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Featured image of post Surfing the AI Tsunami: My Pragmatic Plan to Stay Current (Without Drowning)
Artificial Intelligence Developer Life

Surfing the AI Tsunami: My Pragmatic Plan to Stay Current (Without Drowning)

Honestly? Keeping up with AI is *exhausting*. Here's how I'm personally trying to filter the noise, focus on what actually helps my coding day-to-day, avoid the hype cycle burnout, and maybe even keep my weekends.

Apr 21, 2025
7 minute read
Featured image of post Ditching MediatR? Maybe a Simple CQRS Dispatcher is All You Need
Pragmatic Toolkit

Ditching MediatR? Maybe a Simple CQRS Dispatcher is All You Need

Exploring how to implement the CQRS pattern using a simple, custom dispatcher with .NET's built-in dependency injection, offering an alternative to libraries like MediatR, especially in light of licensing changes.

Apr 19, 2025
8 minute read
Featured image of post Beyond the Magic: Is AutoMapper Doing More Harm Than Good? (And Why Now's a Good Time to Re-evaluate)
Pragmatic Toolkit

Beyond the Magic: Is AutoMapper Doing More Harm Than Good? (And Why Now's a Good Time to Re-evaluate)

AutoMapper has long been a go-to for object mapping in .NET, but does its 'magic' hide complexity and hinder maintainability? This post explores the downsides, spurred by recent licensing changes, and suggests clearer alternatives like manual mapping, LINQ, and source generators.

Apr 17, 2025
10 minute read
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