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Devs, do you recommend books for beginners instead of getting them right into code? If so, why, and which books?

Reflection in C#: 4 Simple But Powerful Code Examples Reflection in C# is a powerful feature that allows you to inspect and manipulate code at runtime. If that sounds like some fancy…

Reflection in C#: 4 Simple But Powerful Code Examples

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Why did the programmer quit his job?
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He didn't get arrays.

Ultimately, what you are doing should be helping them do their best work -- at the end of the day. Change your framing. The outcome of your hard conversation helps them in the end.

What would you add to this list?

📌 What other lists would you find helpful as a software engineer?

- Some topic from C#?
- Career progression advice in tech?
- Something technical in software engineering?

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Beautiful mountain of spaghetti code.

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that otherwise couldn't be used to do these checks at compile time.

Check out this beginner's guide to get started with reflection in C#!

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It's EASY - Check Type Data with Reflection in C#

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How can we use xUnit to test ASP.NET Core?

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Generate ASCII Art - A Simple How To in C# Have you ever wanted to change a picture into ASCII art? Now you can with your very own C# program that can generate ASCII art! Sample code included!

- ASCII Art Generator: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/08/25/generate-ascii-art-a-simple-how-to-in-c/

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Drawbacks to Using Interfaces in C# - How to Balance While I promote interfaces in C#, it felt necessary to cover the drawbacks of using interfaces in C#. Let's explore the drawbacks to using interfaces in C#!

- Pros of Interfaces: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/09/11/oop-and-interfaces-in-c-how-to-use-them-effectively/
- Cons of Interfaces: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/09/13/drawbacks-to-using-interfaces-in-c-how-to-balance/

Examples:

Beware of These Iterator and Collection Traps Beware of These Iterator and Collection Traps

- Iterator Basics: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/02/10/iterators-an-elementary-perspective-on-how-they-function/
- Iterator & Collection Comparisons: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/02/22/beware-of-these-iterator-and-collection-traps/

OOP

IEnumerable in C# - A Simplified Beginners Guide New to C# and looking to understand more about the IEnumerable interface? Check out this article for a crash course on getting started with C# IEnumerable!

- Dictionary Usage: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/09/06/c-dictionary-a-primer-on-when-and-how-to-use/
- Dictionary Intro: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/09/04/how-to-dictionary-in-c-simplified/
- IEnumerable Intro: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/02/05/ienumerable-in-c-a-simplified-beginners-guide/

Dictionaries in C#: How To Use The Different Variations After some of the basics of dictionaries in C#, what else do dictionaries in dotnet have to offer us? Let's dive in before we get into the performance deep end!

- Record Type: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/01/29/simple-secrets-to-access-to-the-dotnet-record-type/

Collections:
- Dictionary Variations: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/09/08/dictionaries-in-c-how-to-use-the-different-variations/

Simple Data Types in C#: A Beginner's Guide Simple Data Types in C#: A Beginner's Guide

- Multi-line Strings: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/02/01/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-multiline-strings/
- Data Types: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/01/25/simple-data-types-in-c-a-beginners-guide/

C# Basics: A Guide for New Programmers C# Basics: A Guide for New Programmers

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Getting Started:
- Basics: https://www.devleader.ca/2023/03/01/c-basics-a-guide-for-new-programmers/

Hey devs, since you write code, do you find that you use any low/no code platforms at all?

Async await in C# is a feature that allows you to write asynchronous code that is easy to read and… In the following sections, I’ll highlight 3 beginner tips for using async await in C#. Each tip will be accompanied by a code example…

Async await in C# is a feature that allows you to write asynchronous code that is easy to read and…

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Why did the web developer fail their driving test?
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They couldn't handle all the traffic.

By flipping the script, you’re helping them become better problem solvers—and buying yourself some time to focus on your own work.

How do you balance being a mentor without becoming a crutch?

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manage.

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Mid to Senior Level Engineer - Engineering Manager's Advice

Unit testing user interfaces makes some people uncomfortable.

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Programmers, do you have situations where you choose not to write tests? This is in contrast to "not being able to".

Activator.CreateInstance in C# — A Quick Rundown Activator.CreateInstance in C# is one of the main tools we have when it comes to reflection in C#. This article is a quick look at how we…

Activator.CreateInstance in C# — A Quick Rundown

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How did the recursive function know it was introverted?
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It kept calling itself.

- Take ownership of your tasks, even the small ones.
- Share knowledge whenever you have the chance.

Leadership isn’t about waiting for your turn -- it’s about taking action that builds trust and inspires your team.

What’s one way you’ve started building your leadership skills in your role?