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.

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, 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.