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TekCasts teaches the why behind every line, so you can build, maintain, and improve real applications with confidence.

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The Pragmatic Series is all about learning by doing. Through long-form, project-based tutorials, you’ll build real applications from start to finish while honing the skills that make you a pragmatic developer. You’ll gain hands-on experience with best practices, modern tools, and practical workflows, empowering you to move beyond theory, master the craft of coding, and deliver software you can be proud of.

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Pragmatic Focus

Understand *why* things work—not just *how* to type them—so you gain true mastery.

Pragmatic Developer Manifesto

Our philosophy guides every tutorial, showing the reasoning behind every decision.

Real-World Applications

Each project reflects challenges and solutions you’ll encounter in professional development.

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Bob Cravens

Hi, I’m Bob Cravens

I’m the founder of TekFoundry and created TekCasts to help developers go beyond typing code—to truly understand how and why it works.

TekCasts focuses on pragmatic development: hands-on projects, real-world applications, and best practices that prepare you for professional software development.

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your expertise, my courses and screencasts are designed to provide real-world value while helping you master modern tools and workflows.

Join me on TekCasts and take your skills to the next level!

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