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.NET Rocks! is an Internet Audio Talk Show for Microsoft .NET Developers.

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Latest Episodes

Avalonia continues to evolve! Carl and Richard talk to Avalonia CEO Mike James & Matt Lacey about the latest version of Avalonia, the open source UI framework for building cross-platform applications with .NET. Mike's conversation with the Google Flu... more

Your first app interface should be a CLI! Carl and Richard talk to Kathleen Dollard about her experiences creating the .NET CLI - and how CLIs are only getting more important in the era of AI. Kathleen talks about working within the POSIX CLI standar... more

Artificial Intelligence is changing how software development happens - how is your team coping? Carl and Richard talk to Andrew Murphy about his work leading teams struggling with AI tools. Andrew talks about Nolan Lawson's blog post We Mourn Our Cra... more

It's always been challenging to make reliable software - is AI making it worse or better? Carl and Richard talk to Damien Brady about his experiences building software with AI tools and trying to bring that software up to an acceptable standard. Dami... more

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Recent Guests

Mike James
CEO of Avalonia UI
Avalonia UI
Episode: Avalonia 12 with Mike James & Matt Lacey
Matt Lacey
Software developer at Avalonia
Avalonia
Episode: Avalonia 12 with Mike James & Matt Lacey
Kathleen Dollard
.NET connoisseur, long-time teacher and consultant, former Microsoft employee
Microsoft (former) / .NET community
Episode: CLI First with Kathleen Dollard
Andrew Murphy
Technology leader and educator focused on helping other tech leaders avoid pitfalls.
Episode: Leading Teams in the Time of AI with Andrew Murphy
Damien Brady
Developer, speaker, and author specializing in DevOps, ML Ops, developer process, and software architecture.
GitHub
Episode: Making Reliable Software in 2026 with Damien Brady
Ben Dechrai
Co-founder of Ven Labs, software engineer, Microsoft MVP
Ven Labs
Episode: The Role of AI in Secure Software with Ben Dechrai
Jason Bock
Staff Software Engineer at Rocket Mortgage and a Microsoft MVP for C#
Rocket Mortgage
Episode: .NET Source Generators with Jason Bock
Maddy Montaquila
Senior Product Manager at Microsoft and Product Lead for Aspire.
Microsoft
Episode: Aspire in 2026 with Maddy Montaquila
Gerald Versluis
Software engineer at Microsoft, specializing in .NET, MAUI, and cross-platform development.
Microsoft
Episode: MAUI in 2026 with Gerald Versluis

Hosts

Carl Franklin
Co-host of .NET Rocks!
Richard Campbell
Co-host of .NET Rocks!

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 543 ratings
  • Racist joke?

    I liked this podcast after listening to about ten episodes because they have good discussions with limited shilling. HOWEVER in the March 27 2025 episode at the beginning they joke about how repealing the incredibly racist Chinese exclusion act maybe was a bad thing I’m out. Either this hosts brought this up to make a racist joke, or they were ignorant about what was in the bill and shouldn’t have brought it up on what is explicitly a tech podcast anyway. A truly baffling way to be racist.

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    totalwhine
    United States8 months ago
  • Not rocks anymore

    Again. Try putin next time if background check means nothing to u

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    ostapdima
    Ukraine2 years ago
  • Tuned in after searching for grpc

    After skipping forward 7 minutes without hearing the title topic mentioned I give up.

    I did however hear jokes glorifying alcoholism, multiple off topic ads, mentions of the hosts’ other content and the podcast url where presumably I can find even more signalless noise. Maybe the audience for this is friends and family of the hosts.

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    eahiv
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for .NET Devs!

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    DmitryMoiseenko
    3 years ago
  • A must listen…

    The quality of the content, the eloquent teaching method, and the humility the hosts portray themselves with, in spite of the wealth of experience they actually have, are few of the great things which make this pod cast one of the best sources to stay up to day with advances in .Net and Azure technology… and much more.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Daviur
    United States4 years ago

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There are occasional criticisms regarding off-topic discussions or humor not aligned with the main content.
Listeners praise the informative and engaging discussions on software development and .NET technologies.
Feedback includes a desire for more structured episodes and relevant guest topics.
The show is often considered one of the best resources for software developers looking to stay current with industry trends.

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#166
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#216
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Avalonia 12 with Mike James & Matt Lacey
Q: How does Avalonia plan to sustain itself financially without external VC funding?
Avalonia relies on a mix of cross‑platform tooling (XPF), enterprise sponsorships (e.g., Devolutions), and a productized Accelerate suite that generates revenue while keeping the core project free for users.
Avalonia 12 with Mike James & Matt Lacey
Q: What is the current focus for Avalonia in the near term?
The team emphasizes continuing to strengthen cross‑platform UI with a strong desktop emphasis, while experimenting with new backends like Impeller and planning for V12 and V13 to gradually move features into stable releases.
The Role of AI in Secure Software with Ben Dechrai
Q: How is the role of AI changing in the software development lifecycle?
AI is being seen as more like an engineering assistant, capable of handling specifications and improving coding practices in real-time while posing unique security challenges.
The Role of AI in Secure Software with Ben Dechrai
Q: How have developers' attitudes towards security changed over time?
Developers want to do good work but are often pressured to prioritize speed over security; thus, security protocols can be overlooked if they are not well integrated into the development process.
The Role of AI in Secure Software with Ben Dechrai
Q: What is the challenge of using AI development tools in organizations?
Organizations are concerned about where the code goes, data sovereignty issues, and the implications of using AI for coding.

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Content primarily focuses on software development, particularly in the .NET ecosystem. It engages listeners with discussions around the implications of artificial intelligence in programming, the evolution of tools and frameworks like .NET MAUI and C#, and insights from industry experts. Unique elements include historical perspectives on significant technological events, making technical discussions relatable through personal anecdotes, and addressing contemporary challenges faced by developers. Episodes highlight the importance of community engagement, innovation in coding practices, and feature a mix of technical interviews and educational content that supports the professional growth of software developers.

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