Insights on software development, .NET, Azure, architecture, and technology from a Microsoft Software Engineerhttps://devdad.net/en-ushttps://devdad.net/blog/github-copilot-agent-mode-skills-mcp-developer-stack/https://devdad.net/blog/github-copilot-agent-mode-skills-mcp-developer-stack/How GitHub Copilot agent mode, Agent Skills, and MCP are changing AI-assisted development from autocomplete into real task execution—and how your team can adopt it.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://devdad.net/blog/international-draughts-ios-android-launch/https://devdad.net/blog/international-draughts-ios-android-launch/International Draughts is now live as a richer cross-platform product with FMJD gameplay, AI, learning flows, online play surfaces, and launch-ready support pages.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://devdad.net/blog/cognichain-llm-orchestration-for-dotnet/https://devdad.net/blog/cognichain-llm-orchestration-for-dotnet/Announcing CogniChain—an open-source .NET 10 library for building LLM-powered applications with prompt management, conversation memory, workflow orchestration, and resilience patterns.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://devdad.net/blog/bringing-teams-into-the-ai-change/https://devdad.net/blog/bringing-teams-into-the-ai-change/AI changes more than tools—it changes how we work. A reflection on helping teams adopt Copilot through spec-driven development and human-centered change.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://devdad.net/blog/why-im-shifting-from-visual-studio-to-vscode-for-ai-development/https://devdad.net/blog/why-im-shifting-from-visual-studio-to-vscode-for-ai-development/A practical look at why I'm increasingly reaching for VS Code over Visual Studio Enterprise—and how GitHub Copilot is driving this shift in my daily workflow.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://devdad.net/blog/balancing-technology-and-childrens-health/https://devdad.net/blog/balancing-technology-and-childrens-health/Reflections on the intersection of technology, parenting, and children's wellbeing—from a software engineer who is also a father of four.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://devdad.net/blog/build-time-code-analyzers-cleaner-csharp-with-less-stress/https://devdad.net/blog/build-time-code-analyzers-cleaner-csharp-with-less-stress/Personal reflection on enabling Microsoft analyzers and SonarQube during .NET build time to catch code smells early, lower technical debt, and ship with more confidence.Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://devdad.net/blog/modernizing-eucaris-migrating-legacy-system-to-dotnet-8/https://devdad.net/blog/modernizing-eucaris-migrating-legacy-system-to-dotnet-8/A deep dive into our journey of modernizing EUCARIS, the European platform for cross-border vehicle data exchange. Learn about the challenges and solutions in migrating from legacy .NET Framework to .NET 8, implementing Blazor, and establishing comprehensive testing practices.Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://devdad.net/blog/test-driven-development-in-practice-tools-and-techniques/https://devdad.net/blog/test-driven-development-in-practice-tools-and-techniques/Implementing TDD effectively requires the right tools and mindset. I share my experience with xUnit, Moq, AutoFixture, Shouldly, Reqnroll, and Playwright for building reliable, maintainable software with confidence.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://devdad.net/blog/building-educational-web-games-for-kids/https://devdad.net/blog/building-educational-web-games-for-kids/Creating engaging educational games like Worldio, Football Math Game, and Math Gymnastics for my children taught me valuable lessons about user experience, motivation, and making learning fun. Here's what I learned from building games that kids actually want to play.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT