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Multi-tenancy is a complex topic with a generally understood definition, yet the devil is in the details. From a high level, Multi-tenancy is the idea that a single codebase can support many users in what they perceive as unique-to-them silos....
While ASP.NET Core is a robust web framework, it lacks some core features that make executing a creative-focused site more straightforward. One of those features is the ability to generate a sitemap. If folks can’t find your content, then for...
If you’ve done any frontend development in the past decade, you’ve likely interacted with Bootstrap, a toolkit focused on providing developers with CSS layout rules and components. Additionally, no frontend toolkit is complete with the accompanying JavaScript to make components...
I maintain an ASP.NET Core enhancement library focused on integrating HTMX naturally into your web development workflow. It works great, but I must admit that HTMX is doing much of the heavy lifting regarding developer experience; it’s incredible! That said,...
If you’re building web applications, you’ll likely have to write some JavaScript, so why not write the best JavaScript you can? The JavaScript ecosystem has evolved with an emphasis on performance and user experience, and if you’ve avoided writing JavaScript...
Sharing is caring, and what’s more affectionate than sharing Razor Pages functionality with the .NET community? Well, a lot of other things, but sharing Razor Pages can help you deliver functionality to the other developers that would otherwise be difficult...
What is more frustrating than a sem-working solution, am I right? Unfortunately, when it comes to JSON serialization, that can mean getting some of the data sometimes. You’re left scratching your head and asking, “Why is my data not coming...
There exist extension points in .NET that allow you to verify the starting state of your application. Validating configuration can be helpful when you know that without certain elements, there’s no reason to start the application. One of those configuration...
Building applications is a virtuous circle of learning about problems, finding solutions, and optimizing. I find optimizing an application the most fun, as it can help you squeeze performance out from surprising places.
I love many things about static site generators, but I mainly enjoy the challenge of building a fast user experience, given development time constraints. The constraints force me to be mindful of every new feature I add, the content I...
