.NET@Noon - "The Past Didn't Go Anywhere": Fundamentals > AI

Dustin Thostenson presented “.NET@Noon: The Past Didn’t Go Anywhere - Fundamentals > AI” to the Iowa .NET User Group on April 9, 2026.

In an era where AI is rapidly evolving, this session explored why foundational knowledge remains more critical than ever. Topics included outcomes over syntax, communication skills, systems thinking, design patterns, and tests as intent.

The discussion challenged the notion that AI replaces fundamentals, instead illuminating how strong foundational knowledge enables developers to leverage AI tools more effectively and make better architectural decisions.

Watch the recording: .NET@Noon - The Past Didn’t Go Anywhere.

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