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Fast Code, Stuck Value

Brad Jolicoeur - 05/26/2026
PR velocity is up. Code is faster. So why aren't features shipping faster? Feature Dollar Days is the metric that shows where value is actually getting stuck.
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Coding Was Never the Bottleneck

Brad Jolicoeur - 05/25/2026
AI coding agents are fast—so why hasn't delivery velocity improved? Coding was never the bottleneck. Requirements, planning, and testing are. Here's the fix.
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Your AI Coding Agents Aren't Slow. Your Process Is.

Brad Jolicoeur - 05/24/2026
AI coding agents won't boost velocity without redesigned processes. Like MRP systems, the technology isn't the constraint—your decision cadence is.
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Leveling Up Local Dev with .NET Aspire & AI

Brad Jolicoeur - 03/22/2026
Level up your local .NET development in VS Code. Learn how to ditch docker-compose for .NET Aspire and unlock AI debugging with MCP and GitHub Copilot.
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Modernizing Legacy Applications with AI: A Specification-First Approach

Brad Jolicoeur - 01/03/2026
Learn a structured, AI-driven methodology for modernizing legacy VB.NET applications to .NET 8 Blazor using VS Code and GitHub Copilot.
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Transform Your Documentation Workflow with AI: A Hands-On GitHub Copilot Workshop

Brad Jolicoeur - 01/01/2026
Learn how GitHub Copilot instruction files transform documentation workflows with hands-on exercises for ADRs, performance reviews, and job postings.
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Exploring Squirrel: A Fluent Data Analysis Library for .NET

Brad Jolicoeur - 11/27/2025
Discover Squirrel, a fluent data analysis library for .NET that offers a Pandas-like experience. Explore its features, advantages, and practical examples in this comprehensive article.
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From C# Developer to ML Expert: Building a Price Prediction System with ML.NET

Brad Jolicoeur - 10/13/2025
Discover how C# developers can build a complete home price prediction system using ML.NET. Learn data generation, model training, and production deployment with familiar C# patterns.
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Master AI in Software Engineering: Vibe vs. Spec Coding

Brad Jolicoeur - 09/24/2025
Transform from a coder into an AI architect. This guide demystifies generative AI, teaching you when to use conversational "Vibe Coding" versus structured "Spec Coding." Master prompt engineering to write better, more secure code and avoid common AI pitfalls.
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.NET Framework to.NET 8 Migration: Why AI Makes the Upgrade a Strategic Imperative in 2025

Brad Jolicoeur - 09/06/2025
Is migrating from.NET Framework to .NET 8+ worth it? Explore the huge performance gains, security benefits, and cross-platform capabilities. Discover how new AI tools and features make the upgrade more compelling and easier than ever.
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