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• Converting CSV/MCX Files to DataTable and Bulk Insert into SQL Server in C#Oct 13, 2025. Learn how to efficiently convert large CSV/MCX files, commonly used in financial applications like stock market data processing, into DataTable objects using C#. This article provides a step-by-step guide on filtering data and performing bulk inserts into SQL Server using SqlBulkCopy for optimal performance and maintainability.
• Delete Single or Multiple Records from GridView in ASP.NETOct 13, 2025. Learn how to implement single and multiple record deletion in ASP.NET GridView using checkboxes, client-side validation, and a SQL Server stored procedure. This tutorial covers UI design with a GridView, JavaScript for select-all functionality and validation, server-side C# code for deletion, and the SQL stored procedure.
• Connect Entra ID Logs to Microsoft SentinalOct 12, 2025. Secure your Microsoft environment by connecting Entra ID logs to Microsoft Sentinel. This integration provides real-time threat detection, automated incident response, and enriched investigations using KQL. Learn how to ingest Audit, Sign-in, Provisioning, and Risk Events, fulfilling prerequisites, and troubleshooting common issues to enhance your SecOps capabilities and protect against identity-based attacks. This setup is a must for modern SecOps.
• Debug Like a SRE: Build a Real-Time JSON Log Aggregator for Critical Systems Using PythonOct 11, 2025. This article demonstrates how structured logging with JSON transforms debugging from a nightmare into a streamlined process. Learn to parse, filter, and color-code logs for instant insights, enabling rapid diagnosis and resolution of issues in distributed environments. Ideal for SREs and developers managing complex systems.
• Google Gemini Enterprise Security Explained: Compliance, Data Protection, and Governance Controls for BusinessesOct 10, 2025. Explore how Google Gemini Enterprise secures your company’s data. Learn about its encryption, compliance certifications (ISO, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA), governance dashboards, and why enterprises trust Gemini for AI at scale.
• Build a Log Aggregator with Structured JSON Parsing Using PythonOct 10, 2025. This article guides you through building a real-time log aggregator with Python. Learn to parse structured JSON logs, filter by service/error level, and drastically reduce MTTR. Transform chaos into clarity with observable, understandable logs. Improve your debugging workflow today!
• How to Clone Java’s StringTokenizer in Python: A Real-Time Log Parsing Use CaseOct 07, 2025. Learn how to implement Java's StringTokenizer in Python for parsing real-time cloud logs. This article explores Pythonic string tokenization techniques, including building a reusable StringTokenizer clone with custom delimiters, escape character handling, and stateful iteration. Discover best practices for performance and when a stateful tokenizer is superior to Python's built-in split() method, especially in high-volume data streams. Includes complete code and unit tests.
• Implement a Custom Logger in Node.jsOct 06, 2025. This article covers essential aspects like log levels, structured JSON logging, asynchronous writing, file rotation strategies, and integration with centralized logging systems (ELK, Datadog). Discover when a custom solution is preferable to existing libraries like Winston or Pino, and how to build a lightweight, efficient, and secure logger tailored to your specific application needs.
• The Future of Azure Data Studio: What’s Next for SQL Development?Oct 04, 2025. Azure Data Studio (ADS) is being retired in favor of Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for SQL development. This article outlines the key benefits of migrating to VS Code, including improved performance, a vast extension marketplace, unified development experience, and long-term support.
• Monitoring and Logging .NET Applications in Azure and AWSOct 03, 2025. Master monitoring and logging for .NET applications in Azure and AWS. This guide explores Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, CloudWatch, X-Ray, and CloudTrail. Learn to detect issues early, optimize performance, ensure security, and gain business insights. Implement best practices like structured logging, centralized logs, alerts, and distributed tracing for stable, secure, and optimized cloud-native .NET apps.
• How Do I Write SQL to Get Top N Records Per Group?Oct 03, 2025. This article provides step-by-step instructions and examples for SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Master techniques using ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(), DENSE_RANK(), CROSS APPLY, and LIMIT with subqueries. Avoid common mistakes and optimize your queries for performance. Perfect for reporting, analytics, and data visualization.
• How to configure Azure API gateway to get user logsOct 01, 2025. Enhance user tracking in Azure API Management by configuring inbound policies to capture user details and send them to Application Insights. This allows you to monitor API usage, troubleshoot issues, and gain valuable insights into user activity. Learn how to implement custom policies to enrich requests with user identity and other relevant information for improved observability and analysis. Store logs to database for future references.
• Generative AI Observability in Production: From Logs to Live Quality and SLOsSep 29, 2025. Unlock the power of Generative AI observability! This article provides a comprehensive guide to monitoring GenAI systems in production, from logging to live quality and SLOs. Learn how to track key metrics like latency, error rate, faithfulness, and safety, enabling faster shipping, calmer incident response, and confident scaling. Discover practical strategies for building effective dashboards, alerts, and evaluation pipelines to ensure your GenAI applications deliver fast, accurate, and safe answers.
• Mastering Delegates in C#Sep 28, 2025. This article goes beyond the basics, revealing how delegates enable flexible, extensible, and testable applications. Learn how they underpin events, LINQ, asynchronous programming, and design patterns. Master delegates for clean code, separation of concerns, and building robust systems that scale. Elevate your C# skills today!
• How to Ingest Data into Power BI from SQL Server Using Import ModeSep 27, 2025. Learn how to seamlessly ingest data from SQL Server into Power BI using Import Mode for lightning-fast performance and rich modeling capabilities. This step-by-step guide covers everything from connecting to your SQL Server database to selecting tables or writing custom queries. Unlock the power of Power BI's in-memory engine and create insightful dashboards with ease.
• How to Optimize SQL Queries for Faster Execution in Large DatabasesSep 23, 2025. This article reveals practical techniques like indexing, efficient joins, and smart WHERE clauses to dramatically reduce execution time. Learn how to analyze execution plans, leverage partitioning and caching, and optimize subqueries for peak performance.
• Logging and Monitoring Security Events in ASP.NET CoreSep 19, 2025. Enhance your ASP.NET Core application security by implementing robust logging and monitoring practices. This guide covers structured logging with Serilog, NLog, and built-in providers. Learn to detect suspicious activities, trace API calls, and identify unauthorized access. Discover how to set up alerts for brute-force attacks, secure log data, and comply with security standards like GDPR. Improve incident response and strengthen your application's defense posture with real-time monitoring using Application Insights, ELK, or SIEM tools.
• Performance Tuning a Tableau Dashboard with SQL OptimizationSep 19, 2025. This article reveals how SQL optimization dramatically improves performance. Learn to identify bottlenecks, implement indexing, pre-aggregate data with materialized views, optimize joins, and use incremental data loads. Transform sluggish dashboards into lightning-fast visualizations by focusing on SQL first!
• LeftJoin in .NET 10 & EF Core 10 - A Game Changer for LINQ DevelopersSep 19, 2025. Finally! .NET 10 and EF Core 10 introduce native LeftJoin and RightJoin LINQ methods, simplifying data queries and eliminating verbose workarounds. Learn how to use these game-changing features for cleaner, more readable code, mirroring SQL's LEFT JOIN functionality.
• SQL: The Language of DatabasesSep 18, 2025. This article provides a comprehensive overview of SQL, the standard language for relational databases. Learn core features, basic commands (CREATE, INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE), and why SQL is essential for web development, data analytics, and business intelligence. Master SQL for efficient data management and a valuable skill in today's tech landscape.
• IEnumerable vs IQueryable in .NETSep 18, 2025. Learn how IEnumerable handles in-memory data efficiently, while IQueryable shines with remote data sources like databases, translating LINQ to SQL for server-side filtering. Choosing the right interface can dramatically improve your application's speed and resource usage, preventing performance bottlenecks and ensuring smooth data handling.
• Choosing Between Subqueries and Joins in PostgreSQLSep 15, 2025. This article dives into the core differences, performance implications, and readability aspects of each method. Learn when to leverage JOINs for combining data from multiple tables and when subqueries excel at filtering and aggregation. Optimize your database queries for speed and clarity, ensuring efficient and maintainable code.
• How to Connect ASP.NET Core MVC with Database using EF Core (DB-First)Sep 11, 2025. Unlock the power of database connectivity in ASP.NET Core MVC with EF Core's DB-First approach! This article simplifies connecting your application to SQL Server, offering a step-by-step walkthrough from project setup to data retrieval. Learn to scaffold models, register DbContext, and leverage LINQ for efficient database interactions, avoiding raw SQL.
• 🚀 Top 30 Proven Ways to Optimize SQL Server Database Performance (with Examples)Sep 09, 2025. Unlock peak SQL Server performance! This guide delivers 30 proven techniques with practical examples to optimize your database. Learn how to speed up slow queries, improve indexing, refine schema design, and implement caching strategies. From data types to execution plans, master the art of SQL Server tuning for scalable and efficient applications. Boost your database performance today!
• What SQL Topics Are Important for Data Science Interviews?Sep 09, 2025. Ace your data science interview by mastering essential SQL skills! This guide covers crucial topics like SQL basics, joins, aggregations, subqueries, window functions, data cleaning, and performance optimization. Practice with real-world scenarios and interview questions to confidently tackle any SQL challenge.
• 7 Simple Techniques to Protect Your APIsSep 06, 2025. Learn seven easy, practical ways to secure your APIs: rate limiting, CORS, SQL/NoSQL injection protection, firewalls, VPNs, CSRF, and XSS. Clear tips and examples.
• Find High-Usage Queries and Stored Procedures in SQL ServerSep 05, 2025. Identify the SQL statements and stored procedures that burn the most CPU, IO, and time using SQL Server DMVs—plus quick scripts, filters, and tips to fix them.
• Designing, Securing, and Optimizing SQL Server: A Realistic E-Commerce ExampleSep 06, 2025. Learn schema design principles, indexing strategies for query tuning, and efficient ETL processes for data loading. Implement robust backup and recovery plans, secure your database with role-based access control, and proactively monitor performance with maintenance best practices.
• Developer’s Prompt Template Library for ChatGPTSep 05, 2025. Unlock ChatGPT's full potential for developers! This library provides 10 ready-to-use prompt templates covering debugging, code reviews, system design, SQL optimization, API development, DevOps, learning, interview prep, comparative analysis, and content creation. Level up your coding skills and streamline your workflow with these expert-crafted prompts. Get instant help with errors, design scalable systems, and ace your next interview. Includes pro tips for optimal results!
• Input Validation and Sanitization in ASP.NET Core – End-to-End ExampleSep 04, 2025. Secure your ASP.NET Core applications! This guide provides an end-to-end example of input validation and sanitization, crucial for preventing XSS, SQL injection, and other attacks. Learn how to use DTOs, HtmlSanitizer, and middleware to protect your application from malicious user input. Implement best practices like CSRF protection and password hashing for robust security. Build resilient and safe web applications with this comprehensive tutorial.
• File and Input Security in ASP.NET Core MVC and Web API Applications IntroductionSep 02, 2025. Protect your ASP.NET Core MVC and Web API applications from critical vulnerabilities! This article provides essential best practices for securing file uploads and user inputs. Learn how to prevent SQL injection, XSS, path traversal, malware uploads, and DoS attacks through robust validation, secure file handling, and API security measures.
• Application Security Best Practices for Developers in C# ApplicationsAug 30, 2025. Enhance C# application security! Learn best practices for authentication, authorization, data protection, and more. Secure your ASP.NET Core apps now!
• Preventing SQL Injection in ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core MVC, and Web API ApplicationsAug 29, 2025. Protect your ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, and Web API apps from SQL Injection! Learn practical C# strategies, parameterized queries, and secure coding practices to prevent data breaches and ensure robust security. Master best practices for a secure application!
• How is Supabase different from Firebase?Aug 25, 2025. Discover the key differences between Supabase and Firebase — two popular Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms. Learn which one suits your app’s architecture, scalability needs, and development speed.
• Choose a Data Storage Approach at the CloudAug 23, 2025. This Article explains different types of data classification—structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data—in simple, easy-to-understand language. It breaks down how each type is stored, organized, and used, with real-world examples like product catalogs, photos, and business reports. We also explored common data serialization formats (XML, JSON, YAML) with plain explanations, examples, pros and cons, and a comparison table. Finally, we summarized everything with a visual infographic and a comparison table to make it easy to remember.
• Learn Free Programming & IT Skills Online | JavaScript, Angular, Python, SQL, Data Analysis & MoreAug 22, 2025. Boost your career with our free programming & IT course outlines. Learn JavaScript, Angular, C#, Python, SQL, Laravel, REST API, Data Analysis, Oracle and More
• Master Data Analysis: Complete Python & SQL Course OutlineAug 22, 2025. Learn Data Analysis with Python & SQL. Master Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, and SQL queries to clean, analyze, visualize, and report data, build dashboards, and gain actionable insights for real-world projects.
• How Database Engineers and DBAs Can Use Generative AI to Boost ProductivityAug 20, 2025. How Database Engineers and DBAs Can Use Generative AI to Boost Productivity
• SQL Server Index Fragmentation: What It Is and How to FixAug 20, 2025. Index fragmentation slows SQL Server queries by disrupting data order. This article explains its causes, types, and impact, while offering practical steps to detect, fix, and prevent fragmentation for optimal database performance.
• Automating Site-Wide Permission in SharePoint Online with PnPjsAug 14, 2025. Automate SharePoint Online permissions using SPFx and PnPjs. Create site-wide groups, assign roles, propagate across sites, and enable centralized auditing for consistent, secure, and scalable access management.
• Structured Logging in .NET: Why You Should Avoid String InterpolationAug 13, 2025. Structured Logging in .NET: Why You Should Avoid String Interpolation, and string concatenation and use structured logging instead.
• Building an Invoice Entry System with Angular, ASP.NET Core, Dapper, CQRS, and SQL ServerAug 12, 2025. Learn how Vibe Coding revolutionizes retail merchandising by replacing static seasonal plans with AI-powered, multi-agent systems that detect trends, align inventory, adjust pricing, and personalize catalogs in real time.
• A Comprehensive Guide to Development, Deployment, Security, and Best PracticesAug 11, 2025. Building Robust APIs with the Microsoft Stack: A Comprehensive Guide to Development, Deployment, Security, and Best Practices.
• SQL Server Features: A Comprehensive Guide for DevelopersAug 11, 2025. Mastering Advanced SQL Server Features: A Comprehensive Guide for Developers
• Mastering Error Handling and Transaction Management with Savepoints for Enterprise ExcellenceAug 12, 2025. Master SQL Server error handling and transaction management for robust, scalable ERP systems. Learn to use TRY-CATCH, savepoints, nested and distributed transactions to ensure data integrity and optimize performance.
• Mastering Common Table Expressions (CTEs) in SQL ServerAug 12, 2025. This article explains SQL Server Common Table Expressions (CTEs), covering benefits, performance, best practices, and real-world examples, helping developers simplify complex queries, improve readability, and handle recursive or hierarchical data efficiently.
• Streamline PHP Development with Azure MySQL and VS CodeAug 12, 2025. Learn how to quickly set up and connect Azure Database for MySQL with PHP using VS Code. Build scalable, secure, cloud-native apps with easy management, backups, and seamless database integration.
• SQL Server CLR Integration: Development, Deployment, Security, Architecture, Patterns, and Real-World Use CasesAug 11, 2025. Explore SQL Server CLR Integration’s power to bridge .NET and relational databases. Learn best practices, security, and real-world use cases to build scalable, secure, high-performance data-driven applications across diverse industries.
• Designing a Sales Data Mart from Scratch Using SQL and Dimensional ModelingAug 08, 2025. Learn to build a Sales Data Mart from scratch using SQL and Dimensional Modeling. Discover schema design, data population, and powerful queries for insightful business reporting and BI integration.
• To Backup Data From the tables1 and table2 in SQL ServerAug 06, 2025. Learn how to back up data from specific tables in SQL Server using simple SQL queries. This article covers methods like SELECT INTO, INSERT INTO, and full database backup commands to help you secure data from individual tables without performing a full database backup.
• To Delete a Row from Table in SQL ServerAug 06, 2025. Learn how to delete a row from a table in SQL Server using the DELETE statement. This guide explains the syntax, provides examples of deleting rows by specific conditions, and highlights the difference between DELETE and TRUNCATE. Whether you are removing a single record or multiple rows, this article covers the essential steps and best practices for safe data deletion.
• SQL Cheatsheet: A Simple and Complete GuideAug 07, 2025. Master SQL fundamentals with this comprehensive cheatsheet covering queries, joins, functions, constraints, and performance tips—ideal for beginners and professionals working with relational databases across any industry.
• How to Connect Power BI to SQL ServerAug 04, 2025. Learn how to connect Power BI to Microsoft SQL Server with this step-by-step guide. Ideal for beginners and data professionals using Power BI Desktop.
• SQL SERVER – Client StatisticsAug 04, 2025. Client Statistics in SSMS offer insights into SQL query performance from the client side. It helps compare executions, measure network impact, processing time, and optimize queries effectively during development.
• Monitor Performance by Using the Query StoreAug 04, 2025. Query Store in SQL Server helps monitor query performance over time by storing execution plans, runtime stats, and wait times. It enables troubleshooting, plan forcing, and tracking regressions effectively.
• Build a Daily Mood Tracker in C# Console App with JSON StorageAug 01, 2025. In this beginner-friendly C# project, you will build a simple daily mood tracker using a console interface and JSON for local data storage. This project is great for understanding how to combine real-life utility with coding fundamentals.
• Bind Dropdown with jQuery AJAX & WebMethod in ASP.NETAug 01, 2025. This ASP.NET WebMethod fetches unique applicant names and their UCC IDs from a SQL database and returns them as a list of ListItem objects, ideal for populating dropdowns via AJAX in web forms.
• CRUD Application using .NET Core and React.jsAug 01, 2025. Build a full-stack Employee Management System using ASP.NET Core Web API and React.js with SQL Server. Perform CRUD operations, manage employees, and integrate frontend-backend with Axios and EF Core.
• Best Practices for Exception Handling in ASP.NET Core Web APIsAug 01, 2025. Exception handling is a critical aspect of building robust, secure, and maintainable Web APIs. In ASP.NET Core, handling exceptions gracefully ensures that the API provides meaningful error information to consumers without exposing sensitive internal details or causing the application to crash.
• How to Build a Data Mart from Scratch: A Data Warehouse & SQL-Focused Guide for BI TeamsJul 31, 2025. Learn how to design and implement a Data Mart using data warehousing principles, SQL, and dimensional modeling. This guide covers schema design, ETL/ELT processes, dbt usage, BI integration, and optimization tips.
• ETL Design Pattern to Implement SCD Type 2 Using SQL, SSIS, or dbtJul 30, 2025. SCD Type 2 is widely used in data warehousing to preserve full history of dimensional changes. Implementing it correctly through your ETL process is crucial for accurate historical reporting.
• 🧾 Creating Custom Middleware in ASP.NET Core – The Complete Guide with Real ExamplesJul 29, 2025. ASP.NET Core is known for its modular pipeline, where middleware components play a critical role in handling HTTP requests and responses. Middleware can perform a variety of tasks such as request logging, authentication, routing, response modification, error handling, and more.
• Understanding Entity Framework in .NETJul 25, 2025. Entity Framework is an ORM tool for .NET that simplifies data access by mapping database tables to C# objects, supporting Code First, Database First, and Model First approaches for rapid development.
• Temp Tables vs CTEs in SQL Server: What You Should Really KnowJul 23, 2025. Explore the key differences between CTEs and Temporary Tables in SQL Server — when to use each, how they work, and tips for writing cleaner, faster queries.
• My Journey from Data Warehousing to Business Intelligence: A Foundation Every Analyst Should Know 😉Jul 22, 2025. Follow one professional's journey from spreadsheets to Business Intelligence, exploring data warehousing, ETL tools, and BI platforms like Power BI—offering guidance for anyone transitioning into data analytics.
• SQL vs NoSQL: What's the Difference and Which One Should You Use?Jul 21, 2025. Learn the key differences between SQL and NoSQL databases in this beginner-friendly guide. Understand their data models, use cases, pros and cons, and find out which is best for your next project.
• 🔐 Power Pages: Display Current Logged-in User’s Full Name Using Liquid templateJul 19, 2025. Learn how to display the full name of the currently logged-in user in Power Pages using Liquid templates. A step-by-step guide for Power Apps developers to personalize user experience.
• Managing Relationships, Migrations, and Performance Optimization in ASP.NET Core MVCJul 18, 2025. This ASP.NET Core MVC project demonstrates how to manage one-to-many relationships using Entity Framework Core, handle code-first migrations, and apply performance optimization techniques such as AsNoTracking, pagination, and in-memory caching.
• Building a Complete Book Store App: What I Learned About Full-Stack DevelopmentJul 16, 2025. I built a full-stack book store app with FastAPI and React, learning real-world app architecture, clean APIs, responsive UIs, error handling, and deployment. It’s practical, scalable, and actually production-ready.
• How to Build HIPAA-Compliant Software: A 10-Step Developer’s GuideJul 12, 2025. Learn the essential 10-step playbook for developers to design, secure, and maintain HIPAA-compliant software products. From risk assessments to audit logging, bake privacy in from day one.
• Designing & Retaining HIPAA Audit Logs: Best Practices for DevelopersJul 12, 2025. Learn how to implement comprehensive HIPAA audit logging—what PHI events to capture, how to store logs immutably, retention requirements, and real-time monitoring for compliance and security.
• 🚀 Automating SQL Server Database Backups and Remote Table SyncJul 11, 2025. This SQL stored procedure automates local database backups and replicates all tables to a remote server with suffixes, ensuring disaster recovery, reporting, and schema sync—no manual table handling required.
• DataStore in Jetpack ComposeJul 10, 2025. DataStore in Jetpack Compose is a modern and efficient way to store key-value or typed data using Kotlin coroutines and Flow. It replaces SharedPreferences and integrates seamlessly with Compose for reactive, lifecycle-aware data persistence.
• Data View and LINQ in C# and VB.NETJul 07, 2025. Learn how to fetch unique values from a DataTable using DataView and LINQ in C# and VB.NET. Explore sorting, filtering, and displaying distinct book records with examples compatible with .NET Core and .NET 9.
• Blockchain vs. Traditional Databases: What’s the Real Difference?Jul 07, 2025. Learn the key differences between blockchain and traditional databases. This developer-focused guide compares performance, trust models, use cases, and more.
• Understanding SESSION_CONTEXT in SQL ServerJun 26, 2025. This article explains SQL Server's SESSION_CONTEXT, a session-scoped key-value store introduced in 2016, useful for securely passing metadata like User ID or flags between procedures, triggers, and applications.
• Mastering LINQ in C#Jun 25, 2025. Language Integrated Query (LINQ) is a game-changer in C#. It brings SQL-like data querying capabilities directly into your C# code, making data manipulation more intuitive, type-safe, and readable.
• Basic SQL Queries for Database TestingJun 23, 2025. Learn essential SQL queries used in database testing. This guide covers SELECT, JOIN, WHERE, and more—ideal for QA testers and beginners ensuring data accuracy and integrity in applications.
• How to Collaboratively Work with SQL Server 2025, Visual Studio Code, and GitHub Copilot (Step-by-Step Guide)Jun 21, 2025. This article walks you through how to collaboratively work using SQL Server 2025, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), and GitHub Copilot. With clear steps and screenshots, this guide helps beginners and professionals enhance productivity and collaboration in database development.
• Understanding Select vs SelectMany in LINQJun 19, 2025. In this article, we are going to learn about the importance of LINQ features of select and SelectMany and the difference between them.
• What is DBT (Data Build Tool)?Jun 19, 2025. Learn how DBT (Data Build Tool) transforms raw data using SQL, enabling version control, testing, and documentation to bring software engineering best practices into modern, scalable, and reliable data workflows.
• Database Testing: A Complete GuideJun 19, 2025. Database Testing ensures data accuracy, integrity, and performance by validating schemas, procedures, and operations. This guide covers types, tools, scenarios, and best practices for robust, high-quality data-driven applications.
• Health Checks in .NET 8 Web API: A Comprehensive GuideJun 18, 2025. Ensure your ASP.NET Web API’s reliability with .NET 8 health checks—monitor SQL Server, external APIs, and network connectivity using JSON-formatted diagnostics for proactive monitoring, easier debugging, and improved application resilience.
• FirstOrDefault vs. SingleOrDefault in LINQ: Key Differences and Use CasesJun 16, 2025. In this article, we'll dive into the key differences between FirstOrDefault and SingleOrDefault, examining their behaviours, ideal use cases, and guidance on when to use each one. By the end, you'll gain a better understanding of how to utilize these methods to optimize data queries in your C# applications.
• SQL vs NoSQL: Making the Right Database Choice for Your ApplicationJun 12, 2025. Learn the core differences between SQL and NoSQL databases. Explore their advantages, disadvantages, top database options, and when to use each. A must-read for software developers and DBAs making architectural decisions.
• Best Practices and Code Examples for Azure Functions using C# 13Jun 09, 2025. Ziggy Rafiq shares best practices for structuring, testing, and deploying production-grade serverless functions using Azure and xUnit in this article.
• Table Sharding in SQL: Types, Examples, and Best PracticesJun 10, 2025. Table sharding improves database scalability and performance by splitting large tables into smaller, distributed shards. It enhances speed, fault tolerance, and cost-efficiency—ideal for growing applications with heavy data loads.
• Database Fragmentation: Understanding, Managing, and MitigatingJun 06, 2025. Learn how to detect, manage, and resolve SQL Server fragmentation with live examples. Improve query performance, reduce I/O overhead, and optimize indexes and heaps using proven best practices and tools.
• Horizontal vs Vertical Partitioning in SQLJun 04, 2025. Horizontal and vertical partitioning are techniques in SQL to improve performance and manage large datasets. Learn how each method works, their use cases, and how they impact database design.
• Transforming Data Insights with Snowflake's LLM Functions – PART 2Jun 04, 2025. Snowflake Cortex LLM functions like TRANSLATE and SUMMARIZE, enabling powerful in-database AI for multilingual translation and concise text summaries, thereby enhancing data analytics without the need for external tools or APIs.
• Building a Clean ASP.NET Core API with C# 13, EF Core, and DDDJun 02, 2025. The guide is written by Ziggy Rafiq and follows real-world architecture and testing best practices to provide a clean, scalable REST API using ASP.NET Core, C# 13, EF Core, and MS SQL.
• Logging in ASP.NET Core Web API Using MongoDBJun 03, 2025. Logging is one of the most important parts of building a real-world application. It helps you track errors, monitor behavior, and understand what your app is doing behind the scenes.
• Understanding DBCC Commands in SQL Server: Use Cases and ImportanceMay 31, 2025. Learn the essentials of DBCC commands in SQL Server—powerful tools for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting databases. Mastering them ensures performance optimization, deadlock resolution, and proactive database health checks.
• SQL Server Transaction Locks: Identification & ResolutionMay 28, 2025. Learn how SQL Server transaction locks ensure data integrity, identify locking issues using DMVs and Activity Monitor, and explore strategies like query optimization, isolation levels, and deadlock resolution for better performance.
• PLINQ vs LINQ: Use Cases, and Performance Insights in C#May 25, 2025. Discover the key differences between LINQ and PLINQ in C#, including their syntax, execution models, performance benchmarks, use cases, and when to choose parallelism for processing large datasets efficiently.
• How to Install and Configure SQL Server 2025 in WindowsMay 22, 2025. This articlee walks you through installing SQL Server 2025 on Windows, from system requirements to setup and configuration. Learn how to enable features, set authentication modes, and ensure your server runs smoothly ideal for beginners and advanced users alike.
• Event-Driven CQRS with C# 14 and the SQL Outbox PatternMay 15, 2025. Learn how to implement a reliable event-driven CQRS microservice using the SQL Outbox Pattern with C# 14. Ensure strong consistency, transactional event publishing, and fail-safe asynchronous processing for scalable distributed systems.
• .NET Aspire Integrations (SQL Server Integration in Aspire Applications)May 14, 2025. In this chapter, you'll learn how to integrate SQL Server into your .NET Aspire applications with minimal configuration and maximum flexibility.
• Real-Time Data Retrieval from APIs Using SSISMay 14, 2025. This article explains how to integrate APIs with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to automate data retrieval using HTTP requests. It covers API setup, SSIS package creation, and script task configuration.
• Microsoft Fabric Warehouse Integration in VS Code for DevsMay 13, 2025. Experience seamless development with Microsoft Fabric and VS Code integration. Write, debug, and manage SQL queries directly in your editor, connect to Fabric Warehouse, and boost productivity with real-time data access.