leader's live video
Read the article here:
https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/faang-interview-tips-e1f
A recording from Dev Leader's live video
Read the article here:
https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/faang-interview-tips-e1f
Using Spans for Substring in C# DotNet With Benchmark Results
Want to see how you can speed up your string-based algorithms in C# by using spans? Check out this video!
The code maze article can be found here:
https://code-maze.com/csharp-span-to-improve-application-performance/
Watch here:
Want to see how you can speed up your string-based algorithms in C# by using spans? Check out this video!
The code maze article can be found here:
https://code-maze.com/csharp-span-to-improve-application-performance/
Watch here:
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Using Spans for Substring in C# DotNet With Benchmark Results
Want to see how you can speed up your string-based algorithms in C# by using spans? Check out this video!
The code maze article can be found here:
https://code-maze.com/csharp-span-to-improve-application-performance/
Watch here:
Want to see how you can speed up your string-based algorithms in C# by using spans? Check out this video!
The code maze article can be found here:
https://code-maze.com/csharp-span-to-improve-application-performance/
Watch here:
Don't use async void... Unless you have to.
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2024/03/13/async-event-handlers-in-c-what-you-need-to-know/
#CSharp #DotNet #DotNetCore #Coding
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2024/03/13/async-event-handlers-in-c-what-you-need-to-know/
#CSharp #DotNet #DotNetCore #Coding
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Don't use async void... Unless you have to.
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2024/03/13/async-event-handlers-in-c-what-you-need-to-know/
#CSharp #DotNet #DotNetCore #Coding
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2024/03/13/async-event-handlers-in-c-what-you-need-to-know/
#CSharp #DotNet #DotNetCore #Coding
Looking for some reading on getting started in CSharp?
These articles should help cover a variety of topics that you might be interested in then:
https://www.devleader.ca/category/csharp-dotnet/
Getting Started:
- Basics: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/03/01/c-basics-a-guide-for-new-programmers/
These articles should help cover a variety of topics that you might be interested in then:
https://www.devleader.ca/category/csharp-dotnet/
Getting Started:
- Basics: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/03/01/c-basics-a-guide-for-new-programmers/
C# Basics: A Guide for New Programmers
C# Basics: A Guide for New Programmers
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January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Looking for some reading on getting started in CSharp?
These articles should help cover a variety of topics that you might be interested in then:
https://www.devleader.ca/category/csharp-dotnet/
Getting Started:
- Basics: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/03/01/c-basics-a-guide-for-new-programmers/
These articles should help cover a variety of topics that you might be interested in then:
https://www.devleader.ca/category/csharp-dotnet/
Getting Started:
- Basics: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/03/01/c-basics-a-guide-for-new-programmers/
FAANG Interview Tips
Dev Leader Weekly 122
Read the article here:
https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/faang-interview-tips
Dev Leader Weekly 122
Read the article here:
https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/faang-interview-tips
January 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM
FAANG Interview Tips
Dev Leader Weekly 122
Read the article here:
https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/faang-interview-tips
Dev Leader Weekly 122
Read the article here:
https://weekly.devleader.ca/p/faang-interview-tips
How soul-crushing are your code review comments?
If you're a more senior software engineer, you have an amazing opportunity to help build a safe place for juniors.
If you're a more senior software engineer, you have an amazing opportunity to help build a safe place for juniors.
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
How soul-crushing are your code review comments?
If you're a more senior software engineer, you have an amazing opportunity to help build a safe place for juniors.
If you're a more senior software engineer, you have an amazing opportunity to help build a safe place for juniors.
Weekly Recap - 2026-01-09
Check out this week from Dev Leader! Here's a list including articles and videos on software engineering, career development, and programming in C#!
Read the article here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2026/01/12/weekly-recap-20260109
Check out this week from Dev Leader! Here's a list including articles and videos on software engineering, career development, and programming in C#!
Read the article here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2026/01/12/weekly-recap-20260109
January 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Weekly Recap - 2026-01-09
Check out this week from Dev Leader! Here's a list including articles and videos on software engineering, career development, and programming in C#!
Read the article here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2026/01/12/weekly-recap-20260109
Check out this week from Dev Leader! Here's a list including articles and videos on software engineering, career development, and programming in C#!
Read the article here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2026/01/12/weekly-recap-20260109
What’s your take on job-hopping for software developers? Is it a path to success or instability?
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
What’s your take on job-hopping for software developers? Is it a path to success or instability?
Async await in C# is a feature that allows you to write asynchronous code that is easy to read and…
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/async-await-in-c-is-a-feature-that-allows-you-to-write-asynchronous-code-that-is-easy-to-read-and-7750b875766e
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/async-await-in-c-is-a-feature-that-allows-you-to-write-asynchronous-code-that-is-easy-to-read-and-7750b875766e
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Async await in C# is a feature that allows you to write asynchronous code that is easy to read and…
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/async-await-in-c-is-a-feature-that-allows-you-to-write-asynchronous-code-that-is-easy-to-read-and-7750b875766e
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/async-await-in-c-is-a-feature-that-allows-you-to-write-asynchronous-code-that-is-easy-to-read-and-7750b875766e
Why do Pythonists hate whitespace?
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It makes their code snakey.
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It makes their code snakey.
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Why do Pythonists hate whitespace?
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It makes their code snakey.
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It makes their code snakey.
January 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
StringBuilder - Quick Look for Beginner C# Programmers
This video is a brief high-level overview of how to use the StringBuilder class in C#. If you are a beginner programmer and wondering how you can make some of your string-heavy code more effective, this video is for you!
Watch here:
This video is a brief high-level overview of how to use the StringBuilder class in C#. If you are a beginner programmer and wondering how you can make some of your string-heavy code more effective, this video is for you!
Watch here:
January 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
StringBuilder - Quick Look for Beginner C# Programmers
This video is a brief high-level overview of how to use the StringBuilder class in C#. If you are a beginner programmer and wondering how you can make some of your string-heavy code more effective, this video is for you!
Watch here:
This video is a brief high-level overview of how to use the StringBuilder class in C#. If you are a beginner programmer and wondering how you can make some of your string-heavy code more effective, this video is for you!
Watch here:
Which of these two is faster?
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2024/03/14/activator-createinstance-vs-type-invokemember-a-clear-winner/
#CSharp #DotNet #DotNetCore #BenchmarkDotNet
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2024/03/14/activator-createinstance-vs-type-invokemember-a-clear-winner/
#CSharp #DotNet #DotNetCore #BenchmarkDotNet
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Which of these two is faster?
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2024/03/14/activator-createinstance-vs-type-invokemember-a-clear-winner/
#CSharp #DotNet #DotNetCore #BenchmarkDotNet
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2024/03/14/activator-createinstance-vs-type-invokemember-a-clear-winner/
#CSharp #DotNet #DotNetCore #BenchmarkDotNet
How do you approach learning about the business side of the software you’re building? How would you advise junior developers do this?
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
How do you approach learning about the business side of the software you’re building? How would you advise junior developers do this?
How To Build Teams That Actually Care - Interview With @ryanvarley.bsky.social
Building highly effective teams sometimes feels as complicated as rocket science -- but that's no problem for this episode's guest, Ryan Varley!
Building highly effective teams sometimes feels as complicated as rocket science -- but that's no problem for this episode's guest, Ryan Varley!
January 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
How To Build Teams That Actually Care - Interview With @ryanvarley.bsky.social
Building highly effective teams sometimes feels as complicated as rocket science -- but that's no problem for this episode's guest, Ryan Varley!
Building highly effective teams sometimes feels as complicated as rocket science -- but that's no problem for this episode's guest, Ryan Varley!
Activator.CreateInstance in C# — A Quick Rundown
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/activator-createinstance-in-c-a-quick-rundown-1fcfcc1a6f0c
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/activator-createinstance-in-c-a-quick-rundown-1fcfcc1a6f0c
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Activator.CreateInstance in C# — A Quick Rundown
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/activator-createinstance-in-c-a-quick-rundown-1fcfcc1a6f0c
Read it on Medium:
https://stories.devleader.ca/activator-createinstance-in-c-a-quick-rundown-1fcfcc1a6f0c
How do you comfort a JavaScript bug?
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You console it.
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You console it.
January 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
How do you comfort a JavaScript bug?
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You console it.
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You console it.
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
This C# Change OBLITERATED My Memory Allocation Benchmarks
This is the third video in the series looking at a segmented stream in C#. We examine yet another optimization of the initial design, and the benchmarks are WILD! How many orders of magnitude?! Check it out!
Watch here:
This is the third video in the series looking at a segmented stream in C#. We examine yet another optimization of the initial design, and the benchmarks are WILD! How many orders of magnitude?! Check it out!
Watch here:
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
This C# Change OBLITERATED My Memory Allocation Benchmarks
This is the third video in the series looking at a segmented stream in C#. We examine yet another optimization of the initial design, and the benchmarks are WILD! How many orders of magnitude?! Check it out!
Watch here:
This is the third video in the series looking at a segmented stream in C#. We examine yet another optimization of the initial design, and the benchmarks are WILD! How many orders of magnitude?! Check it out!
Watch here:
Have you heard of the Strategy Pattern?
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2023/11/22/how-to-implement-the-strategy-pattern-in-c-for-improved-code-flexibility/
#csharp #designpattern #designpatterns #strategy
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2023/11/22/how-to-implement-the-strategy-pattern-in-c-for-improved-code-flexibility/
#csharp #designpattern #designpatterns #strategy
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Have you heard of the Strategy Pattern?
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2023/11/22/how-to-implement-the-strategy-pattern-in-c-for-improved-code-flexibility/
#csharp #designpattern #designpatterns #strategy
Read more here:
https://www.devleader.ca/2023/11/22/how-to-implement-the-strategy-pattern-in-c-for-improved-code-flexibility/
#csharp #designpattern #designpatterns #strategy
Do you think the "10x developer" is a myth or reality? Have you ever worked with one?
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Do you think the "10x developer" is a myth or reality? Have you ever worked with one?