Simon Waight is a software developer and technical blogger who writes about Microsoft developer events, GitHub Copilot, AI applications, and modern web development with practical insights for developers.
186 articles from this blog
A curated list of developer-focused sessions at Microsoft Ignite 2021, tailored for Australian developers, covering Azure, cloud-native, and low-code topics.
A tutorial on building an automated stock checker for gaming consoles using Playwright, Azure Functions, and Twilio for notifications.
A tutorial on building an Alexa Skill using Python and Azure Functions, including debugging and setup steps.
Automate creating monthly Azure update PowerPoint presentations using an Azure Function written in Python and the python-pptx library.
A guide to building a free URL shortener/tracker using Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and Azure, focusing on cost control and free-tier services.
A guide to the best developer-focused sessions at Microsoft Build 2021, filtered for Australian time zones and covering various programming languages and cloud technologies.
A guide to deploying containerized .NET Framework applications to Kubernetes on Azure, covering cluster setup and configuration.
A technical guide on migrating a legacy ASP.NET MVC application to Windows Containers, covering prerequisites, tooling, and upgrade steps.
A guide to the most valuable Microsoft Ignite March 2021 sessions for Australian developers, covering .NET, Azure, AI, and career growth.
A guide exploring the reasons, benefits, and limitations of containerizing existing .NET Framework applications using Windows Containers.
A guide to adding OAuth2 authentication to a Meetup API custom connector for Azure Logic Apps after API changes.
Explains the differences between Azure Availability Sets and Availability Zones for building resilient cloud architectures.
A guide on using Python in Azure Functions to process binary files, focusing on reading and writing with Blob triggers and output bindings.
A curated list of recommended developer and IT Pro sessions for Microsoft Ignite 2020, tailored for Australian attendees.
A retrospective on the first virtual Serverless Days ANZ 2020 conference, covering event planning, speaker submissions, and key highlights.
A technical guide on building a virtual event platform using Microsoft Azure services like App Service and Azure AD B2C, focusing on SaaS solutions and pay-as-you-go pricing.
Explores using Azure Event Grid to manage service dependencies and simplify communication in serverless architectures, improving maintainability.
A curated list of must-see sessions for developers at Microsoft Build 2020, focusing on languages, tools, and Azure.
How to use the free version of Microsoft Teams to share files with a community, including creating anonymous view-only links via SharePoint.
A guide on setting up Microsoft Teams for free to manage and connect a tech user group, covering features and step-by-step setup.
