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.