During 2025 there were more events either attending or presenting than ever before and renewed as a Microsoft MVP for the first time

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast gives an overviewof 2025 which included presenting online and in person, being renewed as Microsoft MVP for .NET and Windows Developer for the first time as well as attending and being part of more events that ever before including being on stage at a paid conference and running workshops. Peter talks about all these things and more over the year as well as a look ahead to what is coming in 2026.

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Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

RoguePlanetoid.com - https://rogueplanetoid.com

Talking Inspiration - https://youtube.com/@NiltoniBroadcastNetwork

Tutorialr Workshops - https://tutorialr.com/workshops

Comentsys Packages - https://comentsys.com/packages

RoguePlanetoid Articles - https://rogueplanetoid.com/articles

Comentsys Learning - https://comentsys.com/learning

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

About

.NET 10 is a supercharged SDK enabling faster code andreducing costs at scale for a platform developers love and businesses trust

Description

Peter, host of RoguePlanetoid Podcast talks about .NET 10,the latest version of the free open-source framework for developing apps for web, cloud, desktop, mobile, agents with AI or ML and IoT along with games. Peter covers some of the latest features in .NET 10 along with C# 14 to create cleaner, faster and more expressive code for todays and tomorrow’s apps. Peter highlights how .NET 10 is used with Aspire, agents and AI, ASP.NET Core and Blazor along with .NET MAUI, Modern Windows Development and Windows Forms.

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Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

.NET Conf 2025 - dotnetconf.net

.NET 10 – dot.net

Aspire - aspire.dev

RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Thirty Three – VisualStudio 2026 - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-thirty-three

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

About

Visual Studio 2026 is latest, smartest and fastest versionof the world’s most popular integrated development environment

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast focuses on VisualStudio 2026, the latest version of the world’s most popular IDE for developers which boasts improved performance and modern interface with Fluent Design along with support for cutting-edge technologies like .NET 10 with C# 14 andintegrates GitHub Copilot to enhance developer productivity. Peter highlights his own personal journey with Visual Studio which he has used throughout the decades of his personal and professional journey as a developer.

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Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

Visual Studio 2026 - visualstudio.com

.NET 10 – dot.net

GitHub Copilot - github.com/features/copilot

RoguePlanetoid GitHub - github.com/rogueplanetoid

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

About

Tech Connect 2025 was a conference in Newcastle upon Tyneincluding talks along with a panel about the future of AI.

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, hosted a panel atthe Tech Connect 2025 conference in Newcastle upon Tyne. Panellists Mark Jose, Manila McLean and Nigel Hope from diverse backgrounds in software development, insurance, and entrepreneurship with shared insights on the ethical considerations of AI, the environmental impact of AI, and practical applications of AI. They discussed the need for caution in AI adoption, its role in education, and potential threats to privacy and jobs. The panel touched on AI consciousness, responsible implementation, and how businesses can identify valuable use cases along with emphasising the importance of human oversight and understanding when using AI tools.

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Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

Connect Events - weareconnectevents.com

RoguePlanetoid.com - Article - Tech Connect 2025 - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/tech-connect-2025

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

About

Create .NET applications faster with NuGet by consumingexisting packages or publish packages to share with the community.

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, in this episode focuses on NuGet which the package manager for .NET to allow developers to leverage existing code and contribute their own. Peter explains how NuGet enables developers to create, share, and consume libraries efficiently. Peter discusses some of its vast repository of packages along with tools for creators or consumers, and how it simplifies dependency management. Peter shares personal experiences creating his own NuGet packages from toolkits to assets along with how NuGet fosters community collaboration, saves development time and allows developers to focus on core functionality.

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Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

NuGet - nuget.org

Comentsys.Toolkit - nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Toolkit

Comentsys.Toolkit.WindowsAppSdk - nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Toolkit.WindowsAppSdk

Comentsys.Assets.FluentEmoji - nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Assets.FluentEmoji

Comentsys.Assets.FluentEmoji.Shaded - nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Assets.FluentEmoji.Shaded

Comentsys.Assets.FluentEmoji.Contrast - nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Assets.FluentEmoji.Contrast

Comentsys.Assets.Games - nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Assets.Games

Comentsys.Assets.Flags - nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Assets.Flags

Comentsys.Assets.Display - nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Assets.Display

Comentsys.Assets.FluentIcons- nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Assets.FluentIcons

Comentsys.Assets.FluentIcons.Filled - nuget.org/packages/Comentsys.Assets.FluentIcons.Filled

Comentsys Packages – comentsys.com/packages

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

About

I’m proud and honoured to be recognised as a Microsoft MostValuable Professional for my expertise and influence in the community with .NET and Windows.

Description

Peter, recently re-awarded Microsoft Most ValuableProfessional, shares his journey from computer enthusiast to senior software engineer. He recounts his early passion for computers, university experiences, and professional growth through his various roles including highlighting the importance of continuous learning, adapting to new technologies, and mentoring others. Peter’s career spans from rebuilding an online bookstore to developing innovative content platforms, Windows and web applications along with throughout emphasising the value of sharing knowledge and helping others progress in theircareers.

Show

Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

Microsoft MVP Programme - mvp.microsoft.com

RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Twenty One - Microsoft MVPAward - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-twenty-one

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

About

North East England, although often overlooked, is thrivingwith tech and creative startups or scaleups with events to celebrate

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, spotlights the thriving tech scene in North East England covering major events such as UK Startup and Scaleup Week, TechNExt and Tyne Design Week. Peter showcases the region's innovations and highlights the collaborative spirit of the region along with emphasising the region's growing confidence and ambition, while also noting areas for improvement. Peter aims to raise awareness and inspire pride in the tech andcreative ecosystem in the North East of England in the United Kingdom.

Show

Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Eighteen - North East TechScene rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-eighteen

UK Startup & Scaleup Week - ukstartupweek.com

TechNExt - technext.co.uk

Tyne Design Week - ed-ge.uk/tyne-design-week

RoguePlanetoid Articles - rogueplanetoid.com/articles

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

About

Microsoft Build 2025 covered empowering AI with interconnected agents and integrating AI capabilities into web, mobile or desktop applications

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast covers MicrosoftBuild 2025 which focused on AI advancements highlighting keynotes emphasising the scaling of AI capabilities to sessions about Azure and Windows AI Foundryalong with SQL Server 2025, .NET Aspire, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET, .NET MAUI and Windows App SDK. This episode provides insights into Microsoft's vision for AI-powered development and the tools enabling developers to create intelligent, interconnected applications.

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Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

Microsoft Build - build.microsoft.com

Microsoft Build 2025 - Keynotes - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2025-keynotes

Microsoft Build 2025 - Sessions - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2025-sessions

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini