NDC Conferences Courses

Structure and Interpretation of Test Cases

Explore effective unit testing strategies, from naming and nesting to data-driven and property-based approaches. Learn to structure tests for clarity, maintainability, and maximum benefit in software development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Promise of an Async Future Awaits

Explore common async/await mistakes in C#, best practices, and a deep dive into C# 8's async streams for building efficient distributed systems and microservices.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Measure All The Things with App Metrics

Learn to implement App Metrics in ASP.NET Core applications, exploring metrics, time series databases, dashboards, and best practices for effective monitoring and observability in .NET environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning and TensorFlow

Explore deep learning for NLP using TensorFlow. Learn to create embeddings, build neural networks, and apply them to classification tasks with hands-on labs and interactive learning.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Finding Your Service Boundaries - A Practical Guide

Practical guide to identifying service boundaries in complex systems, avoiding common pitfalls, and discovering natural separations of concerns to prevent future rewrites.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Using C# Expression Trees in the Real World

Unravel expression trees in C#, exploring their power in Entity Framework and AutoMapper. Learn creation, usage, and real-world applications for efficient data access and mapping.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Distributed Tracing and Monitoring with OpenCensus

Explore distributed tracing and monitoring using OpenCensus, covering core concepts, implementation, and integration with various systems for enhanced cloud service observability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Reading Other Peoples Code

Explore techniques for efficiently reading and understanding large codebases, fostering curiosity and connection with fellow programmers through their work.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Build vs Buy - Software Systems at Jurassic Park

Explore software development decisions at Jurassic Park, analyzing build vs. buy strategies, their consequences, and lessons learned to make better choices in system architecture and implementation.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Build Nodejs APIs Using Serverless on Azure

Discover how to migrate an API to Azure Functions, using Visual Studio Code and Azure Functions extension to streamline development and join the ranks of serverless developers.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

DevOps for Data Science

Applying DevOps practices to Data Science for continuous value addition, covering documentation, data refresh, testing, monitoring, and security compliance in predictive model development.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Leadership Guide for the Reluctant Leader

Discover essential leadership skills and behaviors for workplace impact, debunking myths and gaining practical steps to accelerate your journey towards becoming a more effective leader.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Handy Tools for Designing Great Web APIs

Practical tools and techniques for efficient API design, including diagramming, documentation, testing, and mockups. Learn to create successful APIs quickly without extensive training.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Drones, AI & IOT - What's All the Buzz About?

Explore real-world applications of drones, AI, and IoT in industry and government. Learn core use cases, implementation strategies, and potential pitfalls to avoid when adopting these emerging technologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Dungeons, Dragons and Functions

Explore domain modeling in F# through the lens of Dungeons & Dragons rules, learning practical functional programming techniques for complex systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk