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.NET Rocks!

Carl Franklin
Azure
Software Development
Github
Metalama
Github Copilot
Cloud Computing
Aspect-Oriented Programming
Roslyn
Microsoft
Copilot
Postsharp
AI In Software Development
Entity Framework
Visual Studio
Generative AI
AI In Programming
Code Generation
Automation
Software Development Practices
Openai

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

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Latest Episodes

What's coming for Aspire in 2026? Carl and Richard talk to Maddy Montaquila about her work as the product manager for Aspire, the tool that helps you build cloud-native, distributed applications in any language and on any platform. Maddy talks about ... more

What's happening with MAUI today? Carl and Richard talk to Gerald Versluis about the latest version of MAUI - and what's coming next! Gerald talks about the release of .NET 10 and the new features that have come to MAUI, including improvements in qua... more

How do you distribute Windows apps? Carl and Richard chat with Shmueli Englard about the power of distributing apps through the Microsoft Store. You package your app as an MSIX and can deploy it to the Microsoft Store, and then send updates through i... more

What's happening with Uno now that .NET 10 is released? Carl and Richard talk to Jérôme Laban and Sam Basu about the latest developments in Uno, including their collaboration with Microsoft on MAUI, WASM, and more! The conversation also digs into the... more

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Recent Guests

Maddy Montaquila
Senior Product Manager at Microsoft and the Product Lead for Aspire
Microsoft
Episode: Aspire in 2026 with Maddy Montaquila
Gerald Versluis
Software engineer at Microsoft specializing in mobile and cross-platform development with .NET, MAUI and Xamarin.
Microsoft
Episode: MAUI in 2026 with Gerald Versluis
Shmueli Englard
Software developer with a background in .NET development and experience with cross-platform development.
Microsoft
Episode: App Distribution on Windows with Shmueli Englard
Sam Basu
Technologist, author, speaker, Microsoft MVP, and developer advocate for the Uno Platform.
Uno Platform
Episode: Uno and .NET 10 with Sam Basu and Jerome Laban
Jérôme Laban
CTO of the Uno Platform, involved in .NET and C# development since 1998.
Uno Platform
Episode: Uno and .NET 10 with Sam Basu and Jerome Laban
Jeff Fritz
Principal Program Manager in Microsoft's Developer Division
Microsoft
Episode: The Role of AI in Software Development
Bill Wolff
Leader of the philly.net community, with extensive experience in user groups
philly.net
Episode: The Role of AI in Software Development
Gary Ewan Park
A developer with experience in ASP.NET and Microsoft technologies, and a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies.
Chocolatey Software Incorporated
Episode: Package Management in 2026 with Gary Ewan Park
Calum Simpson
Solution Architect with 14 years of software development experience and recently promoted VP of AI at SSW, an enterprise consultancy based in Australia.
SSW
Episode: Building an AI App with Calum Simpson

Hosts

Carl Franklin
Co-host of the show and a veteran in the tech industry with extensive knowledge in software development and Microsoft technologies.
Richard Campbell
Co-host of the show and a recognized expert in the field of technology with a focus on .NET development and productivity tools.

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Talking Points

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MAUI in 2026 with Gerald Versluis
Q: What do you want to see Apple enable for MAUI developers?
Gerald expresses a wish for Apple to simplify its app release requirements and processes, which are currently viewed as overly complex and problematic for developers.
MAUI in 2026 with Gerald Versluis
Q: What is new in the world of MAUI?
Gerald mentions that MAUI has introduced significant performance improvements, new features made possible by the transition to .NET 10, and a focus on quality and bug fixing, along with allowing for more innovation now that foundational issues have been addressed.
Package Management in 2026 with Gary Ewan Park
Q: What is the wackiest tech support ticket you ever saw for Chocolatey?
Gary recounts a ticket involving a bug with the SMA assembly on Windows Server 2012, which he resolved by debugging the assembly and resetting an array, showcasing his commitment to supporting even older operating systems.
Valuable Testing with Egil Hansen
Q: Did they actually have the ad sign back when the first e-mail was sent out?
Yes, the ad symbol was included in the original e-mail structure, so it did exist back then.
Digging Deeper into .NET Aspire with Chris Klug
Q: Do you see a relationship between Dapr and Aspire?
They are different but can work well together.

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This series focuses on key topics and trends relevant to software developers working with Microsoft .NET technologies. Episodes often feature discussions on automation in software deployment, the evolution of developer tools, and the integration of AI in programming practices. Noteworthy discussions frequently delve into sustainability in software development, the impact of cloud computing, and emerging frameworks like Blazor and .NET Aspire. The inclusion of industry experts as guests provides listeners with practical insights and anecdotal experiences that inform their development practices. The engaging style encourages both technical discussions and relatable stories, making it appealing to a broad spectrum of developers.

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1. Maddy Montaquila
2. Gerald Versluis
3. Shmueli Englard
4. Sam Basu
5. Jérôme Laban
6. Jeff Fritz
7. Bill Wolff
8. Gary Ewan Park

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