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Why you should reproduce problems reliably, document your investigation, test assumptions, and map dependencies before implementing fixes.

How avoiding navigation properties in EF Core eliminates N+1 queries and makes data dependencies explicit.

Using git worktrees to work on multiple branches simultaneously without managing local file changes.

A practical pattern for working with enums in API request models - storing as strings while keeping type-safe enum logic throughout your codebase.

Why I normalize data from multiple sources when saving to the database, not when displaying it. Using IoT temperature monitoring as a practical example.

A detailed guide on choosing between property getters and get methods in object-oriented programming, with practical examples and best practices for API design.

A structured approach to organizing AWS CloudFormation templates for containerized web applications, covering VPC networking, ECS Fargate, RDS, and automated deployment processes.

An in-depth exploration of implementing the Singleton pattern in Flutter applications, combining static and instance-based approaches for better maintainability.

How to detect and manage configuration drift in AWS CloudFormation stacks, ensuring infrastructure consistency and preventing unauthorized changes.

A comprehensive quick reference guide for managing Entity Framework Core migrations, including common commands and best practices for database schema updates.

A comprehensive guide to identifying and avoiding common practices that lead to unmaintainable code, with real-world examples and practical solutions.

Understanding how most software systems inherently function as ETL pipelines and how to leverage this perspective for better system design.

A practical approach to using Google Sheets as a lightweight backend solution, preserving existing business logic while avoiding unnecessary rebuilding of systems.

How prototyping reduces development risk by allowing safe experimentation and validation before making production changes, with practical examples and best practices.

How to simplify complex data processing loops by refactoring them into clear, maintainable transformation pipelines using functional programming concepts.

How to implement and manage correlation IDs in background tasks using Serilog in .NET Core applications for better logging traceability.

Why and how to use enumerated types instead of boolean flags for status fields, improving code maintainability and preventing future refactoring headaches.

A comprehensive guide to testing ProblemDetails responses in ASP.NET Core integration tests, ensuring proper error handling and RFC 7807 compliance.

Essential SSH configuration tips and troubleshooting guide for Windows users, including key management, connection setup, and common issues.

Common commands and best practices for managing Windows software installations using the Chocolatey package manager.

A collection of frequently used AWS CLI commands for managing cloud resources, with examples and practical use cases.

Essential commands and tips for managing Node.js versions with NVM and handling package dependencies with NPM.

A practical collection of PostgreSQL queries and commands for common database administration tasks, performance tuning, and maintenance operations.

A collection of essential RabbitMQ commands and configurations for common administration tasks, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

A systematic framework for tackling complex programming challenges, with practical strategies and mental models for efficient problem analysis and resolution.

A comprehensive collection of commonly used PowerShell commands and scripts for system administration and automation tasks.

A detailed guide on implementing Serilog logging in .NET Core worker services and Windows Service applications, with configuration examples and best practices.

A practical demonstration of pseudocode-driven development for designing maintainable software, with a real-world example from requirements to implementation.

A practical guide to implementing Excel file exports in .NET Core applications using ClosedXML library, with code examples and best practices.

Learn how to effectively override services in ASP.NET Core integration tests using ConfigureTestServices, with practical examples and testing patterns.

How to properly configure and manage test-specific application settings in ASP.NET Core integration tests, ensuring isolated and reliable test environments.

A step-by-step guide to setting up a PostgreSQL development environment using Docker Compose, including configuration, persistence, and common troubleshooting tips.

Implementing resilient HTTP requests in .NET Core applications using Flurl and Polly libraries, with examples of retry policies and error handling.

A comparison of approaches to building dynamic SQL queries in .NET applications, contrasting string concatenation with SqlKata's query builder for safer and more maintainable code.

Implementing strongly-typed configuration in .NET Core applications with built-in validation, using options pattern and data annotations.

A deep dive into diagnosing and fixing the N+1 query anti-pattern in ORMs, with practical examples of using eager loading and joins to improve database performance.

A guide to extending Select2's functionality using its adapter and decorator patterns, with practical examples for customizing appearance and behavior.

A practical guide to identifying and fixing Feature Envy code smell in C#, with step-by-step examples of moving behavior to where the data lives.

A summary of the Global Day of Coderetreat 2016 event in Skopje, featuring pair programming exercises, TDD practices, and coding challenges.

How to organize ASP.NET MVC5 projects using feature folders for better maintainability and separation of concerns, with practical examples and implementation details.

A practical guide to implementing the Specification pattern for cleaner and more maintainable business rule validation in your code.

A comprehensive guide to integrating Rhino Security with StructureMap in .NET applications for robust security management.

A comprehensive guide on implementing database versioning with FluentMigrator in .NET projects, including automated migrations, version control integration, and cross-database provider support.