Geoffrey Vandiest
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Notes on architecture, .NET, Azure, testing and AI-assisted development, written since 2008.
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Spec-Driven Development with AI: A Practical Guide to Staying in Control
AI coding tools have made it remarkably easy to generate software at speed. They can scaffold features, sketch architecture, wire endpoints, and fill in…
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From Vibe Coding to Spec-Driven Development: A Reusable AI Agent Configuration for .NET Projects
An open-source library of GitHub Copilot and Claude Code configuration files that encode a disciplined, repeatable engineering process into AI agents, skills…
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My way to apply the test pyramid to an Onion Style architecture with Blazor
It's crucial to understand that the testing pyramid must be tailored to a project's unique requirements.
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Going All-In on UI Testing Automation: a Recipe for Failure!
Many professionals in our industry believe that the key to an effective testing strategy is a robust system of automated tests that interact with the User…
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Best Practices for Effective Unit Testing in C#
In my previous blog post, I explained the importance of writing testable code. In this post, I will explore some common best practices for unit testing in C#…
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6 Key Principles to Elevate Testability and Maintainability in C#
Testable code stands as a cornerstone in the realm of quality software development.
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Chasing the Mythical 80%: When Code Coverage Becomes a Treasure Hunt
Ah, the famous 80% code coverage - the golden number that many developers I've encountered seem to believe has magical powers to keep all the coding gremlins…
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Orchestrating Success: The Harmonious Ensemble Behind Automated Testing!
Hello everyone! Before we dive deep into the technical side of automated testing in my upcoming articles, I want to hit the pause button and shine a spotlight…
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Building Code Like a Skyscraper: The Scaffolding Magic of Automated Testing!
Today, I want to chat about how automated testing in software development is like scaffolding in building construction. Why?
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What is the best UI technology: Angular or Blazor ?
This post compares and explains in detail the pros and cons of the 2 most used SPA frameworks by .net developers, Angular and Blazor.
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