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EXTENSIBILITY FIRST: Building .NET Systems That Survive Change with Miguel Castro [MVP]
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Summary
Software rarely fails because developers cannot write code. It fails because applications are designed for today's requirements instead of tomorrow's changes. In this episode of the m365.fm Podcast, Mirko Peters sits down with Microsoft MVP Miguel Castro—software architect, consultant, conference speaker, and one of the most respected voices in the .NET ecosystem—to explore why extensibility should be the foundation of every enterprise application. With decades of experience designing cloud SDKs, enterprise communication platforms, AI-powered transcription systems, automation solutions, and scalable .NET applications, Miguel shares the architectural mindset that has helped organizations build software capable of evolving for years instead of becoming technical debt after only a few releases. Rather than focusing on trendy frameworks or the latest development buzzwords, this conversation dives into timeless software engineering principles. Miguel explains why clean code starts long before writing the first line of C#, how modular thinking simplifies maintenance, and why extensibility isn't overengineering—it's preparing your software for the reality that requirements will always change. Whether you're a .NET developer, software architect, engineering manager, technical lead, or CTO, this episode offers practical insights that can immediately improve the way you design modern enterprise systems. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN During this episode you'll discover: Why extensibility is the cornerstone of maintainable enterprise software The difference between writing clean code and designing great architecture How modular systems dramatically reduce future development costs Why strategy patterns, abstractions, and dependency injection work so well together How AI is changing software de…