Why Startups Don't Use .NET and C#

Summary

In this transcript, Nick discusses the perception and usage of .NET in startups and small businesses, highlighting that while modern .NET technologies like Aspire are powerful, there remains a persistent stigma about the framework's historical vendor lock-in. He challenges the common assumption that Python and JavaScript developers are cheaper, noting that senior developers in these technologies can actually be more expensive than equivalent C# developers. The key takeaway is that .NET remains underutilized due to lingering misconceptions, despite its current technical capabilities and potential for startup development.