Mocking MessageBox (or any static class) in WinForms
Unit testing a WinForms app is an uphill battle in the best of times, before you add in classes like MessageBox. Let's make the best of it.
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Using nameof to avoid magic strings in C#
There's a lot of ways to make our code work for us. Let's check out using the nameof operator to avoid magic strings.
Why am I getting a "Please complete the security check" error?
I visited a page the other day and saw something odd.. a page that said it was checking my browser. It's unpolished and unfriendly, and my first instinct was to just close the tab and forget it. Then I dropped to the bottom of the page and noticed the link to Cloudflare. Interesting.
Sunk costs, timeboxing, and asking for help
One of the biggest struggles I have with programming is knowing when to ask for help. A little struggle is necessary for growth, but when am I just wasting time when I could be learning from others?
A more helpful exception box for WinForms apps
If you're in a legacy codebase with a centralized "message box" form, why not add some features that make it work for you? 😏
Every software dev is a contractor
Seeing my full-time job as a long-term contract has helped me improve and contribute, without taking things personally or falling into complacency.
How to log errors in WinForms using NLog
Logs are a great tool for squashing bugs and tracing errors. Let's see how to add NLog to our project.