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After 28 years at Concord, I’m closing an important chapter of my career and reflecting on the people, technology, lessons, and experiences that shaped it.

September 1, 2026 · Leadership · Software Engineering · Career 
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.NET · September 16, 2026

Before You Upgrade .NET, Do You Know What Is Building It?

![Before You Upgrade .NET, Do You Know What Is Building It?](/post/2026/09/16/before-you-upgrade-dotnet-do-you-know-what-is-building-it/images/before-you-upgrade-dotnet-do-you-know-what-is-building-it.png) In the first article in this series, [.NET 11 RC1 Is Here. Is Your Upgrade Process Ready?](/post/2026/09/12/net-11-rc1-is-here-is-your-upgrade-process-ready), I argued that we should stop wai...

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