333. Why Boring Technology Wins

Entity Framework and other ORMs write the SQL for us. But are they necessary now that AI can do that work? Is the overhead of EF on every query worth the limited benefits we now get at design time? Do ORMs still make sense in light of AI-driven development? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

Why don't companies use the latest frameworks and systems? Why is .NET Framework still used in companies? Why don't companies follow industry best practices in their apps? Why can't I use the latest tech at my software development job? Why are companies using such boring tech? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

What do I do if I am burned out? How do I get through burnout? How do I get to the other side? How do I endure my job and my situation while experiencing burnout? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

.NET 8 is the LTS version of .NET, but it expires next month. Why? Why does .NET 9 expire at the same time as .NET 8? How does LTS work with .NET and why is it so short? Do these versions stop working next month? Why don't they support the LTS version of .NET for longer? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

What do I do if my friend wants me to build an app? How do I evaluate if an app is a good idea? Who should own an app if one person has the idea and the other builds it? How do I say no to an app idea? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

Does having unrelated skills in a particular industry help in software development? If I switch careers, does my previous experience even count? Is my experience valuable to employers? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

With AI checking my work, do we need a QA department? Is quality assurance still a relevant job? Should people looking to get into software development consider a QA job? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

How do I know when to use a third-party tool or library? When seemingly everyone can vibe-code a flashy tool, how do I not get burned? Can I rely on some of these tools or do they threaten my production app? What if the tool has a vulnerability or goes away? How do I evaluate my dependencies? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

Where do I put my secrets in my application? Should I encrypt my connection strings? Are user secrets actually secure when they are in plain text? How do I protect my passwords and API keys from developers and users? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

How do I know what to log in my application? What information is important to capture in logs? How do I avoid security implications in logging? Should I log to the console in a web app? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.DevForge.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/