Replacing Swagger with Scalar in a Containerized Aspire.NET Project
Introduction In modern .NET projects, API documentation is a must. While Swagger has become the default choice, Scalar offers[…]
Injecting Environment Variables into React Apps in Docker on Azure
Introduction Environment-specific configuration is easy in backend systems. You use environment variables, and everything just works. But[…]
Embedding Static Data in C#: How to Pack Markdown, CSV, and Prompt Templates into Your Application
Introduction Whether you’re building an AI-powered app that needs rich prompt templates, a dashboard fed by CSV[…]
Create Lottie Animations in React
Effortless Animations in React with Lottie: A Step-by-Step Guide Introduction As developers, we’re always searching for ways[…]
Year in Code: Reflecting on 2024
As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a whirlwind year of coding,[…]
Make Stand-Ups Count: 8 Essential Tips for Effective Meetings
Stand-up meetings are meant to be brief and productive. The goal is to align your team quickly[…]
Local Development with Aspire, Blazor & SQL Server in a container
Aspire is a powerful tool that enhances the developer experience and boosts productivity. Developers generally prefer focusing[…]
Simplify Debugging with the [DebuggerDisplay] Attribute in C#
When working with complex classes in C#, the default debugger view can often overwhelm you with unnecessary[…]
Simple Data Seeding with Entity Framework my preferred way
A common challenge in developing database solutions is the insertion and updating of master data. By master[…]
LocalDB is not supported on this platform called Ubuntu
Experimenting with Ubuntu and Rider has been insightful, revealing that not everything is easier on Linux. One[…]
Login to Azure in a GitHub Action
I’m creating solutions on GitHub for Azure, aiming to deploy them easily via GitHub Actions. To achieve[…]
Building a Data Driven App with Blazor and Fluent UI
As some of my colleagues and friends may already know, I’m a live concert enthusiast. I think[…]
Start with ASP.NET Core, Blazor and Fluent UI
I’ve been away from real UI projects for a while, because of focusing on Azure backend things[…]
How I Taught ChatGPT to Read the Clock: Introducing Semantic Kernel
This article is a guide to developing your first semantic kernel app using dotnet and C#, enabling[…]
Checking App Settings at Startup
This article provides a comprehensive sample demonstrating how to effectively utilize app settings in ASP.NET Core applications.[…]
Embed Sample Data in Your Code
One of my favorite tricks for data-driven apps is to include sample data during development. This sample[…]
Auto Cleanup Azure Blob Storage
This article gives you a snippet to clean up your blob storage frequent, to keep only a[…]
Authorize User in Azure Functions in Isolated Mode
Alright, fellow cloud adventurers, let’s talk about Azure Functions and the wild ride that is .NET 8[…]
Enable and Disable Authentication With PowerShell
In a recent project, a unique challenge emerged: the need to temporarily remove authentication from an Azure[…]
Enhance Your .NET Console Applications with Spectre.Console
Console applications in .NET often lack visual appeal and interactivity. However, Spectre.Console emerges as my personal game-changer,[…]
Using User Defined Functions in Azure Stream Analytics Job
The Challenge Azure Stream Analytics exclusively supports functions written in .NET Standard 2.0. Handling JSON data often[…]
Updating a running Azure Stream Analytics Job
The Problem Stream Analytics Jobs are a powerful means of analyzing and distributing incoming data to various[…]
Export GitHub Pull Requests
The Problem: Export Old Pull Requests from GitHub For various (perhaps less than rational) reasons, I find[…]