Nov 15Introducing “Laughing at Null: A Humorous Guide To Software Life”Hey there, tech enthusiasts and software wizards! I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new book, “Laughing at Null: A Humorous Guide To Software Life” 🎉 Laughing at Null: A Humorous Guide to Software Life Amazon.com: Laughing at Null: A Humorous Guide to Software Life: 9798859649068: Mahdhi, Mabrouka.co As a software engineer with over a decade of experience in the field, I’ve encountered my fair share of coding conundrums, quirky algorithms…Books2 min readBooks2 min read
Nov 3Hmmm Task or ValueTask?As a software engineer working in the world of C#, I often find myself faced with the decision of whether to use Task or ValueTask when designing asynchronous code. Both of these types are essential in modern C# development, but choosing the right one for your specific scenario can be…Programming9 min readProgramming9 min read
Oct 28How can we ensure our all the tests cases are covered if we use random values?31Lahiru GambheeraGreat question!Great question! Relying solely on random values can sometimes miss specific important cases that need to be tested. Let's take a look at an example in C#: public int SpecialAdd(int a, int b) { if (a == 42 || b == 42) { return 42; } return a + b…1 min read1 min read
Oct 27Write Your Unit Tests Better!Unit testing is a crucial aspect of software development, as it helps to ensure that each part of your code works as expected. However, some common pitfalls can hinder the effectiveness of your tests. …Programming3 min readProgramming3 min read
Oct 18Write Code for Humans, Not for Machines!Once upon a time, in the land of ones and zeroes, lived code — the invisible threads that power our apps, websites, and software. But there’s a secret about code. It’s not just for computers. It’s for us, humans, too. The Forgotten Readers When you type away, creating lines of code, who’s the…Programming3 min readProgramming3 min read
Oct 17Common Mistakes C# Developers Make with Generic TypesLet’s talk about a topic that I often see tripping up many developers, especially those relatively new to the C# world: generic types. If you’ve used C# for any length of time, you’ve probably used them or at least seen them. …Programming3 min readProgramming3 min read
Oct 11Let’s make C# code complexer !Guten Tag, C# people! Ever felt that your code was too einfach (simple)? Fret not! Let’s embark on a journey to make your code a tad bit more kompliziert (complicated) than it needs to be. Why? Well, because we can. Abstract, Abstract, and… Abstract some more! Remember those basic integer operations? …Programming2 min readProgramming2 min read
Oct 8What Are We Doing Wrong with Logging in C#?Logging is a bit like the unsung hero of software development. When done right, it silently provides us with a window into the operations of our software, helping us catch issues, debug errors, and understand user behaviors. But what happens when logging isn’t done quite right? …Programming13 min readProgramming13 min read
Sep 30Member-onlyC#Where bugs are mythical creatures and code dances the cha-cha!Programming1 min readProgramming1 min read
Sep 26Member-onlyAm I a Junior or Senior Software Engineer?Navigating the landscape of software engineering titles can feel like traversing through a labyrinth. The vast array of titles may leave one pondering, “Senior Software Engineer, Junior? What am I?” In the technological domain, job titles frequently blur the lines between seniority and experience, often leaving individuals in a conundrum…Coding3 min readCoding3 min read
