Explore alternative frameworks and technologies beyond Microsoft's offerings in this conference talk. Dive into NancyFX, Dapper, and PostgreSQL as potential solutions to common web development challenges. Gain insights into "The Blub Paradox" and its implications for programming languages and frameworks. Discover the benefits of PostgreSQL and effective JavaScript integration. Learn about currying in F# and its practical applications. Challenge your comfort zone and expand your perspective on .NET development by examining these lesser-used but powerful alternatives to ASP.NET MVC/Core, Entity Framework, and SQL Server.