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The Productivity Paradox: Why Low-Code Might Not Be the Answer
Brad Jolicoeur - 09/07/2025
Low-code platforms promise incredible speed, but are they solving the right problem? Discover why the real bottleneck to developer productivity isn't coding, and how platform engineering is the key to unlocking true enterprise velocity.

.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.

.NET vs. Open Source: The Real Cost of Ownership for Your Startup
Brad Jolicoeur - 08/26/2025
Deciding on a tech stack? Learn why the choice between .NET and open-source languages like Python isn't about cost anymore. This guide explores TCO, developer salaries, and long-term maintenance for startups.

Don't Just Test for Quality, Build It In: A Modern Approach to Software Excellence
Brad Jolicoeur - 08/26/2025
Is your QA team a bottleneck? Learn why the traditional "inspection" model fails and how to build a culture of quality where engineers own their work, inspired by the principles of W. Edwards Deming.

.NET for Generative AI: No Python Required
Brad Jolicoeur - 08/24/2025
Ready to build AI-powered apps? Discover how .NET developers can create powerful generative AI solutions using C#, ML.NET, and Semantic Kernel. Learn to leverage existing skills to build enterprise-grade chatbots, content generators, and more - Python not required.

Convert HTML into JSON using Semantic Kernel and OpenAI
Brad Jolicoeur - 09/28/2024
Recently, I explored using Semantic Kernel and OpenAI for more accurate page scanning. By converting HTML to markdown and extracting metatags with XPath, I reduced input size and improved efficiency. OpenAI’s new JSON output feature further allowed me to receive structured data, making the process more reliable.
From Discord to Synergy: Utilizing the Evaporating Cloud for Conflict Resolution in Software Projects
Brad Jolicoeur - 06/08/2023
Goldratt provides 6 thinking processes as part of TOC and two of them are systematic approaches for resolving conflict. These thinking processes are Evaporating Cloud (Conflict Resolution Diagram) and Current Reality Tree (CRT). The evaporating cloud process is the simpler approach that can be used to solve most conflicts and is a frequently used tool in my toolbelt.
Achieving Faster Delivery: Harnessing the Theory of Constraints in Software Development
Brad Jolicoeur - 06/03/2023
The Theory of Constraints (TOC) is a management philosophy and methodology developed by Eliyahu M. Goldratt. It focuses on improving organizational performance by identifying and addressing constraints, which are bottlenecks or limiting factors that impede the system's ability to achieve its goals.

Adopting New Technology
Brad Jolicoeur - 02/25/2019
Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, author of The Goal and father of the Theory of Constrain identified Four questions necessary to realize the full benefits of adopting a new technology. These Four questions can be used to help your organization realize order of magnitude advantages when adopting new technologies like the Cloud.