A developer explains why they won't enable 'full null support' in Adobe ColdFusion 2025 after testing the feature.
Microsoft's latest Azure IaaS and Azure Local updates for October 2025, covering new features, VM retirements, and firewall enhancements.
Explains how to disable thread safety checks in Entity Framework for performance, with warnings about risks and proper usage.
Introduces a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for dev.to, enabling AI tools to access and interact with the platform's articles, tags, and user data.
Explains how to add descriptive names to data-driven test cases in xUnit by overriding the ToString() method in test data records.
A discussion on open source funding, sustainability, and the Open Source Pledge with Chad Whitacre, exploring how companies can support projects they rely on.
Analyzes Microsoft's inclusion of GitHub Copilot hints in .NET documentation, questioning if it's advertising and discussing its implications.
A guide to creating a custom 404 error page in Blazor Web Apps for .NET 8, as the traditional <NotFound> router method no longer works.
Critiques a misleading LinkedIn performance tip about Entity Framework, explaining why dragging entire databases into memory is inefficient and offering the correct solution.
Explains the critical role of micro-segmentation in Azure network security, using analogies and Microsoft's zero-trust principles to advocate for proactive defense.
Explains a critical security misconception in Azure Network Security Groups: the 'VirtualNetwork' default rule allows traffic from more sources than expected, creating a vulnerability.
How to validate your ASP.NET Core Dependency Injection container configuration to catch errors early, ensuring all dependencies can be resolved.
A humorous exploration of C# ValueTuple's compiler behavior, especially with large numbers of elements.
A biweekly newsletter issue covering the latest news, tools, and tutorials in mobile automation, including iOS, Android, Flutter, and CI/CD.
Discusses the pros and cons of soft deleting database records, including implementation, performance, and alternatives.
Explains the new UUID v7 (GUID) generation in .NET 9, highlighting its sortable timestamp structure and usage.
Explains how Entity Framework protects against SQL injection in LINQ queries but warns of risks when using raw SQL, highlighting safer alternatives.
Explains how HttpClient's await behavior works with response headers vs. body, and how to control it using HttpCompletionOption.
JDK 20-23 updates for Unicode CLDR Version 42, covering locale data changes and parsing enhancements for date/time strings.
C# 13 may allow the use of 'ref' and 'unsafe' in iterators and async methods, addressing current limitations with references and spans.
