About The Bedroom Coder

Welcome!

The Bedroom Coder is a technical blog dedicated to exploring the fascinating intersection of classic retro computers and modern software development. Whether you're here for the nostalgia of Amiga and Amstrad CPC systems, or you're interested in cutting-edge .NET technologies, you've come to the right place.

What You'll Find Here

Retro Computing

Deep dives into classic 8-bit and 16-bit systems that shaped computing history:

• Commodore Amiga - The multimedia powerhouse of the late '80s and early '90s
• Amstrad CPC - The iconic British home computer
• Classic gaming, demoscene, and retro programming techniques
• Hardware restoration, upgrades, and preservation
• Nostalgia-fueled projects and experiments

Modern .NET Development

Practical tutorials and insights into contemporary Microsoft technologies:

• Blazor - Building modern web applications with C#
• .NET MAUI - Cross-platform mobile and desktop development
• C# and .NET - Language features, patterns, and best practices
• ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, and the broader .NET ecosystem
• Real-world projects and code examples

The Philosophy

This blog celebrates the joy of coding in all its forms. From writing assembly language on vintage hardware to building cloud-native applications with the latest frameworks, programming is programming�and it's all worth exploring. The "bedroom coder" spirit of experimentation, learning, and creating just for the love of it lives on, whether you're coding on a 30-year-old Amiga or a modern development machine.

About the Tech Stack

This blog itself is built with modern technologies:

• .NET 10 - The latest long-term support version
• Blazor Server - For reactive, component-based UI
• Entity Framework Core - For data persistence
• Tailwind CSS - For modern, responsive styling
• SQL Server - For reliable data storage

It's a testament to how far web development has come�and a practical example of the modern technologies covered in the blog's content.

Get in Touch

Have questions, suggestions, or just want to chat about retro computers or .NET? Feel free to reach out:

• Leave comments on blog posts
• Send an email via the contact form
• Connect on social media (links in the footer)

Whether you're a fellow retro computing enthusiast, a professional .NET developer, or someone curious about either (or both!), welcome to The Bedroom Coder. Let's explore, learn, and code together.