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
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.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
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
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
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.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
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
AboutGitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant that suggests code that helps developers work faster, reduce boilerplate and explore ideas.
Description
Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, in this episode focuses on GitHub Copilot, an AI powered coding assistant where he traces the evolution of GitHub from its Git-based origins to its acquisition by Microsoft. Peter explains how GitHub Copilot, built on OpenAI’s technology suggests code and documentation in real time with integration with Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio offering features such as code completion and inline chat. Peter discusses the impact of GitHub Copilot on developer productivity and learning while emphasising the importance of understanding code in general beyond AI suggestions.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
GitHub - github.com
GitHub Copilot - github.com/copilot
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
AboutMicrosoft is celebrating fifty years since being founded byBill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975 and has impacted many people including myself.
Description
Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast exploresMicrosoft's 50-year journey from its founding by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. The episode covers Microsoft's evolution, from MS-DOS to Windows, Visual Studio, .NET, Xbox, and recent ventures into AI and quantum computing. Peter shares personal experiences with Microsoft products throughout his life, from early MS-DOS usage to modern Windows software and Xbox hardware. This episode highlights Microsoft's impact on personal computing, software development, and gaming, while also touching on recent acquisitions like GitHub and partnerships withOpenAI.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
Microsoft - microsoft.com
Windows - windows.com
Visual Studio - visualstudio.com
Xbox - xbox.com
Microsoft Celebrates 50 years - news.microsoft.com/microsoft-50
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
Generative AI & .NET can be combined by developers tocreate intelligent applications that dynamically generate content or automate tasks
Description
In episode twenty-five host Peter explores the intersectionof Generative AI & .NET and discusses how developers can leverage AI models to create intelligent applications that dynamically generate content and automate tasks. This episode covers key concepts of Generative AI such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot highlighting their capabilities and integration possibilities of their underlying models with .NET using Microsoft Extensions AI, a set of libraries that provide abstractions for seamlessly incorporating AI services into .NET applications with the potential for enhancing userexperiences across applications.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Extensions.AI
nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI
nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Ollama
nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Extensions.AI.AzureAIInference
Microsoft Reactor - youtube.com/@MicrosoftReactor
Designing Windows Widgets using Generative AI - youtube.com/watch?v=WD3uNhl6alM
Developing Windows Widgets with Generative AI - youtube.com/watch?v=rizhpVVgv-w
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
2024 was a year filled with more and different events thanever before, including my own and the highlight was becoming a Microsoft MVP!
Description
In episode twenty-four Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoidPodcast, reflects on a transformative 2024. He covers his journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP, organising events like Podcast Paddock and .NET Conf 2024 Newcastle upon Tyne and more. Peter discusses attending numerous conferences, delivering talks on XAML and Windows 11 Widgets, and updating his developer toolkits. He highlights the growth of the North East tech scene, his involvement in the podcast industry and more. The episode offers insights into Peter's experiences throughout 2024 and his aspirations for 2025.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
RoguePlanetoid.com - rogueplanetoid.com
Comentsys.com - comentsys.com
Tutorialr.com - tutorialr.com
Cluarantonn.com – cluarantonn.com
Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9 by Nick Proud (Affiliate Link) - amzn.to/48mh5fi
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 9 is the latest, most productive, modern, secure, intelligent and performant version of .NET.
Description
In episode twenty-three of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, host Peter explores the latest advancements in .NET 9 from Microsoft. This episode highlights the platform's enhanced performance, security, developer productivity features and introduces new user interface controls. Learn about .NET Aspire, a toolset that streamlines project management and deployment, and Microsoft. Extensions.AI which facilitates AI integration into applications. The episode also covers improvements in ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and C# 13 offering developers an overview of the tools and enhancements available for building modern applications in .NET 9.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
.NET - dot.net
.NET Aspire - aka.ms/dotnet-aspire
Microsoft.Extensions.AI - nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Extensions.AI
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - .NET MAUI - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-fifteen
.NET MAUI - dot.net/maui
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - ASP.NET Core - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-twenty-two
ASP.NET - asp.net
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Blazor - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-six
Blazor - blazor.net
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - C# - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-thirteen
C# - csharp.net
.NET Conf 2024 - dotnetconf.net
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 ASP.NET Core is the open-source cross-platform framework for building web applications and services with .NET and C#.
Description
In episode twenty-two of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, host Peter explores the world of ASP.NET Core, the open-source, cross-platform framework for building web applications and services. Peter shares his journey from classic ASP to ASP.NET Core, highlighting the evolution of web development with ASP.NET. Discover how ASP.NET Core empowers developers to create secure, high-performance web applications and REST APIs across various platforms and devices. Learn about the benefits of using Blazor for building interactive web applications and the advantages of microservices architecture. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable insights into modern web development practices with ASP.NET Core.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
ASP.NET Core - asp.net
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Blazor - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-six
Blazor - blazor.net
Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9 - Amazon.co.uk Affiliate - amzn.to/48mh5fi
ASP.NET - Microsoft Learn - learn.microsoft.com/aspnet/?wt.mc_id=MVP_397255
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
Microsoft MVP Award celebrates outstanding community engagement, advocacy and knowledge sharing of Microsoft’s products and services.
Description
In episode twenty-one of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, host Peter shares his journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP, highlighting the significance of the award in recognising community engagement and technical expertise. Peter reflects on his early programming experiences, from coding on a Commodore 64 to developing apps for Windows Phone. He discusses the evolution of his career, the challenges faced, and the inspirations that guided him. The episode also explores the benefits of the Microsoft MVP programme, including early access to products and direct communication with Microsoft teams. Peter's story is one of passion, perseverance, and a commitment to sharing knowledge with the developer community.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
Microsoft MVP Programme - mvp.microsoft.com
RoguePlanetoid.com - rogueplanetoid.com
Tutorialr.com - tutorialr.com
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
Windows 11 Widgets are a convenient and glanceable way to keep you informed and productive without interrupting your workflow.
Description In episode twenty of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, host Peter explores the features and benefits of Windows 11 Widgets which are customisable, interactive panels provide quick access to information and tasks directly from the Windows desktop, enhancing productivity without disrupting workflow. Peter discusses the innovative aspects of Windows 11, including the redesigned Start menu, snap layouts, and advanced security features along with Widgets. This episode also covers the process of designing Windows 11 Widgets using Adaptive Cards, and the process of developing a Widget Provider using Windows App SDK. Ideal for both beginners and tech professionals, this episode offers valuable insights into maximising the potential of Windows 11 Widgets.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
Windows 11 - windows.com
Adaptive Cards - adaptivecards.io
Comentsys Toolkits - comentsys.com/packages/toolkits
Widget Developer Documentation - aka.ms/widgetdevdocs
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
Presenting is a great way to share knowledge with others or for others to add to their knowledge from presentations.
In episode nineteen of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, host Peter explores the art of presenting, offering valuable insights for both beginners and seasoned professionals. He shares his personal journey, starting from attending local events in the northeast of England to becoming a confident presenter. Peter discusses the benefits of attending events, networking, and learning from others' presentations. He provides practical tips on creating effective slides, handling technical setups, and managing both short and long presentations. The episode also covers the importance of practising and refining your presentation skills, and how presenting can open up new career opportunities.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
Meetup.com - meetup.com
Eventbrite.com - eventbrite.com
Tutorialr.com Talks - tutorialr.com/talks
RoguePlanetoid.com Articles - rogueplanetoid.com/articles
DDD North - dddnorth.co.uk
Sources
Public speaking for geeks: how to rock the stage! - Lorenzo Barbieri - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/scottish-summit-2023-conference
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
North East England’s thriving tech scene is unfortunately often overlooked by the rest of the United Kingdom and most likely elsewhere
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
Newcastle Tech Digest - newcastletechdigest.substack.com
RoguePlanetoid.com Articles - rogueplanetoid.com/articles
TechNExt - technext.co.uk
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
How AI is transforming, impacting, and empowering people to do more with innovations from Microsoft, partners, and developers was the focus of Microsoft Build 2024
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
Microsoft Build - build.microsoft.com
Microsoft Build 2024 - Keynotes - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2024-keynotes
Microsoft Build 2024 - Sessions - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2024-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
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
Uno Platform is an open-source platform for building native mobile, web, desktop and embedded apps in a single codebase using C# and XAML.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Fourteen - XAML - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-fourteen
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Fifteen - .NET MAUI - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-fifteen
Uno Platform Website - platform.uno
Uno Platform Playground - playground.platform.uno
Uno Platform Gallery - gallery.platform.uno
Figma Plugin for Uno Platform - aka.platform.uno/uno-figma-plugin
Uno Platform GitHub - github.com/unoplatform
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
.NET MAUI or .NET Multi-platform App UI enables developers to build cross-platform desktop and mobile apps using the latest technologies.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Fourteen - XAML - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-fourteen
Xamarin Website - xamarin.com
.NET MAUI Website - dot.net/maui
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Six - Blazor - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-six
Blazor Website - blazor.net
.NET MAUI Community Toolkit - github.com/communitytoolkit/maui
.NET MAUI Source Code - github.com/dotnet/maui
Sources
Xamarin Wikipedia Article - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xamarin
What is .NET MAUI - learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/dotnet/maui/what-is-maui
Introducing .NET MAUI - devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/introducing-dotnet-maui-one-codebase-many-platforms
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
XAML or eXtensible Application Markup Language allows developers to build applications that separate a rich user interface from the implementation including events, business objects and other code.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Thirteen - C# - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-thirteen
Windows Presentation Foundation - github.com/dotnet/wpf
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Six - Blazor - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-six
ZuneCardr for Windows Phone 7 - zunecardr.com
Universal Windows Platform Tutorials - tutorialr.com/tutorials/uwp
Windows App SDK Tutorials - tutorialr.com/tutorials/winappsdk
RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Two - Windows App SDK - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-two
Sources
WPF Wikipedia Article - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Presentation_Foundation
Silverlight Wikipedia Article - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Silverlight
Windows Phone Wikipedia Article - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Phone
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
C# is the modern language for building apps and services using .NET, named programming language of the year 2023 by the TIOBE Index.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid
Links
C# Website - csharp.net
C# Language Specification - github.com/dotnet/csharplang
Sources
TIOBE Index - tiobe.com/tiobe-index C# Version History - learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/whats-new/csharp-version-history
C# Wikipedia Article - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_Sharp_(programming_language)
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
