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dotnet How to set up and configure error logging in .NET with log4net

This is a simple and straight forward tutorial on how to set up and configure error logging with log4net in your .NET application.

dev The best podcasts about programming

For the last few years I have been listening to some great podcasts and I wanted to share them with you:

dev My favourite Visual Studio keyboard shortcuts

I'm not one for using my mouse if I can help it. I like to use keyboard shortcuts where possible. In this post I share with you my favourite Visual Studio keyboard shortcuts.

dotnet Searching for prime numbers

Searching for prime numbers can be fun. This post shows you how I did it.

dotnet How to create a custom Slack integration using webhooks

This post gives you the code and simple instructions on how to create your own custom integration for slack, written in .NET C#

dev·dotnet Why you should not write comments in your code.

Over the years, I have heard both sides of the argument about whether you should or shouldn't write comments in your code. In this post, I make my argument as to why I think you should avoid writing comments in your code.

dev 10 tips for being outstanding in an interview

Here are my 10 tips for being outstanding in an interview.

dev How to add any search engine or site search to google Chrome

If you have a favourite site that you like to search on, or want to use a different search engine this tool will help you set up quick searching on them using Google Chrome.

dev What makes a good recruitment agent?

Over the years, I have had many interactions with recruitment agents. In fact, I got my last 2 programming jobs thanks to the help of recruitment agents. This post shares with you what I have learned about recruiters, what to look out for and how you can get the best from them.

dev Valuable lessons learned about delivering software

When you look back at a project and you think about what you could have done differently, you should write these down and look at them before you start the next project so you don't do the same again. In this post I share some of the lessons I've learned in my career when delivering software.

dev I don't have bad days... I choose not to.

This is one of the most important things I've learned in my whole career. It really does have the power to change your life.

dev The sound of people typing drives me crazy.

The sound of people typing drives me crazy.