Ziggy Rafiq | Senior Technical Lead Developer

  Overview As someone who has worked as a technical lead developer for over 13 years, I've gained valuable insights into what it takes to excel in this role. In this post, I'll be sharing my own views on how to be a good technical lead developer. These tips are based on my own experiences and observations, and I hope they will be helpful to anyone looking to improve their skills in this role. To be a good technical lead developer, you must possess a combination of technical, leadership, and communication skills. This role demands both technical expertise and the ability to lead and communicate effectively. Here are some tips to help you become a successful technical lead developer. Stay Current with Tech Trends Stay Up to Date with The Latest Technologies and Industry Trends: To excel as a technical lead developer, it's essential to keep abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends. This involves continuously expanding your knowledge base through attending co

  Overview In this post, I am writing about one of the most important aspects of C# which is the 4 core pillars of the Object-Oriented Programming Concept in C#.  I will explain these four pillars and also provide further links to the related subject area. The four pillars of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts in C# provide a structured and organized approach to software development. They are fundamental principles that help developers to create efficient, modular, and maintainable code. By following these principles, developers can build complex software systems that are easy to understand, extend, and modify. Encapsulation Encapsulation can be achieved by defining data members as private or protected and providing public methods to access and modify them. This way, the data is hidden from outside interference, and you can manage the complexity of large software systems.  As the code example below. Click here to read further about Encapsulation Inheritance Inheritance

  Overview Data types are an essential concept in computer programming. They are used to define the type of data that can be stored in a variable and determine the kind of operations that can be performed on that data. The use of appropriate data types is important for several reasons. First, it helps ensure program accuracy by preventing errors in program logic. For example, trying to perform mathematical operations on strings instead of numerical values would produce incorrect results and potentially crash the program. Second, using appropriate data types improves program efficiency by allowing the computer to perform operations on the data stored in variables more efficiently. For example, performing mathematical operations on integers is faster than performing the same operations on floating-point numbers. Third, using appropriate data types ensures that variables store the correct type of data, which helps to prevent errors and bugs in programs. Common data types include

  Overview In this post, I am writing about one of the C# powerful features which is an object-oriented programming language that follows the principles of OOPS (Object-Oriented Programming System) concepts. These concepts are crucial in creating efficient and scalable applications. Let's look at the key OOPS concepts in C# with code examples: Encapsulation Encapsulation is the practice of hiding the internal details of an object and exposing only what is necessary. In C#, encapsulation can be achieved by using access modifiers (public, private, protected) to control the visibility of data members and methods. The Internal representation of an object is hidden from the view outside the definition of the object. Only the required information can be accessed whereas the rest of the data implementation is hidden. Code Example In the example below, the balance data member is declared private, which means it can only be accessed within the BankAccount class. The Deposit, Withdraw,

  Overview In this post, I have written about my favourite concept of Object-oriented programming, which is Polymorphism, even though I cannot say the word Liskov Substitution Principle because being a dyslexic person I always struggle with this word and I am no shame of saying it openly and publicly because I do not let my weakness become a barrier in my success and I always use my dyslexic not as my weakness but as my strength back to the subject of this post. Polymorphism is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming that enables objects of different classes to be treated interchangeably. It refers to an object's ability to take on multiple forms or behaviours. In C#, polymorphism can be achieved through inheritance, interfaces, and method overloading. There are two main types of polymorphism in C#: method overloading and method overriding. Method overloading is achieved by defining multiple methods with the same name but different parameters, while method overriding

  Overview  In this post, I will discuss the programming concept of Abstraction. Abstraction refers to the ability to conceal implementation details while providing only the relevant information to the user. By identifying similarities among various objects and creating generalizations, Abstraction simplifies their usage. In software development, Abstraction is crucial for building intricate systems, as it reduces complexity, enhances reusability, and streamlines maintenance. I hope you find this post informative, and that I enjoyed creating it. What is Abstraction Abstraction in C# is the process of hiding implementation details while exposing only the necessary information or functionality to the user. Abstraction allows you to focus on what an object does rather than how it does it. It is one of the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming and helps you to write code that is easier to read, understand, and maintain.   In C#, abstraction can be achieved through two mecha

  Overview In this article, we will explore the concept of Inheritance, which is a fundamental concept of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and is applicable to several programming languages including Java, C++, Python, and TypeScript. We will delve into the what, why, and how of using Inheritance and discuss the best practices for using Inheritance in C#. Additionally, we will provide code examples specifically tailored to C#. What is Inheritance Inheritance is one of the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming (OOP) in C#. It allows a class to inherit properties and behaviour from another class, called the base class or parent class. The class that inherits from the base class is called the derived class or child class. In C#, inheritance is achieved through the use of the: symbol followed by the name of the base class. Here's an example of how to declare a derived class that inherits from a base class: In this example, the Animal class is the base class, and