Introducing the experimental Bicep Test Framework for validating and testing Azure Bicep infrastructure-as-code templates.
Introduces the new deployer() function in Bicep 0.32 for Azure IaC, enabling dynamic access to the deploying principal's identity.
A new video series offering short, digestible tutorials and demos on Bicep for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), starting with GitHub Copilot and the Bicep visualizer.
Explains the new az.deployer().objectId function in Bicep v0.32 for retrieving the principal ID of the Azure deployment executor.
Guide to migrating an existing Azure Firewall to Firewall Policy management using Bicep for improved features and infrastructure-as-code control.
Explains how to publish Bicep modules to Azure Container Registry with source code visibility using the experimental publishSource feature.
A guide to using the experimental compileTimeImports feature in Azure Bicep to export and import variables, functions, and types between files.
A hands-on exploration of Microsoft's Radius, an open-source tool for describing, deploying, and managing applications using Bicep and Kubernetes.
Explains how to implement design-time validation and unit testing for Azure infrastructure using Bicep to improve IaC quality.
Exploring the new Bicep Deployment Pane in VS Code, a feature for validating, previewing, and deploying Azure infrastructure templates.
A detailed guide on using Azure Deployment Stacks with Bicep to manage resource lifecycles at scale, including a preview of upcoming features.
Introduces the new opinionated formatter for Bicep templates in VSCode, detailing its experimental features and configuration for code style consistency.
Explains how to correctly use Service Principal IDs (Client IDs vs. Object IDs) for Azure RBAC and Azure DevOps, fixing a common error.
Bicep v0.18.4 introduces native support for Bicep parameter files (.bicepparam), including decompilation and deployment features.
Upcoming Bicep parameter files (.bicepparam) will replace JSON, offering cleaner syntax and better tooling for Azure infrastructure-as-code deployments.
Explains how to use the new MaxAgeInDays configuration in Bicep's linter rules to control allowed Azure resource API versions.
A guide for Azure developers on five practical VSCode techniques to transition from ARM Templates to Bicep for Infrastructure as Code.
Exploring ChatGPT's ability to generate and improve Bicep templates for Infrastructure as Code, with examples and best practices.
A guide on creating Azure role assignments at different scopes (Management Group, Subscription, Resource Group) using Bicep infrastructure-as-code.
A GitHub repository containing slide decks and recordings from presentations on Azure Virtual Desktop, RDS, Bicep, and ARM templates.
