David Stevenson

David Stevenson

David Stevenson is Associate Publisher of Component Developer Magazine and fills the roles of Marketing Director and Senior Software Developer at EPS Software Corporation in Houston, TX.

Articles Authored

  • Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines

    Last updated: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2003 - May/June

    David Stevenson discusses developers and deadlines.

  • Interview with Microsoft's Steve Lipner

    Last updated: Monday, December 8, 2025

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2002 - November/December

    In this interview by David Stevenson, Microsoft security leader Steve Lipner describes the company-wide security push—training some 8,500 developers under the Secure Windows Initiative and Trustworthy Computing—detailing threat modeling, code reviews, and process changes (secure-by-design/default/deployment) that reduced vulnerabilities, influenced Windows XP SP1 and .NET Server, introduced mitigations like the GS compiler flag and DLL search-order changes, and created tools and practices to bake security into development and deployment.

  • A developer's life...

    Last updated: Monday, December 8, 2025

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2002 - July/August

    In "A developer's life," David Stevenson explores the non-technical dimensions of developers' lives, highlighting the balance between personal experiences and professional roles. Through travel stories, including his family’s scenic trips in the Pacific Northwest and Barbara Peisch’s musical tour of Europe, Stevenson emphasizes the importance of life beyond coding. The article invites developers to reflect on their diverse backgrounds and interests, fostering a holistic view of their identities beyond software development.

  • User Groups - The Next Generation

    Last updated: Sunday, December 7, 2025

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2002 - July/August

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  • .NET Tools Round-Up

    Last updated: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2002 - May/June

    Since the first announcements of Microsoft's new .NET platform, ActiveX control developers and tool vendors have been scrambling to adjust their products and their marketing strategies. This article reports on the changing component market and points you to many of the newly announced .NET Developer Tools.Since the first announcements of Microsoft's new .NET platform, ActiveX control developers and tool vendors have been scrambling to adjust their products and their marketing strategies. This article reports on the changing component market and points you to many of the newly announced .NET Developer Tools.Since the first announcements of Microsoft's new .NET platform, ActiveX control developers and tool vendors have been scrambling to adjust their products and their marketing strategies.This article reports on the changing component market and points you to many of the newly announced .NET Developer Tools.Since the first announcements of Microsoft's new .NET platform, ActiveX control developers and tool vendors have been scrambling to adjust their products and their marketing strategies.This article reports on the changing component market and points you to many of the newly announced .NET Developer Tools.

  • .NET Tools Round-Up

    Last updated: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2002 - May/June

    May June 2002 Product News

  • Is it live or is it Memorex?

    Last updated: Thursday, October 9, 2025

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2002 - March/April

    David Stevenson surveys the trajectory of technology and brand adaptation, tracing Memorex’s shift from audio cassettes and data tapes to modern media and flash solutions, while paralleling the excitement and uncertainty surrounding Microsoft’s Visual Studio .NET launch. He contrasts hype with hands-on experience, urging readers to test new tools as they become available and to trust practical usage over speculation. The piece also promotes CODE Magazine’s evolving distribution, the DEVX partnership, and community participation, inviting readers to engage with ongoing innovations and future-oriented resources.

  • A developer's life...

    Last updated: Sunday, December 7, 2025

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2002 - January/February

    David Stevenson’s A developer’s life... surveys the non-technical side of being a coder, arguing that meaningful work extends beyond code into service, community, and family. Through brief vignettes—an IT administrator balancing National Guard duties, a den leader guiding Cub Scouts, and Jeff Burke’s Shriner clowning with puppets in children’s hospitals—the piece emphasizes how developers invest time and creativity in helping others, enriching both their lives and their professional world. The magazine invites readers to share personal after-hours endeavors as part of a broader, human-centered view of the profession.

  • Crawl, walk, run. Could be fun.

    Last updated: Saturday, December 6, 2025

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2002 - January/February

    David Stevenson analyzes Microsoft’s PDC reveal of .NET My Services pricing and rollout, arguing that Microsoft intends to monetize hosting-based services through a staged “crawl, walk, run” approach that favors larger organizations and imposes significant licensing fees on small developers, potentially deterring early participation even as some core services (Passport, Presence, Alerts) may be free. He emphasizes the tension between cutting-edge opportunity and cost, and considers how developers must decide whether to join or observe as Microsoft builds out the hosting infrastructure and business model.

  • A developer's life...

    Last updated: Friday, November 21, 2025

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2001 - Issue 2

    This page is dedicated to strictly non-technical aspects of our lives as a developers.After all, most developers are real people, too (except for automated code-generating programs, of course). Look here in each issue for commentary and insight into the struggles (and joys) of balancing life and logic, people and programming, fun and flowcharts, and (you fill in the blanks).You will be invited each time to think on a topic, then express yourself via email for possible inclusion in a future issue. Enjoy!

  • Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

    Last updated: Friday, November 21, 2025

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2001 - Issue 2

    David Stevenson reflects on three pleasant surprises: his unexpected return to publishing as CODE Magazine’s editor, the persistent shift toward “stateless” business communication (email-driven negotiations) and its tradeoffs, and the exciting independence and advances of Visual FoxPro 7—arguing that the magazine will deepen developer coverage, that distributed communication is here to stay despite its challenges, and that VFP7’s standalone direction and Web Services support bode well for its users.

  • Keeping Up

    Last updated: Saturday, December 6, 2025

    Published in: CODE Magazine: 2001 - Issue 1

    In "Keeping Up," David Stevenson highlights the significant technological shift brought by Microsoft's .NET framework and Visual Studio.NET, emphasizing that these changes represent a true paradigm shift for developers, far beyond incremental improvements. He underscores the need for developers to actively engage with new tools, languages like C#, and frameworks such as ADO.NET, and advocates using resources like Component Developer Magazine and specialized Tech Conferences to stay current. Stevenson also points to upcoming events and educational materials as essential for mastering these innovations, urging the developer community to embrace this transformative period with proactive learning and adaptation.