Andrew Lock, an expert in ASP.NET Core and modern C# programming, dives into the fascinating world of minimal APIs, advocating their performance benefits. He discusses the complexities of validation in these APIs due to multiple frameworks. The conversation covers middleware in ASP.NET Core, the evolution from .NET 5 to .NET 8, and how new C# features can simplify development. Andrew also highlights the integration of AOT compilation and its impact on application speed, making it a must-listen for .NET developers seeking to enhance their skills.

Andrew Lock, an expert blogger and speaker in the programming community, dives into the transformative power of blogging for developers. He discusses how writing not only boosts technical skills but also promotes career advancement and community engagement. Andrew shares valuable insights on starting and maintaining a blog, generating content ideas, and using social media effectively. Listeners will gain practical tips for enhancing their online presence while learning why blogging is essential for personal and professional growth.

In this discussion, Andrew Lock, an ASP.NET Core developer with a PhD and a knack for demystifying tech topics, shares insights on migrating .NET applications to Kubernetes. He highlights the advantages of containerization over traditional deployments and explains the complexities of configuring Kubernetes with YAML files. Andrew also dives into the migration challenges from .NET Framework to .NET Core, touching on tech debt and development best practices. His anecdotes about personal growth in programming provide a relatable backdrop to the technical insights.

Andrew Lock, senior software engineer at Datadog, discusses containers in .NET 8 including the use of chiseled containers for improved security. He explores self-contained ASP.NET applications, changes in containers for .NET 8 like running as a non-root user, and the advantages of using containers for testing. The speakers also touch on the readiness of open telemetry and its adoption in the observability space.

Andrew Lock joins us to talk about testing. They discuss testing API/MVC controllers, messaging, databases, and more. The chapter explores challenges in testing controllers, messages, and systems, including the difficulties of testing long-running processes and the need to ensure appropriate handlers are present.