I created an Azure Pipeline that automatically performs an Entity Framework Core migration on a GitHub pull request of modified JSON data files. [Read More]
Dotnet
A collection of my blog posts tagged as being related to the .NET Framework, C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, etc.
The New Windows Terminal – Exploring CLIs, Shells, & Terminals
I have fallen in love with the New Windows Terminal. Here, I discuss my current CLIs, terminal configuration, and preferred shells. [Read More]
Type Wrapping an Inconsistently Serialized Key-Value Store
Migrating CRUD operations of a key-value store with inconsistent serialization formats from the view layer to typed POCOs in the data layer. [Read More]
The Immortality of C# Static Fields
A tale of improperly using a static field, preventing a colleague from doing the same, and a primer on why static fields should be avoided. [Read More]
Applying StyleCop Ordering with ReSharper File Layout
A guide and configuration for using ReSharper’s File Layout to auto-apply StyleCop ordering rules to elements in classes, structs, and interfaces. [Read More]
ReSharper vs. CodeRush: A Quick ‘n Dirty, Unfair Comparison
My product team is evaluating purchasing JetBrains ReSharper or DevExpress CodeRush to assist with improving code quality in our .NET application portfolio. I jotted down some unfair observations of the two products after using ReSharper for a couple of years and CodeRush for a couple of days. [Read More]
Wildcard Regex Find and Replace in Visual Studio
An example of how to use Visual Studio regex find and replace with a wildcard to quickly refactor many lines of code. [Read More]