--- title: "Khalil (@maniani) | Hashnode" description: "Khalil (@maniani) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work." url: "https://hashnode.com/@maniani" --- @maniani # Khalil @maniani · Joined October 2023 ### [How to Set Up SQL Server in Container Manager on your Synology NAS](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/how-to-set-up-sql-server-in-container-manager-on-your-synology-nas?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Running SQL Server on a Synology NAS is a great way to leverage your NAS for database hosting, especially for development and testing purposes. Using Docker, you can easily install SQL Server without the need for a dedicated machine. In this guide, I... 4 min read · [maniani.hashnode.dev](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/how-to-set-up-sql-server-in-container-manager-on-your-synology-nas?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 6, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-set-up-sql-server-in-container-manager-on-your-synology-nas/6702b2222c237e1e9fee2c7a) ### [Setting Up Inter-Communicating Docker Containers with Docker Compose in Python](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/setting-up-inter-communicating-docker-containers-with-docker-compose-in-python?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In today's software development landscape, containerization has become a pivotal practice, offering consistent environments for development, testing, and deployment. Docker, a leading containerization platform, allows developers to package applicatio... 4 min read · [maniani.hashnode.dev](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/setting-up-inter-communicating-docker-containers-with-docker-compose-in-python?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 21, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/setting-up-inter-communicating-docker-containers-with-docker-compose-in-python/664d0add98875a9e3b239ead) ### [Mapping an Entity to EntityDto and vice versa using AutoMapper](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/mapping-an-entity-to-entitydto-and-vice-versa-using-automapper?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) .NET 8 - AutoMapper & Data Transfer Objects (Dtos) 2 min read · [maniani.hashnode.dev](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/mapping-an-entity-to-entitydto-and-vice-versa-using-automapper?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 19, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/mapping-an-entity-to-entitydto-and-vice-versa-using-automapper/664a8b015ad29ac25dd57776) ### [A Brief Guide to Entity Framework EF 8 Implementation](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/a-brief-guide-to-entity-framework-ef-8-implementation?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Brief guide to adding EF Core components, setting up repositories and services 5 min read · [maniani.hashnode.dev](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/a-brief-guide-to-entity-framework-ef-8-implementation?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 19, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/a-brief-guide-to-entity-framework-ef-8-implementation/664a31ecf27b52e59cfe6653) ### [An Improved Method for Building APIs using Fast Endpoints](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/building-apis-using-fast-endpoints?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) While researching, I discovered a library called Fast Endpoints, which immediately intrigued me. At the time, I had been experimenting with Minimal APIs, appreciating their simplicity and performance compared to MVC Controllers. However, I found that... 3 min read · [maniani.hashnode.dev](https://maniani.hashnode.dev/building-apis-using-fast-endpoints?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 18, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-apis-using-fast-endpoints/664932ccff9a50c5c493006f)