Jimmy Bogard: .NET 7 and Azure Modernization - Episode 264

In this episode of the Azure DevOps podcast, Jimmy Bogard shares his expertise on the modernization of old software systems using .NET 7 and Azure. Jimmy, an independent consultant based in Austin, Texas, is known for creating popular open-source libraries like AutoMapper and MediatR. The conversation revolves around the steps required to properly modernize a system, the importance of small confrontable changes, and the benefits of system web adapters.

Database migration to Azure, specifically using SQL Data Sync and Hangfire, is also discussed. The conversation touches on what Hangfire is and the flexibility of its triggers and scheduling. The process of enabling easy migration of controllers and actions through the use of system web adapters is also highlighted. Jimmy also shares a success story with a large organization where the team modernized the telemetry system, which enabled the organization to query data more efficiently and gain valuable insights.

The episode is packed with insights on application modernization using Azure DevOps, and Jimmy shares some of his favourite features that make the process easier. If you're looking to learn more, you can visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Mentioned in this episode are some resources like Clear Measure, Way Architect Forum, Programming with Palermo, and Jeffrey Palermo's book .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way.

You can listen to this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/70wPv9ftnDPPTD84RlpZon.