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AI Can Write the PR. Seniors Still Own the Spec.
AI can draft the PR, but seniors still own the specification, characterization tests, review gates, and incident outcomes.
AI Refactored My .NET API. It Broke the Business Rules
I let AI refactor a messy legacy Orders API for production readiness. The code looked cleaner, but hidden business rules broke - here are the failures, fixes, and regression checklist.
Setup OpenCode in VS Code with Free AI Models - No Credit Card! (2026)
Set up OpenCode in VS Code with free AI models in under 10 minutes - no credit card needed. Step-by-step guide with OpenCode Zen, Beta extension, and real C# examples.
Run AI Locally in VS Code (FREE Copilot Alternative) | Ollama + DeepSeek Setup
Learn how to run AI locally in VS Code for free using Ollama and DeepSeek. Build a Copilot-like coding assistant with no API, no cost, and full offline support.
What’s New in .NET 10 – Features, Performance & Beginner Guide
Learn what’s new in .NET 10 with this beginner-friendly guide covering C# 14, ASP.NET Core 10, performance improvements, EF Core 10, Blazor, and security.
Common Issues When Upgrading to .NET 9 - A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to upgrading .NET 9. Fix BinaryFormatter removal, EF Core changes, ASP.NET tweaks, trimming issues, and see real benchmarks.
Model Context Protocol (MCP): AI & Git Ecosystem Integration
Discover how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) connects AI agents with Git, VS Code, and real-world tools—boosting efficiency, scalability, and security.
What’s New in .NET 9: Top Features, Improvements & Developer Updates
Explore all the new features in .NET 9—NativeAOT, Blazor United, AI tools, Minimal APIs, and more. A must-read update for modern .NET developers.