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postman, tests, best practices

Writing effective Postman tests

Learn how to write effective Postman tests

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pull requests, azure devops, reporting

Report on team activity for DevOps Pull Requests

Learn how to report on team activity for DevOps Pull Requests

File Signature Checks in .NET cover image

file signature, file validation, security

File Signature Checks in .NET

Information on how to validate file signatures in .NET

playwright, best practices, test automation

Playwright best practices

Some gems of Playwright best practices

Technical analysis checklist cover image

technical analysis, checklist, agile

Technical analysis checklist

A checklist for technical analysis

Useful Azure DevOps Boards queries cover image

azure devops boards, queries, sprint planning

Useful Azure DevOps Boards queries

A collection of some useful Azure DevOps Boards queries.

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azure, pipelines, deployment

Promotion deployment strategy Azure pipelines

Promote your application through different environments using Azure pipelines

OWASP ZAP API scan automation with Azure Pipelines cover image

owasp zap, api scan, azure pipelines, automation

OWASP ZAP API scan automation with Azure Pipelines

Automation of OWASP ZAP API scans with Azure Pipelines

structurizr, C4, diagrams as code

Structurizr local setup

Setup guide for Structurizr local setup

Angular, Upgrade, Angular 18

Upgrading Angular

Upgrading Angular - Lessons from a 13 to 18 move.

Linting, .NET, Roslyn

Linting in .NET

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pull request template, pull request, code review

Documenting individual roles and responsibilities

Your Guide to Who Does What

Cultivating a Comprehensive Project Wiki cover image

wiki, documentation, project wiki

Cultivating a Comprehensive Project Wiki

Project Transparency and Efficiency

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pull request template, pull request, code review

Enriching Code Review Culture with Pull Request Templates

Enriching Code Review Culture

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Custom Instructions in ChatGPT, Advanced ChatGPT Customization, ChatGPT for Experienced Developers

Tailoring ChatGPT Responses with Custom Instructions

Explore how to tailor ChatGPT's responses to fit specialized professional needs, particularly in software engineering.

pull requests, best practices, git

Pull Request Guidelines

practices for disciplined development with GIT and PRs

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Temporal, SystemVersioned, SQL

How to modify data in a temporal/versioned table

modify data in temporal tables

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API Design, OpenAPI Best Practices, API Development Tips

API Design Guidelines for Success

Discover the essential principles of creating robust and user-friendly APIs in our comprehensive guide on API Design Guidelines.

TypeScript and Angular Standards cover image

typescript, angular, standards

TypeScript and Angular Standards

practices for disciplined development

3 Key life lessons Photography has taught me. cover image

photography, lessons

3 Key life lessons Photography has taught me.

conventions, web api

Web API Conventions

Standardize API definitions in ASP.NET

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Scrutor, Dependency Injection, Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection

Dependency injection with Scrutor

Compliment Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection

Effective Git Management Guide cover image

Git Best Practices, Effective Git Workflow, Git Collaboration Techniques

Effective Git Management Guide

Master the art of disciplined Git usage with our guide on best practices for commits, branch management, and pull requests.

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Custom Exceptions, Serializable Exceptions in .NET, Exception Handling Best Practices

Dotnet must know - Serializable Exceptions

Learn why serialization and implementing the four core constructors of Exceptions are essential for robust exception handling and debugging, and how to enforce these practices using unit tests.

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roslyn rules, coding standards, cancellation

Must know Roslyn rules - Cancellation Tokens

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SOAP, Postman, HTTP

Consuming SOAP Services with the HttpClient

Consuming Legacy SOAP Services with the HttpClient

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SOAP, Postman, HTTP

How to Create SOAP Requests Using Postman

Clean Architecture, APorts & Adapters, Onion Architecture

Clean Architecture

This article summarizes the principles of Clean Architecture based on my own experiences using this architecture in different scenarios.

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GDPR Compliance in AWS, EU Data Privacy Laws, AWS Best Practices for GDPR

GDPR technological implementation research (AWS Cloud)

Explore the intricacies of implementing GDPR compliance within the AWS Cloud. This research provides in-depth technical recommendations and best practices to secure personal data and adhere to EU data protection laws on the AWS platform.

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Azure DevOps Best Practices, CI/CD Pipeline Optimization, Azure Pipelines Conventions

Azure Pipelines Standards and Practices

Discover the best practices for setting up and managing Azure Pipelines for your projects.

testing, xunit, jest, fluentassertions

Testing Best Practices

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Software Development Best Practices, Coding Standards and Practices, .NET Development Standards

General Software Development Standards and Practices

This guide covers a comprehensive range of topics, from effective documentation and programming principles to best practices in Git and .NET development, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software.

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Developer Machine Setup Automation, Efficient Software Developer Machine Configuration, Developer Productivity Enhancement

Automating developer machine setup

Say goodbye to manual developer machine configuration hassles and discover a more efficient way to set up your developer environment with Chocolatey, and a simple JavaScript script.

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.net unit tests, mocking frameworks, efficient software testing

Adopt AutoMock with Autofac and Moq

Learn how AutoMock simplifies mocking of service dependencies, reduces test maintenance, and enhances test suite robustness

Software Incident Management, Technical Documentation, Run Books

Adopt run books

Discover the essential role of run books in streamlining incident management and maintenance scenarios

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AWS IAM role, AWS CLI assume role, AWS Identity and Access Management

How to assume an AWS IAM role via the CLI

Learn how to assume an AWS IAM role via the CLI with this step-by-step guide.

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IIS, CryptographicException, Load User Profile

Resolve Cryptographic Exceptions in IIS

An IIS deployed application throwing a CryptographicException with the message System cannot find the specified file can be a perplexing issue.

Architecture Decision Records, Software Design, Team Collaboration

Adopting decision records

Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) serve as a crucial tool in documenting software design choices that address significant functional or non-functional requirements in architecture.