Introduction I start to write this article to know more about message brokers and Event Streaming Platforms, and to understand more about how Event-Driven applications work. Message brokers and event streaming platforms are two important technologies that are used to decouple applications and enable asynchronous communication. Message brokers are a...

Contents Limited growth opportunities Burnout Lack of recognition and appreciation Challenging team dynamics and collaboration Poor company culture Uninspiring projects Low compensation and benefits Misalignment with company vision and values The burden of technical debt Toxic bosses Software developers are leaving their jobs. This should come as no surprise. When...

You’re probably familiar with SaaS, but how much do you know about PaaS and IaaS? As growing numbers of companies embark on all kinds of digital transformation, cloud computing services have become an important trend. We’re all busy building, creating, and storing data in the cloud these days. Services offering...

Embarking on a new web development project presents a crucial decision: selecting the right framework to bring your digital vision to life. In the dynamic landscape of web development technologies, three titans stand out for their robust capabilities, vibrant communities, and innovative features – Angular, React, and Vue.js. As we...

Contents Introduction What are the differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS? Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) IaaS vs. PaaS vs. SaaS market share Conclusion Introduction With the increased adoption of cloud environments, more and more businesses are moving away from on-premise IT solutions and have come to rely on...

SOLID principles make it easy for a developer to write easily extendable code and avoid common coding errors. These principles were introduced by Robert C. Martin, and they have become a fundamental part of object-oriented programming. In the context of .NET development, adhering to SOLID principles can lead to more...

Summary Far too many managers fail to give employee onboarding the critical attention it needs, leaving their newly hired workers lost in the weeds. When this happens, it can negatively impact your experience in a new role, resulting in low morale and feelings of isolation. Here’s what to do in...

High-performing teams expect their leader to enable them to make things better, Gillard-Moss said at QCon London. Independence in software teams can enable decision-making for faster delivery. Teams need empathy, understanding, and guidance from their managers. Something most driven and motivated engineers have in common is that they will have...

In this article, we will explore the different categories of C# data types. We will take an in-depth look into the distinctions between value types and reference types, understanding their nature and behaviors when instantiated, compared, or assigned. Value types In C#, there are two main categories of data types:...

Earlier I presented one useful design pattern to migrate to a monolithic application to microservices. This pattern is the Strangler Fig pattern and the article can be found here. Here some other specific microservices design patterns will be presented. What is a Microservice? As a reminder and before going into...

Indeed, when an individual decides to build a career in the Software Development field, there is one thing that always comes to his mind – How the career will progress, and what will be future opportunities? However, there are various worthwhile career opportunities after spending an adequate amount in the...

In this post I want to show how we can easily create a modal with vanilla JavaScript. It can have multiple open/close handlers thanks to querySelectorAll. First of all lets create the HTML structure for our modal. <div class="modal">   <span class="modal-backdrop"></span>   <div class="modal-content">     <div class="modal-header">       <h2...

Entity Framework Core (EF Core) is an incredibly powerful ORM that simplifies data access by abstracting much of the complexity of database interactions. However, this convenience can sometimes lead to performance bottlenecks if not used wisely. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most effective ways to optimize EF...

In today's digital age, choosing the right architecture is critical to the success of your web application. Microservices vs. Monolithic Architecture are two popular choices, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this blog, We will explore the key differences between Microservices and Monolithic Architecture in this...

Building a high-performing team of offshore software developers is not merely about recruiting the best offshore software developers or putting together a group of talented individuals; it is about creating one inseparable unit that works cohesively despite a physical distance. In this post, I will share my insights and experience...

Concurrency issues are common in any multi-user environment, especially when multiple users attempt to modify the same data simultaneously. In high-traffic applications, where thousands of users or processes may be reading or updating data at the same time, ensuring data consistency becomes even more critical. Without effective concurrency control, race...

In software development, writing clean, maintainable code is crucial for the long-term success of any project. However, even experienced developers can inadvertently introduce “code smells” — subtle indicators that something may be wrong with your code.   In C#, these code smells can manifest as long methods, large classes, or...

Key takeaways The key to effective data residency lies in understanding customer motivations, often unrelated to GDPR, and aligning technical solutions with contractual promises. Engaging with various stakeholders helps uncover specific project requirements and tailor data residency to meet customer needs. Establishing a clear "atom" as a fundamental unit for...

Intro What is the Result pattern? Basically it is a great way to write error-tolerant code that can be composed. Do you feel that phrase sounds familiar? If you like F# you are right, I’ve taken it from the Results documentation. The thing is functional languages have been using this...

In this article you will learn how to map objects in .NET using various techniques and libraries. We’ll explore what is the best way to map objects in .NET in 2024. What is object mapping What is object mapping and why do you need one in ASP.NET Core applications? Object...