A guide on using PowerShell and a matrix/spreadsheet approach to visualize and audit Active Directory group memberships for IT administration.
Tips for using Google BigQuery's public datasets while managing and minimizing query costs, including using the free tier and setting budgets.
AWS re:Invent 2019 session on using AWS CloudFormation, OpsWorks, and Systems Manager for high-velocity infrastructure as code and service delivery.
A personal reflection on the author's life journey through the 2010s, covering career, family, and personal growth.
Explores self-supervised learning, a method to train models on unlabeled data by creating supervised tasks, covering key concepts and models.
A personal story about using software and technology to reconnect family through old photos and DNA analysis, highlighting software's vital role in modern life.
A guide outlining the rights and responsibilities of engineering managers, focusing on feedback, team care, and leadership principles.
Developer open-sources his old Windows Phone 7.x and 8.x apps on GitHub under the MIT license.
Explores SQL Server's Memory-Optimized TempDB Metadata feature, which reduces contention by moving system tables into memory, with a performance test demonstration.
A guide to writing and automating UI/integration tests for Flutter apps using Flutter Driver and running them with Codemagic CI/CD.
A developer creates a nostalgic hack by connecting a line printer to a Linux shell using Go, emulating an old-school teletypewriter (TTY).
Explains SQL Server 2019's new support for creating database snapshots that include in-memory (Hekaton) filegroups, a previously unsupported feature.
Analyzes source control options for game development, focusing on challenges with binary assets and team workflows.
A review of using AI and data science to manage a Fantasy Premier League team over the first 10 gameweeks.
Guide on configuring Docker and Docker Compose to access private NuGet feeds from Azure Artifacts during containerized .NET builds.
A response to criticism of Friday software deployments, arguing that a healthy, low-risk deploy ecosystem is better for engineers than blanket bans.
Explains the new Resumable TDE Scan feature in SQL Server 2019 and Azure SQL Database, detailing its commands and benefits for system availability.
Summary of key new features in SQL Server 2019 Standard Edition, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and performance enhancements.
Applying mental toughness principles from elite sports to software engineering, focusing on overcoming mental barriers and personal excellence.
A software testing professional reflects on keynoting at Selenium Conference seven years after first attending, discussing the evolution of test automation.
