NDC Conferences Courses

Performance in the .NET Runtime

Explore the inner workings of the .NET Core CLR and discover low-level optimizations that enhance code performance, including Value Types, Tiered Compilation, and Stubs.

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

Dungeons, Dragons, and Graph Databases

Explore graph databases through a D&D-inspired example, comparing relational and graph approaches for modeling dungeons, and learn to optimize data queries for adventurers.

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

Awesome Azure Authentication Adventures

Comprehensive guide to Azure Active Directory authentication, covering user and service security, credential management, and database access for seamless and secure Azure deployments.

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

Software Developers Are Roller Coaster Addicts?

Lighthearted talk comparing roller coaster engineering evolution with software design patterns. Explores the history of roller coasters from a developer's perspective, drawing amusing parallels between the two fields.

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

Securing Your .NET Application Software Supply-Chain

Hands-on guide to securing .NET application supply chains, covering source code access, third-party libraries, build servers, and implementing SLSA guidance and SBOM concepts to mitigate security risks.

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

Design for Developers

Learn essential UI design principles and techniques to transform interfaces from ugly to beautiful, even without formal design training.

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

Domain-Driven Refactoring

Explore techniques to transform existing code into a more cohesive, domain-driven design. Learn to identify code smells, apply design patterns, and safely refactor towards an improved model.

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

Fractal Architecture

Explore fractal architecture to write more readable and maintainable code. Learn about encapsulation, aggressive thresholds, and referential transparency to improve software development productivity.

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

End the "Works on My Machine!" Nightmare With CS Code and Dev Containers

Discover how Dev Containers in Visual Studio Code can solve the 'works on my machine' problem, streamlining development environments and enhancing code sharing across different systems.

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

Failure is Always an Option

Explore strategies for building reliable systems, considering software, hardware, networks, and people. Learn from historical examples and design patterns to enhance system resilience.

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

Building a Microservice Architecture with ASP.NET Core

Explore a practical ASP.NET Core 6 microservice architecture, covering key building blocks and implementation strategies for transitioning from traditional MVC applications.

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

Move Your Dev Environment to the Cloud with GitHub Codespaces

Explore cloud-based development with GitHub Codespaces, enabling remote work and quick project setup without local installations while maintaining full IDE functionality.

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

What's New in C# - Exciting New Features in C# 8.0, 9.0 and 10

Explore exciting new features in C# 8, 9, and 10, including nullable reference types, pattern matching, record types, and top-level programs, to enhance code quality and developer productivity.

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

PM on the NuGet Team at Microsoft

Hands-on session exploring productivity tips and new features of NuGet package manager, with insights from Microsoft's NuGet team and opportunity for Q&A.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

.NET on Tiny IOT Meadow Boards

Explore .NET development on small IoT Meadow boards, from basic LED blinking to complex sensor systems reporting to Azure. Learn how to apply existing .NET skills to IoT platforms.

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