I have written a few tutorials on Entity Framework already, but I’ve always used SQL Server. The reason is simple: It’s easy to use. Then I got a few questions and requests on how to use SQLite with entity framework in a C# project. In this tutorial, I am going...

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...

Picking the right database for your web app is a big deal – it’s one of the most important choices your development team will make. And with global web traffic expected to hit a massive 4.1 zettabytes per year by 2025, the pressure is on to find a database that...

JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages in web development, known for its flexibility and wide application across browsers and servers. But with great power comes great responsibility — maintaining clean, efficient, and readable code is crucial, especially when multiple developers are collaborating on a project. In this...

Choosing the right architecture style is important for applications that should be scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business requirements. Each architecture style has unique characteristics, and the choice can impact how the application performs, scales, and evolves. This article explores the top 10 software architecture styles you should know and...

Imagine having to restart WhatsApp whenever you anticipate a new message, or needing to reload the page every time you expect an update on the big game. That would be a terrible user experience! Today, users expect the UI to automatically update the moment information becomes available from the backend,...

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...

This article will guide you through creating a Contacts Manager application in React, styled with Bootstrap and enhanced with Font Awesome icons. The application will allow you to add, edit, and delete contacts using modal dialogs. Approach: Create a new React project using create-react-app. Create a reusable Modal component to...

Performance is a key factor that determines the success and user satisfaction of a web application. Users expect fast and responsive websites, and any delays or hiccups can result in frustration, abandoned sessions, and lost business opportunities. That's why it is important for developers to identify and address performance bottlenecks...

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...

Discover how OSINT and web scraping work together to gather actionable data at scale. Learn techniques, tools, challenges, and real-world applications. The internet is bursting with data, but not all of it is easy to gather or make sense of — especially when you need it fast. This is where...

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...

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...

The way we build software keeps evolving. While Clean Architecture has been a favorite for .NET developers, Vertical Slice Architecture is gaining attention with its feature-focused approach. So, let’s take a quick dive into Vertical Slice, compare it with Clean Architecture, and see if it might be the right fit...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...