How to build Docker Containers with Cake
we will explore how we can use Cake to build and publish our Docker containers to a Docker Container Registry in this example we will be using Github Container Registry.
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How to connect to databases in Rider
Improve your development workflow by connecting to your database within your IDE
Book Review: Software Architecture by Example
Design system solutions using modern architectural patterns and practices. This book discusses methods to keep a system responsive, even when it is being constantly updated, extending a system’s functionality without changing the core code, methods of maintaining data history, and designing a distributed transactional system.
What is this Directory.Build.props file all about?
With introduction of MsBuild we can now manage all these property settings and more in a single file that we can place in the Root of our solution directory along our solution file and it will be applied to all projects defined in the solution automatically.
Book Review: Software Architecture The Hard Parts
All software architecture decisions involve some sort of trade off. This books equips you with the means to make the best choices.
Book Review: Dependency Injection
presents core DI patterns in plain C#, so you’ll fully understand how DI works, covers integration with standard Microsoft technologies like ASP.NET MVC, and teaches you to use DI frameworks like Structure Map, Castle Windsor, and Unity.
How to install and test nuget template packages locally
To pack a nuget package for testing locally is actually a fairly trivial process of using the dotnet pack and defining a local folder you want your package to be located.
How to use the Strategy Pattern in C#
The strategy design pattern splits the behavior (there are many behaviors) of a class from the class itself. This has some advantages, but the main draw back is that a client must understand how the Strategies differ.
Book Review: API Design Patterns
API Design Patterns lays out a set of design principles for building internal and public-facing APIs.
Book Review: Principles of Web API Design
does a great job addressing and providing the relevant information needed to deliver effective web API’s. Spoiler alert, that audience is not exclusively software developers. The information in this book will be of immense value to a number of roles in a project. Business Analyst, Product Owners, Project Managers, Quality Assurance etc.
How to Implement Vertical Slice Architecture
vertical slice architecture separates applications into “vertical slices”, representing the part of each layer that creates a specific feature
Book Review: Calling Bullsh*t
Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.
How to Build .NET Minimal APIs
Exploring the .net minimal Api templates and the how and why they can be useful for developers
How to access Microk8s dashboard without proxy
Quick tutorial on how to enable access to the microk8s dashboard externally without having to use dashboard-proxy
Censorships in freemarkets
Thoughts and opinions on Censorship, free markets, disinformation and misinformation on the internet and whether it is right for the free markets to action to mitigate the effects.
The importance of Self Custody
self-custody in crypto refers to holders’ sole responsibility to handle and store their information data such as private keys.
Book Review: Life after the state
Thought-provoking and original, anyone concerned how big and bloated government has become must read this book. Dominic Frisby asks the kind of questions that those in Westminster need to start asking.
How Blockchain uses Cryptography
Blockchains make use of two types of cryptographic algorithms, asymmetric-key algorithms, and hash functions. Hash functions are used to provide the functionality of a single view of blockchain.
In this post we explore the fundamentals of Cryptography in blockchain
Product Review: Ledger nano X
Intuitive crypto wallet – perfect for beginners and veterans alike. Features a secure certified chip (CC EAL5+) designed to withstand sophisticated attacks, and to protect your valuable assets. Buy, sell, exchange and grow your crypto through our proprietary app: Ledger Live. All-in-one place.