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Mark Seemann: Code That Fits In Your Head - Episode 189

Azure DevOps Podcast

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Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Mark Seemann is a Danish software developer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. His professional interests include functional programming, object-oriented development, as well as software development in general. Apart from writing two books, he has also written numerous articles and blog posts about related topics. Despite being a mostly .NET developer, Mark takes most of his inspiration from sources across a wide range of technologies, including Haskell and lots of pattern books. Originally poised to become a rock star or (failing that) graphic novelist (in the European tradition) he one day found himself with insufficient talent for either, a master's degree in Economics, and a desire for working with computers. He has been doing the latter intermittently since 1995. Mark is the author of two books so far: Author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dependency-Injection-NET-Mark-Seemann/dp/1935182501"> Dependency Injection .NET</a> as well as <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Code-That-Fits-Your-Head/dp/0137464401/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KR148IF4FOWT&keywords=code+that+fits+in+your+head&qid=1649863032&s=books&sprefix=Code+That+Fi%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1"> Code That Fits In Your Head</a>. Topics of Discussion: [4:55] Mark talks about the thought process behind writing Code That Fits In Your Head. [10:10] Why doesn’t Mark like software projects? [13:06] Yes, we want to create value for the businesses when we write code, but we also have to have a longer view on things as well. [17:11] Mark shares three of the most things for getting started with a new application. [19:46] Mark walks us through the process of automating a build. [22:42] Most compiler warnings indicate that you have problems with your code. [28:29] What are some of Mark’s resources and pieces of advice for younger programmers? [35:31] In Denmark and Scandinavian cultures, you often feel like the CEO is within close reach and someone that you could easily have lunch with. Mark talks about overcoming resistance in long-time developers when learning something new that may cause some anxiety or insecurity. Mentioned in this Episode: <a href="http://architecttips.clearmeasure.com/"> Architect Tips</a> — New video podcast! <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-ca/services/devops/?&OCID=AID736756_SEM_7eul5uID"> Azure DevOps</a> <a href="https://www.clear-measure.com/">Clear Measure</a> (Sponsor) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NET-DevOps-Azure-Developers-Architecture/dp/1484253426"> .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo</a> — Available on Amazon! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ROXy08zc-qTA0-3GAQDLw"> Jeffrey Palermo’s YouTube</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffreypalermo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"> Jeffrey Palermo’s Twitter</a> — Follow to stay informed about future events! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Code-That-Fits-Your-Head/dp/0137464401/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KR148IF4FOWT&keywords=code+that+fits+in+your+head&qid=1649863032&s=books&sprefix=Code+That+Fi%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1"> Code That Fits In Your Head</a> Want to Learn More? Visit <a href="http://azuredevopspodcast.clear-measure.com/">AzureDevOps.Show</a> for show notes and additional episodes. Quotes: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">“We’re the odd types that find it fun to type characters that sometimes test the reaches of the keyboard, and just tell the computer what to do.” — Jeffrey [4:20]</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">“Treat all warnings as errors.” — Mark [18:40]</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">“Nowadays, it’s not so much from the management that the resistance exists, but actually from other people.” — Mark [37:40]</li> </ul> Mark: <a href="https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/mark-seemann">Pluralsight.com/authors/mark-seemann</a>