The "New C# Developers" Problem

Summary

The discussion centers on lowering barriers to entry for developers in the .NET ecosystem, particularly addressing historical challenges of high software costs and limited accessibility. Prior to 2014-2015, .NET technologies were expensive and gatekept, with development tools costing $500-$1,500, which prevented many developers from entering the field. The open-sourcing of .NET and making tools like VS Code freely available represents a significant shift towards democratizing software development and creating more opportunities for learning and building technology.