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Navigating the AZ-305: My Journey to Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

Nov 27, 2024 · 2 min read · As a software engineering enthusiast, I recently conquered the AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions certification, and I'm excited to share my experience with fellow tech professionals and Azure aspirants. First Impressions: A D...

My Journey to AZ-104: Bridging Traditional Infrastructure and Cloud

Nov 18, 2024 · 2 min read · Professional Background Over the past 15 years, I've held diverse roles that have shaped my technical expertise: System Administrator Network Engineer NOC Engineer SOC Engineer Platform Engineer Sr Platform Engineer Sr Cloud Engineer I share...

Architecting for Application Requirements in Azure

Nov 16, 2024 · 2 min read · When designing applications for Azure, it's not easy to consider all the crucial factors to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability. Here are some key points to keep in mind: Azure-specific architecture considerations: Leverage Azu...

Reflections on a "Dud" Project: Lessons Learned from WaitLiist

Oct 17, 2024 · 3 min read · As developers, not every project we undertake becomes a resounding success. my recent venture, WaitLiist, serves as a prime example of a project that didn't quite hit the mark. However, even in failure, there are valuable lessons to be gleaned. Let's...

Modeling Users and Posts with C# and Entity Framework Core in ASP.NET Core Web API

May 9, 2024 · 3 min read · Introduction Creating a RESTful API with ASP.NET Core is a popular choice among developers who work with C#. In this tutorial, we will walk through modeling two entities—users and Posts—using Entity Framework Core (EF Core) and then expose them via a...