Adventures in .NET Innovating with .NET Core and Blazor Across Platforms with Jeff Fritz - NET 214
Jan 24, 2025
Joining the discussion is Jeff Fritz, Community Manager at Microsoft, known for his role in promoting .NET and Visual Studio. He shares his journey from finance to tech, emphasizing his passion for ASP.NET MVC and live coding. The conversation highlights Blazor's innovative capabilities for modern development, including case studies on data visualization and its role in mobile applications. Jeff also discusses the growing Live Coder community and the accessibility improvements in .NET, reflecting on the significance of device compatibility in today’s development landscape.
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Jeff Fritz's Career Journey
- Jeff Fritz started his career interested in ASP.NET MVC and speaking at local user groups to teach others.
- His journey led him from Telerik to Microsoft as a community manager promoting .NET and Visual Studio.
Live Coding's Interactive Power
- Live coding platforms like Twitch create interactive, social learning experiences for developers.
- These sessions foster a pair programming feel and reduce the coldness of typical Q&A forums.
Try Minimal Cross-Platform Development
- Use minimal setups like just the .NET SDK and command line tools to demonstrate cross-platform development.
- Experiment with development on low-powered devices like Chromebooks to prove .NET Core's versatility.