Andy announces a pause in streaming to focus on launching Piccalilli, a front-end development publication, and mentions his CSS course.
Explains limitations of ONLINE rebuild for Rowstore indexes on tables with Columnstore Indexes in older SQL Server versions (2016, 2017).
A web developer reflects on eight years of blogging, the switch to 11ty, and plans for more tutorials on accessible web development.
A guide to building and publishing Docker images to Docker Hub using GitHub integration, without needing Docker installed locally.
A review of major tech trends from the 2010s, focusing on the explosive growth and impact of public cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
AWS re:Invent 2019 session on using AWS CloudFormation, OpsWorks, and Systems Manager for high-velocity infrastructure as code and service delivery.
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 technical comparison of built-in security features and secure coding practices in React and Angular frameworks.
A tutorial on scaling Kubernetes deployments programmatically using a .NET Core API and the KubernetesClient library.
Explains how to create and use XAML Markup Extensions to simplify setting custom icons in UWP/WinUI applications.
Explains Azure Availability Zones for high availability, covering concepts, supported resources, and comparisons with Availability Sets.
Discusses proposals to limit JavaScript and other resources in browsers to improve web performance, comparing WebKit's idea to Chrome's Never-Slow Mode.
A technical overview of the evolution of large-scale pre-trained language models like BERT, GPT, and T5, focusing on contextual embeddings and transfer learning in NLP.
A database expert reviews their 2018 speaking engagements and blog output, focusing on Columnstore Indexes, Graph Databases, and Batch Execution Mode.
Guide to controlling IKEA Trådfri and other Zigbee bulbs without vendor gateways using a custom CC2531 USB dongle and open-source software.
Explains the slice() function in Terraform for extracting subsets from lists, with examples and use cases.
Key focus areas for hiring a VP of Engineering for a small, growing team, covering culture, automation, and team mentorship.
A guide to implementing integration testing for Node.js microservices using the Pact.js framework for consumer-driven contract testing.
A developer creates a Battleship game board using CSS Grid and minimal JavaScript as part of a personal challenge to build CodePen projects.
Update on a bug fix for Compiled Bindings in Windows 10 SDK, requiring FallbackValue to be explicitly set for proper null handling.
