PostgreSQL in C# .NET with Npgsql, Dapper, and Entity Framework: The complete guide

One of the most used databases these days is PostgreSQL (aka Postgres). Its accomplishments include being the most popular DB [among professional developers] according to Stack Overflow survey of 2022, the database in all of the fastest TechEmpower benchmarks, and being the most advanced open source database (self-proclaimed). We’ll talk...

Examples of composition in C# — a simple guide for beginners

In software engineering, composition plays an important role in object-oriented programming. If you’ve come across other articles or videos I’ve put out about object-oriented programming, you’ll know that I try to push composition over inheritance as much as I can. This is strictly because I have seen overuse of inheritance...

File upload in ASP.NET Core 6 – detailed guide

In this article, let’s learn about how to perform file upload in ASP.NET Core 6. The file for upload can be of any format like image (jpg, BMP, gif, etc), text file, XML file, CSV file, PDF file, etc. We will learn how to design a web page that allows...

Using SVGs in React

Introduction In the world of making websites look good, pictures, especially images, are super important. They make up a big part (60%!) of what you see online, making websites more interesting and helping to share information. Among the many tools that developers use, React SVG stands out. It's like a...

Applicant Tracking Systems: Everything you need to know

Learn how applicant tracking systems (ATS) work, how they impact your job search, and how to create an ATS-friendly resume that will get you more job interviews. Most companies today, including over 97 percent of Fortune 500 companies, rely on an applicant tracking system, or ATS, to help them hire...

The 50 best CI/CD tools all DevOps teams should know in 2024

Discover the best CI/CD tools for your stack — including tools to help manage and optimize your continuous integration and delivery pipelines. The modern software development lifecycle comprises two key phases: continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery or deployment (CD). In both stages, automation reduces manual labor, minimizing human errors....

Caching strategies in .NET Core

Introduction Caching is a technique used to store frequently accessed data in a fast-access storage layer to improve application performance and reduce the load on backend systems. By serving data from the cache, we can avoid expensive database queries or API calls, resulting in faster response times and improved scalability....

Unlocking the power of Tasks: Your practical guide in C#

In today’s story we are going to talk about what Tasks are and have a brief introduction on the Task Parallel Library (TPL). We will also give a small preview of the Async & Task-Based Asynchronous Patterns. Tasks To begin talking about what tasks actually are, let’s take a step...

Модуль, пакет, библиотека, фреймворк: разбираемся в разнице

Разобрали ключевые отличия фреймворка от библиотеки и другими типами импортируемых объектов в Python с применением диаграмм. Реальные программы сложны и даже элементарный симулятор игральных костей требует большого количества кода. Чтобы упростить процесс, разработчики используют модульное программирование — разбивают задачи на более мелкие и более управляемые. Поэтому в языке программирования так...

Delegates in C#: A comprehensive guide

Introduction Delegates are a fundamental concept in C# that allow you to treat methods as objects. They provide a way to define a type that represents a reference to a method, enabling you to encapsulate and pass around methods as parameters, store them in variables, and invoke them whenever needed....

Turbocharging ASP.NET Core applications: A deep dive into performance optimizations

Performance is paramount when developing web applications. A slow, unresponsive application results in poor user experience, losing users, and possibly business. For ASP.NET Core developers, there are many techniques and best practices to optimize application performance. Let’s explore some of these approaches in this article. Understanding performance bottlenecks When we...

IoT basics: A guide to the Internet of Things for beginners

IoT implies physical objects linked via wireless and wired networks. It refers to a group of internet-connected devices that communicate independently over the internet without needing a person to mediate the information exchange. You might wonder how this varies from the “internet” as most individuals realize it. It’s not...

Table of contents Introduction Prerequisites Step 1: Create Action Groups Step 1.1: Action Groups Structure Step 1.2: Create Action Groups Step 1.3: Test Action Group Step 2: Create a new alert rule Step 2.1: Setup Conditions Step 2.2: Write Log Query Step 2.3: Associate Action Group Step 2.4: Test Alert...

Send alerts when website is down — Azure Application Insights availability test

Introduction Website downtime can be a critical issue for companies in industries such as Insurance, Healthcare, Finance, and Banking, especially for applications that are mission critical. It can lead to inconvenience for users and potentially result in significant financial losses. To proactively address this challenge, Azure Application Insights offers a...

Scenario: You are the web administrator for User Illusions, a virtual reality gaming company based in Hollywood, CA. You must ensure that your company website is up and running at all times. If an outage is detected, you must be notified so that you can take action quickly. You will...

Application Insights - Telemetry 1. How do I instrument (monitor/record/enabling to capture telemetry) an application? Autoinstrumentation - if you don’t have access to source code You only need to install the Application Insights SDK if: You require custom events and metrics. You require control over the flow of telemetry....

Techniques for optimizing SQL queries in a high-traffic application

Lesser-known techniques for optimizing SQL queries in a high-traffic application, especially when dealing with complex joins and indexing challenges The success of high-traffic applications hinges on the efficient performance of their underlying databases. As the complexity of SQL queries grows, especially those involving intricate joins and indexing challenges, query optimization...

.NET Framework developer roadmap in 2024 for beginners

If you are embarking on the journey to become a .NET Framework developer in 2024, you’re in for an exciting ride! The .NET ecosystem is vast and constantly evolving. To help you navigate this landscape effectively, we’ve compiled a comprehensive roadmap that outlines the essential skills and technologies you...