The Women in Tech Show: A Technical Podcast
Microsoft Build: Software Development and .NET (Kathleen Dollard)
Jul 11, 2023
Guest Kathleen Dollard, experienced software developer in .NET, discusses the evolution of systems and improvements in software development processes. They also talk about programming languages in .NET, from C# to F# and Visual Basic, and highlight the resources available for learning dotnet and the Microsoft MVP program. Kathleen also shares advice for recent grads to pursue their passion while considering the cost, and emphasizes the value of learning from others.
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Quick takeaways
- The shift from Visual Basic 6 to .NET provided significant improvements in productivity and enabled the development of code analyzers.
- The addition of F-sharp as a programming language in .NET revolutionized the framework, offering functional programming capabilities and domain-specific language creation.
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Evolution of Systems and Software Development Process
Kathleen Dallard, a principal program manager at Microsoft, discusses how systems and software development have evolved over the years. She highlights the improvements in the process of developing software and the evolution of different programming languages such as C-sharp, F-sharp, and Visual Basic. Dallard emphasizes the importance of understanding the changes and advancements in the field to effectively adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
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