
Jimmy Bogard
Creator and maintainer of AutoMapper and MediatR, two widely used OSS libraries in the .NET ecosystem. He is an independent software consultant and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional since 2009.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 58min
Automapper V14 with Jimmy Bogard
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.

Sep 25, 2023 • 40min
Jimmy Bogard: .NET 7 and Azure Modernization - Episode 264
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.

Jun 30, 2025 • 46min
Jimmy Bogard: MediatR & AutoMapper - Episode 356
Jimmy Bogard, the mastermind behind AutoMapper and MediatR, shares his journey in the .NET open-source realm. He discusses what fuels his passion for coding and the strategic move to commercialize his libraries while maintaining a dual licensing model. Dive into the world of software architecture as he explains how MediatR organizes code by use case and how AutoMapper simplifies object mapping. Jimmy also touches on the importance of intentional API design and balances his roles as a consultant and open-source maintainer.

Mar 13, 2025 • 55min
Automapper V14 with Jimmy Bogard
Jimmy Bogard, an independent software consultant and the mastermind behind AutoMapper and Mediator, shares insights on the evolution of AutoMapper over its remarkable seventeen-year journey. He discusses the challenges of maintaining a beloved open-source library and how it transformed from a personal tool into a community staple with hundreds of millions of downloads. Jimmy reflects on the importance of community engagement and feedback, while navigating the complexities of software design and the balance between innovation and stability.

Sep 7, 2023 • 56min
Mediatr with Jimmy Bogard
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.