Jamie Taylor
@gaprogman.com
Technology consultant & fractional CTO specializing in .NET architecture & security. Microsoft MVP | Host of The Modern .NET Show | Open source contributor
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Jamie Taylor
@gaprogman.com
· Jan 2
By way of a sort of introduction:
- I host The Modern .NET Show (dotnetcore.show)
- I also host Waffling Taylors (wafflingtaylors.rocks)
- I run a company (rjj-software.co.uk)
- I do open source things, including OwaspHeaders.Core (www.nuget.org/packages/Owa...)
- I host The Modern .NET Show (dotnetcore.show)
- I also host Waffling Taylors (wafflingtaylors.rocks)
- I run a company (rjj-software.co.uk)
- I do open source things, including OwaspHeaders.Core (www.nuget.org/packages/Owa...)
Daft Punk continue to amaze me
www.madebywindmill.com/tempi/blog/h...
tl;dr -> Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger might be recorded at 123.45 BPM. And considering that part of Interstellar 5555...
Genius.
www.madebywindmill.com/tempi/blog/h...
tl;dr -> Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger might be recorded at 123.45 BPM. And considering that part of Interstellar 5555...
Genius.
Was Daft Punk Having a Laugh When They Chose the Tempo of Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger?
Was Daft Punk Having a Laugh When They Chose the Tempo of Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger?
www.madebywindmill.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Daft Punk continue to amaze me
www.madebywindmill.com/tempi/blog/h...
tl;dr -> Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger might be recorded at 123.45 BPM. And considering that part of Interstellar 5555...
Genius.
www.madebywindmill.com/tempi/blog/h...
tl;dr -> Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger might be recorded at 123.45 BPM. And considering that part of Interstellar 5555...
Genius.
If you have a podcast, you should definitely reach out to Arielle about this offer 👇! One of the best in the business, for sure.
In 2026 I want to be a guest on your podcast for a bonus episode. I’ll audit your show and give you feedback on content strategy and present you with 3 to 5 out-of-the-box marketing /audience engagement ideas.
December 31, 2025 at 1:08 PM
If you have a podcast, you should definitely reach out to Arielle about this offer 👇! One of the best in the business, for sure.
Another top-quality piece of advice from Safia. I'll be adapting this for my workflow going forward.
Pro-tip: you don't need to turn off your brain when using AI.
Here's a prompt I like to use to have Claude quiz me when I'm reviewing a changeset it implemented.
Here's a prompt I like to use to have Claude quiz me when I'm reviewing a changeset it implemented.
December 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Another top-quality piece of advice from Safia. I'll be adapting this for my workflow going forward.
I think I'm officially tired: rjj-software.co.uk/blog/from-st...
And that doesn't include the fact that I bought a house, dealt with no internet connection for three months, and still found the time to read 23 books.
And now I sleep.
And that doesn't include the fact that I bought a house, dealt with no internet connection for three months, and still found the time to read 23 books.
And now I sleep.
From Strength to Strength: 2025 Wrapped | Jamie Taylor - Fractional CTO & Technology Consultant
As we close out 2025, we're reflecting on a year that exceeded our expectations. From international trade missions and three prestigious awards to surpassing 1.6 million downloads of OwaspHeaders.Core...
rjj-software.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I think I'm officially tired: rjj-software.co.uk/blog/from-st...
And that doesn't include the fact that I bought a house, dealt with no internet connection for three months, and still found the time to read 23 books.
And now I sleep.
And that doesn't include the fact that I bought a house, dealt with no internet connection for three months, and still found the time to read 23 books.
And now I sleep.
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟰: Week reflection: three distinct but connected themes in modern software
development.
Technical precision (code coverage), leadership philosophy (infinite game), and tooling excellence (Visual Studio 2026).
The common thread: focus on signal over noise.
development.
Technical precision (code coverage), leadership philosophy (infinite game), and tooling excellence (Visual Studio 2026).
The common thread: focus on signal over noise.
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟰: Week reflection: three distinct but connected themes in modern software
development.
Technical precision (code coverage), leadership philosophy (infinite game), and tooling excellence (Visual Studio 2026).
The common thread: focus on signal over noise.
development.
Technical precision (code coverage), leadership philosophy (infinite game), and tooling excellence (Visual Studio 2026).
The common thread: focus on signal over noise.
Out of office is one, social apps deleted (temporarily). See y'all in 2026.
December 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Out of office is one, social apps deleted (temporarily). See y'all in 2026.
Reposted by Jamie Taylor
Mental health is important - take care of yourself 💙
December 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Mental health is important - take care of yourself 💙
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟳: New episode with Mads Kristensen about Visual Studio 2026 (Dev 18), currently in public preview.
Some genuinely transformative features that could change how you develop.
dotnetcore.show/season-8/unp...
Some genuinely transformative features that could change how you develop.
dotnetcore.show/season-8/unp...
The Modern .NET Show
The official website for The Modern .NET Show.
dotnetcore.show
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟳: New episode with Mads Kristensen about Visual Studio 2026 (Dev 18), currently in public preview.
Some genuinely transformative features that could change how you develop.
dotnetcore.show/season-8/unp...
Some genuinely transformative features that could change how you develop.
dotnetcore.show/season-8/unp...
December 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟲: New blog post on Simon Sinek's "The Infinite Game" applied to technology leadership.
Technology leadership isn't about winning quarters. It's about enabling teams, advancing causes, and keeping the game going.
rjj-software.co.uk/blog/continu...
Technology leadership isn't about winning quarters. It's about enabling teams, advancing causes, and keeping the game going.
rjj-software.co.uk/blog/continu...
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟲: New blog post on Simon Sinek's "The Infinite Game" applied to technology leadership.
Technology leadership isn't about winning quarters. It's about enabling teams, advancing causes, and keeping the game going.
rjj-software.co.uk/blog/continu...
Technology leadership isn't about winning quarters. It's about enabling teams, advancing causes, and keeping the game going.
rjj-software.co.uk/blog/continu...
Reposted by Jamie Taylor
Yo! I recently worked with Justin Garrett on an episode of the new #MVPUnplugged series! In this episode, I demonstrate how I built a social app using a mix of #GitHubSpark, #GitHubCopilot Agent Instructions, @avaloniaui.net and @vscode.dev
youtu.be/2EJR1xhTtBs
#MVPBuzz
youtu.be/2EJR1xhTtBs
#MVPBuzz
Build a Social Media Commander app with Agent Instructions using GitHub Copilot | MVP Unplugged
YouTube video by Microsoft Developer
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Yo! I recently worked with Justin Garrett on an episode of the new #MVPUnplugged series! In this episode, I demonstrate how I built a social app using a mix of #GitHubSpark, #GitHubCopilot Agent Instructions, @avaloniaui.net and @vscode.dev
youtu.be/2EJR1xhTtBs
#MVPBuzz
youtu.be/2EJR1xhTtBs
#MVPBuzz
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟱: .NET 10's extensive code generation creates a hidden problem in coverage reports.
After adding Coverlet to our Azure DevOps pipeline, coverage reports included
Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi.Generated and other framework namespaces—all showing 0% coverage.
After adding Coverlet to our Azure DevOps pipeline, coverage reports included
Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi.Generated and other framework namespaces—all showing 0% coverage.
December 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟱: .NET 10's extensive code generation creates a hidden problem in coverage reports.
After adding Coverlet to our Azure DevOps pipeline, coverage reports included
Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi.Generated and other framework namespaces—all showing 0% coverage.
After adding Coverlet to our Azure DevOps pipeline, coverage reports included
Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi.Generated and other framework namespaces—all showing 0% coverage.
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟰: Week reflection on attestations and software supply chain security.
The core principle: in a world where supply chain attacks are rising exponentially, "trust me" isn't a security strategy.
Attestations provide cryptographic proof, not promises.
The core principle: in a world where supply chain attacks are rising exponentially, "trust me" isn't a security strategy.
Attestations provide cryptographic proof, not promises.
December 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟰: Week reflection on attestations and software supply chain security.
The core principle: in a world where supply chain attacks are rising exponentially, "trust me" isn't a security strategy.
Attestations provide cryptographic proof, not promises.
The core principle: in a world where supply chain attacks are rising exponentially, "trust me" isn't a security strategy.
Attestations provide cryptographic proof, not promises.
Reposted by Jamie Taylor
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟱: Attestations are shifting from "nice to have" to mandatory.
Regulatory landscape: • EU Cyber Resilience Act • US Executive Order 14028 • Industry
standards (SLSA framework)
If you're selling software to enterprises or governments, attestation requirements are already here.
Regulatory landscape: • EU Cyber Resilience Act • US Executive Order 14028 • Industry
standards (SLSA framework)
If you're selling software to enterprises or governments, attestation requirements are already here.
December 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟱: Attestations are shifting from "nice to have" to mandatory.
Regulatory landscape: • EU Cyber Resilience Act • US Executive Order 14028 • Industry
standards (SLSA framework)
If you're selling software to enterprises or governments, attestation requirements are already here.
Regulatory landscape: • EU Cyber Resilience Act • US Executive Order 14028 • Industry
standards (SLSA framework)
If you're selling software to enterprises or governments, attestation requirements are already here.
In celebration of the stealth release of the trailer for the new Street Fighter movie, can I recommend you give this podcast episode (about the original movie) a listen?
It's a ton of fun, honest.
wafflingtaylors.rocks/2020/12/11/s...
It's a ton of fun, honest.
wafflingtaylors.rocks/2020/12/11/s...
Street Fighter with Z-Boi · The Waffling Taylors
Jean Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, Kylie Minogue, the thousand hand slap, a lady holding a shoe whilst running... a guy in a towel holding a gun? It's time to talk about the 1994 blockbuster Street Fi...
wafflingtaylors.rocks
December 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
In celebration of the stealth release of the trailer for the new Street Fighter movie, can I recommend you give this podcast episode (about the original movie) a listen?
It's a ton of fun, honest.
wafflingtaylors.rocks/2020/12/11/s...
It's a ton of fun, honest.
wafflingtaylors.rocks/2020/12/11/s...
S08E09 - Unpacking Visual Studio 2026: New Features, Bug Fixes, and What's Coming Next with Mads Kristensen
Join Mads Kristensen, the PM on the Visual Studio team at Microsoft, as he discusses the latest updates and features of Visual Studio 2026 public preview, including AI-powered debugging and
Join Mads Kristensen, the PM on the Visual Studio team at Microsoft, as he discusses the latest updates and features of Visual Studio 2026 public preview, including AI-powered debugging and
S08E09 - Unpacking Visual Studio 2026: New Features, Bug Fixes, and What's Coming Next with Mads Kristensen
Join Mads Kristensen, the PM on the Visual Studio team at Microsoft, as he discusses the latest updates and features of Visual Studio 2026 public preview, including AI-powered debugging and profiling tools. Hear his insights on how developing an IDE like Visual Studio differs from web development, and learn about the significant progress made in bug fixing and improvements over the past year. With a focus on developer feedback and user experience, Mads shares valuable advice on treating bug reports as gifts and how to provide constructive feedback to improve software development practices.
dotnetcore.show
December 12, 2025 at 6:53 AM
S08E09 - Unpacking Visual Studio 2026: New Features, Bug Fixes, and What's Coming Next with Mads Kristensen
Join Mads Kristensen, the PM on the Visual Studio team at Microsoft, as he discusses the latest updates and features of Visual Studio 2026 public preview, including AI-powered debugging and
Join Mads Kristensen, the PM on the Visual Studio team at Microsoft, as he discusses the latest updates and features of Visual Studio 2026 public preview, including AI-powered debugging and
The problem with having a team of senior developers (with no mid or juniors) is that you end up of a platoon of squad leaders without any squads.
Go ask anyone who has served, and they'll tell you exactly how that works (in that it doesn't).
Go ask anyone who has served, and they'll tell you exactly how that works (in that it doesn't).
December 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The problem with having a team of senior developers (with no mid or juniors) is that you end up of a platoon of squad leaders without any squads.
Go ask anyone who has served, and they'll tell you exactly how that works (in that it doesn't).
Go ask anyone who has served, and they'll tell you exactly how that works (in that it doesn't).
And incredibly well deserved too.
Here's to more success for Mega Ran.
Here's to more success for Mega Ran.
Wow.
It’s YA BOY on the front page of Apple Music Kids. What the what?? This ride has been…. Monumental. Buddys still climbing!
It’s YA BOY on the front page of Apple Music Kids. What the what?? This ride has been…. Monumental. Buddys still climbing!
December 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
And incredibly well deserved too.
Here's to more success for Mega Ran.
Here's to more success for Mega Ran.
Reposted by Jamie Taylor
Wow.
It’s YA BOY on the front page of Apple Music Kids. What the what?? This ride has been…. Monumental. Buddys still climbing!
It’s YA BOY on the front page of Apple Music Kids. What the what?? This ride has been…. Monumental. Buddys still climbing!
December 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Wow.
It’s YA BOY on the front page of Apple Music Kids. What the what?? This ride has been…. Monumental. Buddys still climbing!
It’s YA BOY on the front page of Apple Music Kids. What the what?? This ride has been…. Monumental. Buddys still climbing!
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟱: Let's talk about implementing attestations in the real world.
I hear the same objections every time: "seems like overkill," "will slow deployments," "we
don't have expertise."
Here's why those concerns don't hold up and how to actually implement attestations:
I hear the same objections every time: "seems like overkill," "will slow deployments," "we
don't have expertise."
Here's why those concerns don't hold up and how to actually implement attestations:
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟱: Let's talk about implementing attestations in the real world.
I hear the same objections every time: "seems like overkill," "will slow deployments," "we
don't have expertise."
Here's why those concerns don't hold up and how to actually implement attestations:
I hear the same objections every time: "seems like overkill," "will slow deployments," "we
don't have expertise."
Here's why those concerns don't hold up and how to actually implement attestations:
My year 2025 in podcasts. #AntennaPodEcho
December 10, 2025 at 7:04 AM
My year 2025 in podcasts. #AntennaPodEcho
Reposted by Jamie Taylor
It’s #CyberMentoringMonday!!!! Are you looking for a professional mentor or to learn more about InfoSec? Are you experienced and willing to ‘give back’? Use this thread and hashtag to connect!
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It’s #CyberMentoringMonday!!!! Are you looking for a professional mentor or to learn more about InfoSec? Are you experienced and willing to ‘give back’? Use this thread and hashtag to connect!
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟲: "How do you know this is the same code that passed security review?"
A CISO's question during an audit exposed a critical gap: the team couldn't cryptographically prove the binary in production matched the reviewed code.
New blog post on attestations:
A CISO's question during an audit exposed a critical gap: the team couldn't cryptographically prove the binary in production matched the reviewed code.
New blog post on attestations:
Attestations: The Missing Link Between Your Code and Production Trust | Jamie Taylor - Fractional CTO & Technology Consultant
SBOMs tell you what's in your software. Attestations prove it hasn't been tampered with. Learn why enterprise developers can't ignore this critical security practice.
rjj-software.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭/𝟲: "How do you know this is the same code that passed security review?"
A CISO's question during an audit exposed a critical gap: the team couldn't cryptographically prove the binary in production matched the reviewed code.
New blog post on attestations:
A CISO's question during an audit exposed a critical gap: the team couldn't cryptographically prove the binary in production matched the reviewed code.
New blog post on attestations:
A strange coincidence:
My Mum stopped by at the weekend and handed me a "TSB FirstSave" savings booklet that my Nan set up for me shortly after I was born.
Listening to the Dec 4th, 2025 episode of the cunningly named @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com and they mentioned Post Office savings books.
My Mum stopped by at the weekend and handed me a "TSB FirstSave" savings booklet that my Nan set up for me shortly after I was born.
Listening to the Dec 4th, 2025 episode of the cunningly named @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com and they mentioned Post Office savings books.
December 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
A strange coincidence:
My Mum stopped by at the weekend and handed me a "TSB FirstSave" savings booklet that my Nan set up for me shortly after I was born.
Listening to the Dec 4th, 2025 episode of the cunningly named @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com and they mentioned Post Office savings books.
My Mum stopped by at the weekend and handed me a "TSB FirstSave" savings booklet that my Nan set up for me shortly after I was born.
Listening to the Dec 4th, 2025 episode of the cunningly named @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com and they mentioned Post Office savings books.