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# Steven Giesel
.NET software engineer and Microsoft MVP breaking down C# compiler mechanics.

## About

Steven Giesel is a .NET Software Engineer and Microsoft MVP who breaks down the inner workings of the C# compiler. He focuses on understanding how code translates under the hood to help developers write more predictable, performant software.

Instead of treating the compiler like a black box, Steven dives into "lowering" and syntactic sugar. His talks explore what actually happens to standard constructs like `var` or `using` during compilation, and how engineers can use these underlying compiler mechanics to their advantage.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2025 · July 9, 2025
Berlin, Germany
- [C# Lowering - What is it and why should I care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1548-c-lowering-what-is-it-and-why-should-i-care) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [C# Lowering - What is it and why should I care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1548-c-lowering-what-is-it-and-why-should-i-care) · Steven Giesel


## Links

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-giesel/)
- [Blog](https://steven-giesel.com/)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/linkdotnet)