Although a common project request, the creation of Excel documents from code can be a time-consuming endeavor. Introducing NetCore.Utilities.Spreadsheet which allows a single line of code to create consistent Excel exports.
Read Full ArticleExtension methods are a way of life for many developers, however, they prevent unique challenges for those striving for good Unit Test coverage within their application. In this post we explore a process that can be used to still leverage the extension methods AND achieve proper code coverage!
Read Full ArticleProper architecture is critical for all portions of your application. I often see corners cut when working with background tasks as individuals believe that it is hard to follow common patterns, such as Dependency Injection while working in these different environments. This post is an expansion of a prior post where I discuss HangFire & background tasks in .NET 5.
Read Full ArticleYour website and associated file/database assets are critical to your organization, understanding the options available to take control of your backups and ensure you are protected is critical. Azure AppService PaaS is a great tool, however, you should still play devil's advocate and have a plan in place to keep your own backups in case of an emergency. This post explores options.
Read Full ArticleManaging & publishing libraries for consumption by others is an often tedious task, the concepts of deterministic builds and source linking often seem to be overly complex. However, the reality is we have great tools available to make the process easier, and to provide a great user experience. This post explores these options.
Read Full ArticleASP.NET Core has amazing support for providing Localized user content, however, the process of configuring and using the features is often mis-understood. This is especially true for more complex project structures, this post explores the real world implementation of Localization with ASP.NET Core.
Read Full ArticleA new day in .NET development has arrived with .NET 5.0. How will this impact existing applications? What items should be considered when creating new projects? Many key decision points exist, and there is a lot to think about as we architect for the future.
Read Full ArticleWith the release of .NET 5 I take a look at the technical future of DNN Platform with the roadmap of the .NET future.
Read Full ArticleSupporting Dark Theme mode in mobile devices can be hard to understand, however, with Xamarin Forms it is actually quite easy to accomplish using features that have been possible since Version 4.7. This post explores the process to add support for Dark Mode with the Shell sample project.
Read Full ArticleOpen-source software is a part of everyday life in 2020, however, many users of open-source don't truly understand what they are getting by using an open-source project. Lets explore how open-source projects are managed, and optionally funded, and how we can be better open-source consumers.
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