Shaun Walker is the founder and CEO of Devessence, a global technology consultancy with a boutique approach. He’s also the founder of the Oqtane and DotNetNuke web application frameworks, which have earned the recognition of being amongst the most pioneering and widely adopted open-source projects native to the Microsoft platform. He has over 30 years of professional experience in architecting and implementing enterprise software solutions for private and public organizations.
Topics of Discussion:
[04:38] While AI can be a useful tool, it won’t replace the need for traditional programming.
[08:32] The gap between mainstream AI messaging and the reality of digital transformation.
[09:22] While AI is a significant advancement, it should be seen as just another tool in a developer’s toolkit.
[09:39] The history and evolution of Blazor.
[13:31] The versatility of Blazor and its ability to adapt to various hosting models make it a powerful tool for different types of applications.
[14:06] Challenges and best practices in Blazor development.
[16:26] The decision to make Blazor official and its impact on the .NET ecosystem.
[18:12] The evolution of Blazor Server vs. Blazor WebAssembly and why both are still relevant.
[21:06] When to use Blazor Static, Blazor Server, or Blazor WebAssembly, based on project needs.
[24:17] The tendency for technologists to be critics without actually using the technologies.
[34:36] The advantages of Octane and why it streamlines Blazor development.
[39:56] The TrailBlazor Conference.
