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You can only catch so many errors when working with databases by looking at the code you write. It’s only when you start using your code against production data sets do you realize there’s an obvious mistake. Sure, your app...
Deleting records from an existing database is a contentious topic. Whether you should or shouldn’t destroy data is up for debate, with strategies like Event Sourcing and Soft-Deletes being prominent proponents of not ever deleting anything. Regardless, Users still see...
Nothing screams PRODUCTIVITY like real-time charts on a large dashboard, with every onscreen update beating to the heartbeat of your organization’s rhythm.
The HTTP specification is a living document constantly being evaluated and modified. While many developers may consider the specification “done”, many suggested HTTP methods are on the horizon that will allow you to do new and exciting things. One such...
While other database providers have made their place known within the .NET ecosystem, Microsoft’s SQL Server (MSSQL) and Azure flavor are still likely the most popular choice for .NET developers. The engine’s popularity is because Microsoft’ s SQL Server has...
Class diagrams can help you and your development team better understand the relationship of your domain models, especially as your application’s scope grows to meet the needs of your customers. In the long term, diagrams can also help you formulate...
If you’re building apps with .NET Minimal APIs, you’ll likely want to implement OpenAPI along with the OpenAPI’s UI interface. The UI interface allows API developers to give consuming clients the ability to learn more about the surface API related...
Part of software development is researching new tools and finding ways to integrate them with what you know and love. Given today’s technology landscape, having multiple products power your solution in new and exciting ways is not uncommon. While your...
As I work more consistently with the top-level style of .NET and ASP.NET Core applications, I find myself needing to do more start-up operations that have to occur before my application starts. Typically, in an ASP.NET Core application, the server...
ASP.NET Core has seen an overhaul to its authorization system in the form of authorization policies. As a developer, you can add several policies that can check claims, require an authenticated user, and even handle a custom requirement with any...
