Ravi Ram: TechBash & Community Conferences - Episode 327

Ravi Ram is a software engineer specializing in .NET, Azure, and intensive, high-stakes software. He started developing in 1998 with basic websites. Moved from Classic ASP with Cart.ASP. After learning about SQL injections after a client hack, he was hired by the California Department of Justice to do that work. Ravi is completely self-taught and has contributed to countless software projects over 30 years.   Topics of Discussion: [3:24] Ravi shares his career journey, starting with web design for a neighbor, moving to classic ASP, and eventually to .NET. [5:12] TechBash is a .NET conference in Pennsylvania, emphasizing its family-friendly atmosphere and the high attendance of families. [8:00] A few of Ravi’s favorite moments and sessions from TechBash. [12:57] Going through code in real-time with one of the TechBash speakers. [16:51] How approachable, diverse, and friendly TechBash is. [17:11] Ravi talks about a session on scope logging with OpenTelemetry, which impressed him with its configuration capabilities. [27:49] Why the duo loves the word “seam”! [28:07] Encouragement for first-time speakers who may be interested in TechBash.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected]. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo’s Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! Ravi Ram on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhali/ Sandi Metz' Rules For Developers https://thoughtbot.com/blog/sandi-metz-rules-for-developers Llewellyn Falco refactoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWiwDdx_rdoSandi  Metz' Rules For Developers https://thoughtbot.com/blog/sandi-metz-rules-for-developers Llewellyn Falco refactoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWiwDdx_rdo   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.