Isaac Levin
Developer Advocate
Woodinville, Washington, United States
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Isaac Levin is a Developer Advocate as well as a Microsoft MVP. He has over 10 years of experience working as a developer for the web, mostly in the Microsoft Ecosystem. Outside of work, he hosts a podcast called Coffee and Open Source where he interviews folks from across the tech industry as well as builds open-source projects like PresenceLight and GitHub Stat Tracker. He lives outside of Seattle Washington and likes to wind down from work with his wife Ariana and his 2 children Isaac and Avery.
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.NET Aspire in Action: Cloud-Native Apps Without the Complexity
.NET Aspire is Microsoft's opinionated stack for building cloud-native apps, but it's more than just a buzzword. Aspire simplifies the local development of distributed systems, helps wire up cloud services, and streamlines deployment from dev box to production.
In this session, you'll get a practical tour of what makes Aspire special and how to use it to build scalable, multi-service applications with less ceremony. We'll cover:
Application composition: Learn how Aspire simplifies local orchestration and service dependencies.
Extensibility with components: Add observability, caching, databases, and more with plug-and-play resources.
End-to-end developer workflow: From project templates to Azure deployment, see how Aspire boosts productivity with integrated tooling.
Whether you're modernizing an existing system or building greenfield, this session will help you understand how .NET Aspire is shaping the future of cloud-native development and how you can be part of it from day one.
How can AI help us be better .NET developers?
Let’s be honest, AI is everywhere right now, but what does it actually do for us .NET developers?
In this session, we’ll skip the hype and dig into how AI tools can genuinely help you write better code, faster. Whether you’re deep into enterprise APIs or just sick of typing the same boilerplate for the hundredth time, AI might just be your new favorite teammate.
We’ll cover things like:
Can AI really write good C#, or just make a mess you clean up later?
How AI tools can help with debugging and tracking down weird bugs.
Using AI to speed up pull requests, docs, and even naming stuff (finally).
Ways to personalize your dev setup and workflows with AI copilots.
If you’ve been curious about what AI means for your day-to-day as a .NET dev, this talk will give you a no-fluff look at what works, what doesn’t, and how to start putting it to use right now.
Application Insights: The Tool You Never Knew You Needed
Observability is all the rage in the tech landscape. More and more it is becoming essential to have a solid framework that provides context of what your applications are doing at particular times.
Applications Insights is the application observability tool built into Azure Monitor, bringing quick instrumentation, ML capabilities raising awareness to certain events, and a seamless experience for getting to the answer faster when things start to go sideways.
In this session, we will demonstrate the following things:
- An introduction to App Insights, including how to instrument your application (with or without code), what to do with the data, and how to get to answers quicker.
- Delve deeper into some more advanced use cases, such as reporting, real-time monitoring, and profiling
- See how Application Insights can be the "there is an error in production" copilot and help support the triage of production issues.
- Look to the future of Observability in Azure with App Insights integration with Open Telemetry
By the end of this session, attendees will have a better understanding on how to best get the most out of Application Insights, which will be a valuable tool in their developer toolbelt.
The Art of Falling Face Up: Building Resilience and Embracing Change
Change is a constant in our lives, and it can be both exhilarating and unsettling. Whether we are facing changes in our personal or professional lives, how we react to them can determine our success and happiness. In this talk, we'll explore the concept of resilience and how it can help us embrace change and thrive in the face of adversity.
We'll examine the traits and skills that enable us to develop resilience, including emotional intelligence, flexibility, and problem-solving. We'll also discuss the importance of embracing change and the opportunities it can present, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
Throughout the talk, we'll share stories of individuals who have overcome adversity and embraced change, highlighting the common themes and strategies that have enabled them to persevere and succeed.
By the end of this talk, you'll come away with a deeper understanding of how to build resilience and embrace change in your own life. You'll learn practical strategies for building emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills, and how to leverage change as an opportunity for growth and personal development. Whether you're facing a significant life transition or simply looking to build your resilience, this talk will inspire and equip you to "fall face up" and thrive in the face of change.
Updating Old .NET Framework Apps: Tips + Tricks to Help Make You More Prepared
Are you burdened with maintaining old applications while yearning for a world where you can seamlessly incorporate the latest .NET innovations into your codebase? Join us in this enlightening session as we engage in an honest conversation about the essential considerations and best practices for successful migration. Together, we will explore the evolution of .NET, gaining valuable insights into its latest advancements and how we arrived at this point.
In this session, we will address the common pitfalls and challenges associated with migrating from .NET Framework to the latest versions of .NET. Prepare to delve into the intricate details and uncover the "gotchas" that every developer should be aware of during the migration process.
Additionally, we will explore powerful tools such as the .NET Upgrade Assistant, which will guide us through the journey of upgrading legacy applications to the latest and greatest versions of .NET. Learn how to harness the capabilities of these tools to streamline the migration process and unlock the full potential of the latest .NET and C# features.
By the end of this session, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to take advantage of the cutting-edge features offered by the latest .NET versions. Embrace a world where collaboration is enhanced, developer productivity soars, and your applications leverage the power of the latest .NET innovations.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on a migration journey that opens doors to new possibilities. Join us and be empowered to transform your legacy applications into modern, feature-rich solutions that thrive in the ever-evolving .NET ecosystem.
Building .NET Web Applications Through the Ages
Over two decades, .NET has transformed how developers build web applications, evolving from Web Forms to modern frameworks like Blazor. This session provides a concise overview of key milestones, architectural shifts, and innovations in the .NET ecosystem. From the introduction of ASP.NET MVC and the rise of .NET Core to the seamless integration of cloud services, you'll gain insights into the tools and trends that have shaped .NET's trajectory. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to .NET, this session offers a clear perspective on where we've been and where we're headed.
A Little Bit of Everything – The Latest in ASP.NET Core
In this workshop, we will explore the evolving landscape of web development and how ASP.NET Core is poised to revolutionize the way we build modern web applications.
We will walk through a comprehensive journey that covers a diverse range of topics, including:
ASP.NET Core Overview: Gain an understanding of the latest version of ASP.NET Core and its role in the web development ecosystem.
API Development: Learn how to create robust APIs with ASP.NET Core and leverage the latest features for building RESTful services.
Data Access and Entity Framework Core: Understand how to work with data effectively using Entity Framework Core and the improvements introduced in ASP.NET Core.
Blazor Enhancements: Dive into the latest advancements in Blazor, the web framework for building interactive web applications, and see how it can be seamlessly integrated with ASP.NET Core.
Security and Identity: Learn about the enhanced security features and best practices for securing your ASP.NET Core applications, including authentication and authorization.
Containerization and Microservices: Explore how ASP.NET Core embraces containerization and microservices architecture, enabling you to build modular and scalable applications.
Whether you're an experienced ASP.NET developer or just getting started in web development, this workshop offers a diverse and comprehensive overview of ASP.NET Core, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to build powerful, secure, and high-performance web applications.
The Journey of Building a Link Shortener with Azure, AI, .NET and Aspire
One of the best ways to learn new topics in technology is to come up with a project and use that project as a goal using the technology you want to learn. If you are a .NET developer, you might have heard about things like Aspire, GenAI, and services in the Cloud to help you build complex solutions.
In this session we will just do that, as we walk through building a Link Shortener in .NET, using the latest libraries and services in the cloud to complete our project.
Robots May Have Written This Talk
Some parts of this talk were written by a human. Some parts may have been written by a robot. Can you tell which is which? In this session, we explore how AI tools are being used not just to write code, but to create content, everything from documentation to blog posts to conference talks. We’ll look at where these tools shine, where they fall short, and how developers can work with them without losing their voice or intent. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what AI is actually good, and how to use it without giving up too much control.
Isaac Levin
Developer Advocate
Woodinville, Washington, United States
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