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RJJ Software has announced the arrival of Season 8 of The Modern .NET Show, the trusted podcast for developers across the global .NET community.
Presented by Microsoft MVP and Strategic Technology Consultant Jamie Taylor, founder of RJJ Software, the podcast continues its mission to serve as an indispensable resource, offering rich discussions with industry experts and respected voices in the field.
The season begins with “Umbraco Unplugged,” featuring Emma Burstow, VP of Developer Relations, alongside Mats Persson, CEO of Umbraco. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities of cultivating worldwide contributor communities while maintaining a fully open development model.
This opening episode reflects the show’s broader vision: to investigate the intersection of technical expertise and business strategy that underpins today’s .NET ecosystem.
Previously known as The .NET Core Podcast, The Modern .NET Show has grown into the definitive platform for developers who want to stay informed and inspired. With more than one million downloads to date, the show caters to everyone from newcomers transitioning to .NET through to seasoned developers managing enterprise-scale systems.
“The Modern .NET Show represents our commitment to the .NET community,” said Jamie Taylor, host of the podcast. “Through RJJ Software’s community outreach, we provide this platform entirely free to help developers worldwide access the knowledge, tools, and frameworks they need in their professional toolkit.”
The show maintains its focus on practical, actionable insights that developers can immediately apply to their work, whether they’re building microservices architectures, implementing DevSecOps practices, or modernising legacy systems.
“Our investment in The Modern .NET Show reflects our belief that a stronger .NET community benefits everyone,” explained Taylor. “By sharing expertise and insights through this platform, we’re contributing to the collective knowledge that drives innovation across the industry.”
This season will explore several key themes relevant to today’s .NET developers:
Open Source Project Management: Learning from successful community-driven projects
Developer Experience Optimisation: Practical strategies for improving team productivity
AI Integration in Development Workflows: Moving beyond hype to practical implementation
Enterprise Modernisation: Strategic approaches to legacy system transformation
Community Building: How technical communities foster innovation and knowledge sharing
The podcast is supported through listener contributions via Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee, ensuring its continued independence and focus on delivering value to the .NET community.
With proven experience spanning Formula 1 performance optimisation to startup scalability challenges, RJJ Software has helped clients achieve significant improvements including 40% performance gains through strategic modernisation, 99% deployment time reductions via developer experience transformation, and 3x faster time-to-market for critical business features.
RJJ Software provides The Modern .NET Show as part of its community outreach commitment, helping to advance knowledge sharing and professional development within the global .NET developer community.