Introduction In this blog post, I create an Azure Pipeline to monitor a GIT branch for changes and then build the code into a container, but what if you want…
Add Human Intervention into an Azure Pipeline
Create a YAML Pipeline in Azure DevOps
Introduction Most of the applications I build run on Kubernetes and therefore need to be containerised. As I use Azure DevOps for source control, tickets, unit testing and as a…
Boost Your C# Code’s Performance with BenchmarkDotNet
Introduction Performance optimisation is a crucial aspect of software development, especially when working on high-performance applications or libraries. Benchmarking your code allows you to identify bottlenecks, optimise critical sections, and…
Choose await/async over Task Alone
Introduction In C#, async/await and Task serve different purposes when it comes to asynchronous programming. async/await is a language feature that simplifies asynchronous code, while Task represents a unit of…
To Pass or Not To Pass a Cancellation Token
Introduction In C#, when working with asynchronous operations that support cancellation, it's a good practice to pass a CancellationToken when appropriate. However, whether you should always pass a CancellationToken depends…
Await vs. ContinueWith in Asynchronous Programming: Making the Right Choice
Introduction Asynchronous programming has become essential to modern software development, allowing applications to perform tasks efficiently without blocking the main thread. In C#, developers have access to powerful tools like…
Making Methods Async
Introduction In C#, you can use the async and await keywords to create asynchronous methods. However, not all methods can be easily turned into asynchronous methods using async Task. Whether…
Avoid async void
Introduction Asynchronous programming is a crucial aspect of modern software development, allowing applications to perform non-blocking operations and maintain responsiveness. In C#, asynchronous programming is accomplished using the async and…
Insomnia vs. Postman: A Guide to API Testing and Debugging Tools
Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern software applications, facilitating communication and data exchange between different systems. Ensuring your APIs' reliability, correctness, and performance is paramount to…
Insomnia: An API Testing and Debugging Tool
Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are crucial in modern software development, enabling systems to communicate and share data effectively. Ensuring the reliability and correctness of your APIs is essential, and…