Crafting code and saving lives
I’m working on a project which returns data back as json from a ASP.NET Core application. Part of this data is an enum and would return the interget index by default. However, that’s not helpful and I want it to return the string of the enum and not the index. By adding the JsonOptions I’m …
To create a hosted Redis cache on Azure start be going to the portal at https://portal.azure.com Next select add resource and search for Redis. Fill out the fields in the create Redis cache blade and click create. Now it will take 10-20 min to create a basic tier cache via the portal. To speed …
Reflecting on the first few weeks of 2018 has helped me realize that I’m successfully working towards my year end goals. But in doing so, I was missing a clearly defined statement which I can use as a measuring stick to ask myself, “is what I’m doing helping me fulfill my mission?” In 2017 I …
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I was working on a project recently where I wanted to update some variables in the source code at build time. On top of that, I wanted these variables to be hard coded into the output of the application and not modifiable via a configuration file. A great use case would be rebranding (or white …
As 2017 draws to a close, I’m looking forward to 2018 and building upon the progress I made this past year. My theme for 2018 is to be more involved in the community. To do this, I need to improve on my speaking skills, mainly by crafting entertaining talks that are NOT boring, and I …
I was recently asked what software I have installed on my machine. So here is my list of software I have installed on my machine to help me as a Full-Stack .Net Developer: Visual Studio 2017 | Download I have an MSDN subscription witch gives me an Enterprise License. The main feature I use that …
This month I built a smart mirror with my dad and daughter, making this a project that spanned across 3 generations. The idea started a few years ago with the novelty of a smart mirror. But before I was going invest the time and money to make one, I needed a practical reason to build …
In preparing for my upcoming presentation at SQL Saturday Vancouver, I needed to setup Redis locally in case of poor internet during my presentation. One of the reasons I went with Redis on Docker is that I can stand up multiple Redis databases and create new ones quickly. First download and install docker for Windows …
Yesterday I participated in my first Code Newbie Twitter chat and it was Awesome! I was able into interact with fellow developers of all levels, from those considering joining the profession to seasoned experts with years of experience from all over the globe. What struck me most was the support and encouragement everyone was providing, proving …
One of the things I love with programming is debugging. On my recent projects, I have implemented logging via NLog with Application Insights which greatly improves my debugging time.