Introduction and tutorial for the new Azure PowerShell Az module, covering installation, usage, and migration from AzureRM.
Argues that method chaining should be a core language operator, analyzing its problems in JavaScript/jQuery and proposing a built-in solution.
A personal reflection on the importance of digital privacy, arguing it's a fundamental right and suggesting alternatives to major tech services.
Argues against signing Contributor License Agreements (CLAs) in open-source projects, claiming they undermine contributor rights and project freedom.
Explores the concept of headless web development by drawing an analogy between modular camera lenses and decoupled, single-responsibility software components.
A wrap-up of a blog series documenting all built-in Terraform interpolation functions, including project reflections and lessons learned.
Explains how to use Microsoft R Client for multi-threaded parallel computing to speed up R calculations beyond vanilla R's single-threaded limits.
Explores using attribution text in PowerShell's BurntToast module for Windows toast notifications, detailing current limitations and workarounds.
A guide to using asset catalogs and custom bundles on iOS to create a theming system for apps.
A technical tutorial exploring the new drag and drop CDK in Angular Material 7, from basic setup to creating a re-orderable list.
Analysis of a bug in New Zealand's official pseudo-random number generator used for electoral vote counting, based on the Wichmann-Hill algorithm.
An article explaining the fundamentals of software testing, from basic assertions to advanced frameworks, and how to build your own testing tools.
A guide on setting up and using CSS Modules for styling components in a create-react-app project without extra configuration.
A guide on adding and using Sass for styling in a create-react-app project, including setup and component examples.
A guide to remembering and effectively using CSS Grid properties by grouping them into logical categories like explicit grid, gaps, alignment, and implicit grid.
A guide to managing environment-specific configuration (like API keys and URLs) in Xcode projects using plist files and xcconfig build settings.
A tutorial on managing global state in React using built-in features like props and state lifting, avoiding Redux for simpler applications.
A tutorial on setting React state without constructors using class fields and alternative patterns like HOCs and render props.
Explains Java 11's new release model, licensing changes (Oracle JDK vs OpenJDK), and long-term support implications for developers.
SQL LocalDB Wrapper v2 released, a .NET library for programmatically managing SQL Server LocalDB instances, now with .NET Core support.
