Explains statistical methods for estimating means in small domains or subpopulations, focusing on smoothing direct estimates using models like Fay-Herriot.
Explains how to use xUnit's TheoryData<T> for type-safe parameterized tests in C#, replacing untyped IEnumerable<object[]> data.
A personal experience report on preparing for and passing the Microsoft AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals certification exam.
Explores performance analysis in the SObjectizer actor framework, focusing on throughput, latency, and factors like service time and waiting time.
Explores new lock statement patterns in .NET 9, comparing the new Lock class with traditional Monitor-based locking and showing performance benchmarks.
Explains why using multiple boolean parameters in functions is problematic and demonstrates cleaner refactoring techniques.
A guide to configuring Multi-User Authorization (MUA) with Resource Guard to add a security layer for critical Azure Backup operations.
A hands-on guide to using different catalogs, including Apache Hive, with Flink SQL, covering installation, configuration, and practical insights.
An updated visual mind map of LINQ features and operations, now including all additions up to .NET 9.
A guide to creating custom tools (functions) for the Azure OpenAI Assistants API, including setup, definition, and execution.
Explores the concept of 'intellectual debt' in AI and software systems, comparing it to The Sorcerer's Apprentice and arguing for open society principles as a solution.
Part 9 of a Terraform series explains how to define and use variables in Azure Terraform scripts, covering types, values, and best practices.
A developer discusses the poor performance of Godot 4 games on Android, shares observations, and seeks community solutions.
Explores new .NET 9 enhancements to the SearchValues object, enabling efficient string searches alongside character lookups.
Explains evolutionary design in software development as a middle path between over- and under-design, emphasizing simplicity and refactoring.
Explores three new LINQ methods added in .NET 9: CountBy, AggregateBy, and Index, with code examples.
Explores alternatives to the deprecated BinaryFormatter in .NET 8, focusing on JSON and MessagePack for object serialization.
A Django contributor shares a detailed list of proposed improvements for the Django web framework, including developer sprints, documentation changes, and new features.
A critique of AutoMapper for C# object mapping, advocating for compile-time source generators like Mapperly as a simpler, more maintainable alternative.
Explores how const strings in C# can be modified using unsafe code and string interning, despite being compile-time constants.
