Episode 33 - .NET Open Source Library: Lessons Learned with Jochen Kirstätter

Microsoft Community Insights Podcast

In this episode, we speak with software developer Jokey about his extensive experience with .NET, the challenges of integrating legacy systems, and the importance of continuous learning in the tech industry. Jokey shares insights on his journey in software development, his contributions to open source, and the innovative projects he has undertaken, including the creation of a unified SDK for Google Gemini. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community engagement, personal growth, and the evolving landscape of software development.

Joki shares his fascinating journey of building the Google Gemini SDK for NET from scratch—a project that now approaches 50,000 downloads and caught the attention of Microsoft engineers who contribute to its development. You'll discover how he unified Google's AI interfaces before Google themselves implemented a similar approach in their official SDKs, demonstrating the innovation possible within the NET ecosystem.

Link to the Repo https://github.com/mscraftsman/generative-ai

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1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Professional Background and NET Experience (00:04:22)

3. Challenges in NET Development Journey (00:10:35)

4. Building the Gemini SDK for NET (00:16:59)

5. Open Source Libraries and Dependencies (00:22:52)

6. Community Building and Personal Life (00:29:25)

7. Advice for Software Developers (00:37:24)