Are you curious about how dot net has evolved from the early days of WPF to the high performance world of gRPC and ASP.NET Core? Join host Mirko Peters and Microsoft MVP Gabor Rosinski as they break down the modern development landscape and share why c sharp remains a powerhouse for software architects today. Whether you are a legacy developer looking to modernize or a junior dev starting your journey, this deep dive offers essential insights into the current state of the ecosystem.

In this episode, Gabor shares his unique journey from being an IT teacher to becoming a five time Microsoft MVP. We explore the staying power of Windows Presentation Foundation and compare it to modern alternatives like MAUI, Avalonia, and the Uno Platform. Gabor also explains the shift toward software as a service and why gRPC is becoming a critical tool for microservices communication over traditional REST APIs.

You will also hear about the massive performance gains found in dot net 9 and what to expect from upcoming features like discriminated unions in dot net 11. The conversation covers critical architectural decisions including when to use a monolith versus microservices, the benefits of hexagonal architecture, and how AI coding assistants are changing the daily workflow of professional developers.

Chapters
0:00 Intro and Gabor Rosinski Background
3:45 From Delphi to C Sharp and dot net 3.5
7:20 The History and Current Relevance of WPF
11:50 Modern dot net vs Legacy dot net Framework
15:30 Choosing UI Frameworks MAUI Avalonia and Uno
20:10 Transitioning to ASP.NET Core and gRPC
24:45 Minimal APIs vs Controller Based Architecture
28:30 Clean Architecture and Hexagonal Design
33:15 Monoliths vs Microservices for Startups
37:50 Exploring Cloud Native Development and dot net Aspire
41:20 Exciting Performance Features in dot net 9 and 11
45:00 Deep Dive into gRPC and Protocol Buffers
49:30 The Impact of AI on Modern Coding Workflows
53:15 Rapid Fire Round and Career Advice
56:59 End of Video

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