David McCarter (Microsoft MVP)

Microsoft MVP (Developer Technologies), Software Architect, Code Quality Zar, Speaker, Trainer, Inventor, Mentor. **LOOKING FOR REMOTE POSITION**

[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

Microsoft .NET engineers!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on coding standards at your company. If you have a few minutes, please share your insights!
For every 100 responses, I’ll be giving away an autographed, hardbound copy of my coding standards book!
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

AI can really speed up your work… when it’s working.

Other times, it feels like it’s been up all night smoking crack, hallucinating answers, and confidently handing you garbage.

#AI @OpenAI @Copilot

[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

🎸 Rushing into code without planning isn’t “moving fast” — it’s setting the stage for delays, rewrites, and angry users.
Real engineers design first. Real managers let them.
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

There are several approaches to creating objects in .NET. Curious about the most performant method? Discover the answer in this article.
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

🎸 Stop guessing. Start measuring.
If you’re not benchmarking your .NET code, you’re playing performance by ear. I break down how I benchmark like a pro using BenchmarkDotNet + Spargine—real data, real results, no fluff.
Rock your performance 🤘
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

Took the GitHub Copilot Agent for a real-world spin on Spargine unit tests.
Some results were impressive.
Some were baffling.
Some were a complete mess.
Here’s what worked, what broke, and what still needs serious improvement.
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#GitHub #Copilot #MVPBuzz

[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

Defensive Programming Rule #6: Verify Resource Availability (Before You Access It) 🧠
Always check your connections, services, and databases before touching them—your code (and users) will thank you.
Learn how to do it right!
#dotnet #MVPBuzz
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

🚀 Boost your .NET projects for .NET 10!
Learn the fastest way to find an item’s index in an array—and why your current method might be slowing you down.
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

🚀 Boost your .NET projects with AssemblyHelper in Spargine! Streamline assembly management, locate dependencies, extract metadata, and more with powerful, high-performance methods. Check out how it can elevate your workflow! 👇
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

Writing code is only part of the job. At conferences—and in your career—soft skills matter just as much, if not more. Communication, empathy, and leadership are what take you further.
#DevLife #dotNetDaveSays #dotnetdave #TechConferences
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

Unlock the full potential of conferences! 🌐 Embrace the opportunity to connect with speakers and fellow attendees for valuable insights and lasting connections. Check out these tips for maximizing your conference experience. 👥✨ https://t.co/vm6E04STKM
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

Why does Hollywood keep making shows about rich, entitled, dysfunctional friends whining in designer kitchens—and then act like casting famous people makes it original?

Apparently, “new idea” is still stuck in development hell.

[Netflix @netflix]

The Four Seasons returns in 12 HOURS!

[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

I just discovered OneDrive’s newest macOS feature: Vanishing Act™.

No warning. No explanation. Just *poof*—gone.

At this point, @onedrive being broken across every platform might be its most consistent feature.

[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

MS Build attendees: You’re drinking from the AI firehose this week. Now put it to work.

I tested GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio to create real-world unit tests for Spargine—what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised me.

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#MVPBuzz #Build2026 #Build

[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

🚀 Calling all Software Engineers! 🚀
How do you land your tech jobs? I want to hear from you! 🎯
Take my new survey and share your insights. Your input will help the community, and I’ll publish the results on https://t.co/mbDMbFs6Or!
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

If you’re not using .NET code analyzers, you’re basically coding blind.
Performance issues. Bad patterns. Hidden inefficiencies.
All sitting there… waiting to bite you in production. 😬
Turn on the analyzers. Fix your code. 🤘
#dotnet #MVPBuzz
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

🚨 AWS SDK for .NET: 900,000+ code violations found.
This is one of the most trusted NuGet packages out there.
Popularity ≠ quality. Your dependencies can be your biggest risk.
#AWS #MVPBuzz #OSS #CodeQuality
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[David McCarter (Microsoft MVP) @realDotNetDave]

Software Engineers: Have you been contacted by an AI recruiter—via phone, email, or other means? I'm investigating how widespread this is for an upcoming article on https://t.co/if8DVQich4. If it’s happened to you, DM me—your story could help shine a light. #TechHiring