Some of my recent thoughts on design, development, and the tech industry.
Scaling ASP.NET Core Applications with Docker and Kubernetes: A Practical Guide
A comprehensive guide to containerizing ASP.NET Core applications, managing them with Docker Compose for development, and orchestrating production deployments with Kubernetes.
Entity Framework Core Performance Optimization: Querying, Tracking, and Caching Strategies
Advanced EF Core optimization techniques including query analysis, lazy loading pitfalls, change tracking, batch operations, and caching patterns for production APIs.
Entity Framework Core Performance Optimization: Querying, Tracking, and Caching
Advanced EF Core optimization techniques including query analysis, lazy loading pitfalls, change tracking, batch operations, and caching patterns.
Building Resilient APIs: Advanced ASP.NET Core Patterns for Production
Deep dive into production-grade API development patterns including dependency injection, middleware architecture, error handling, and implementing robust health checks.
Async/Await Mastery in C#: Patterns, Pitfalls, and Performance
Deep dive into asynchronous programming in C# covering async/await patterns, deadlock prevention, concurrent operations, and optimization strategies.
CI/CD Pipeline Automation: From Code Commit to Production in Minutes
Practical guide to implementing automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and cloud deployments for ASP.NET Core applications.
Testing Backend Services: Unit, Integration, and Contract Testing
Comprehensive guide to testing strategies for backend applications including unit testing patterns, integration testing with real dependencies, and API contract testing.
Docker Compose Mastery: Multi-Container Development Environments for ASP.NET Core
Complete guide to using Docker Compose for realistic local development environments, including database integration, networking, and production-like scenarios.
Real-Time Communication with ASP.NET Core: WebSockets, SignalR, and gRPC
Complete guide to implementing real-time features including WebSocket fundamentals, SignalR best practices, and gRPC for high-performance communication.
Designing Scalable Backend Architectures: From Monolith to Microservices
Strategic approach to backend architecture evolution, including domain-driven design, service boundaries, communication patterns, and scaling considerations.
Scaling ASP.NET Core Applications with Docker and Kubernetes: A Practical Guide
A comprehensive guide to containerizing ASP.NET Core applications, managing them with Docker Compose for development, and orchestrating production deployments with Kubernetes.
