Author: Chris Woodruff

Compiling Success: My Aspirations for a Transformative Year Ahead

Introduction As we step into 2024, I find myself reflecting on the journey I’ve embarked upon in the ever-evolving field of software development and architecture. This year, I am setting 10 ambitious goals to grow and expand my life and expertise. I believe that setting clear, achievable objectives is crucial in one’s professional and personal development, and I’m excited to …

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The Ultimate Guide to Network Programming in C# 12 & .NET 8

I am thrilled to announce my new adventure into the world of book writing with my upcoming title, “Practical Network Programming Using C#.” A few months ago, I received a request about deep diving into network programming, particularly with C#. I am very passionate about this area of software development, so I agreed, and Packt will publish the book.

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The Journey of Self-Discovery: Exploring Your True Self at 50 as a Late Bloomer

Late blooming can refer to a person who has experienced a significant change or transformation in their life later on in their years. This change can come from a newfound passion, career, or even a new sense of self. For many late bloomers, this change can bring about a new sense of purpose and fulfillment and be a time of tremendous personal growth.

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Accelerating EF Core with Compiled Queries

One of my passions is data! I love all forms of data and how to work with it. I am a .NET fanatic also and have been a fan of Entity Framework since 2008. It has gotten so good since .NET Core 1.0, and I love to push EF Core to the limit, especially around Web APIs. In this blog post, I want to share my ideas about Compiled Queries in EF Core.

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Looking at Writing Book Blurbs and How that can Help Conference Speakers

“If you are inspiring others to do better, you’re successful.” – Mod Sun I read a book recently (well, last night, really) that helped me to think about creating conference talks and the abstracts speakers have to craft when they submit their talks to CFPs. The book is “5 Steps to Better Blurbs: Crafting Dynamic Descriptions that Sell” by Julie …

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