In this conversation with Jimmy Bogard, an independent software consultant and creator of Automapper, listeners dive into the fascinating 17-year journey of this popular open-source library. Jimmy shares the origins of Automapper and its transition from an internal tool to a community staple with hundreds of millions of downloads. The discussion highlights the challenges of maintaining open-source projects, balancing monetization, and the significance of community support in software development. Plus, they touch on the evolving tech landscape and the importance of adaptive coding practices.

Jimmy Bogard, creator of AutoMapper and MediatR, discusses modernizing old software systems step by step, database migration to Azure using SQL Data Sync and Hangfire, and the role of system web adapters. He also shares success stories with YARP, observability architectures, and lessons learned while modernizing .NET applications with Azure DevOps.

Jimmy Bogard, creator of MediatR, talks about how the mediator pattern emerged from his work with customer applications, breaking down blocks of code into manageable chunks. He discusses the challenges and reflections of software evolution, open source projects, and the boundaries of appropriate use.