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  • Feature Engineering in Machine Learning: Techniques and ExamplesJun 03, 2026. Learn Feature Engineering in Machine Learning with practical examples. Explore feature creation, transformation, selection, encoding, scaling, and best practices.
  • How to Create, Encode, and Test a JWT Using PostmanFeb 13, 2026. Learn how to create, encode, and test JWTs using JWT.io and Postman. Secure your APIs by mastering JWT generation, validation, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • What Is Tokenization? The Most Comprehensive Guide for NLP and AIDec 10, 2025. Tokenization is the process of breaking text into smaller meaningful units called tokens. This complete guide explains what tokenization is, how it works in NLP and LLMs, types of tokenizers, examples, challenges, advanced subword algorithms and modern AI applications in 2025.
  • 🌐 Understanding WCF Service in .NET with Example and BenefitsOct 27, 2025. Explore WCF in .NET! Learn to build robust, service-oriented applications with this comprehensive guide. Includes examples, benefits, and architecture overview.
  • Power of Web APIs: Driving Connectivity and InnovationAug 20, 2025. Web APIs enable applications to communicate over the internet, making data sharing seamless. They power apps like Google Maps, payment gateways, and weather apps by providing integration, scalability, and automation.
  • Encoding of Variable in Machine LearningApr 18, 2025. How to transform categorical values into continuous form, and what is encoding? Encoding categorical data is vital for machine learning. Techniques like Label Encoding and OneHotEncoder convert non-numeric values into numerical form.
  • Compare ASP.NET SOAP Services vs Core APIs with CodeJan 27, 2025. Discover the key differences between ASP.NET SOAP Web Services (ASMX) and ASP.NET Core SOAP APIs in this detailed guide by Ziggy Rafiq. Get code examples, best practices, and insights for both modern and legacy systems.
  • Types of APIs and Essential API Testing ToolsNov 18, 2024. Learn about essential API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, and JMeter, which help ensure the functionality, performance, and security of APIs through effective testing and automation.
  • Download Multiple Excel Files via Web API .NET and AngularSep 20, 2024. To export multiple Excel files, various approaches can be used, including downloading a zip file, creating multiple worksheets in a single Excel file, or calling APIs multiple times to retrieve files. Another method involves using Base64 strings, though it's less efficient due to increased file size.
  • Preventing XSS Attacks in ASP.NET Core Web APISep 08, 2024. Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a common web application vulnerability where malicious scripts are injected and executed in a user's browser. To prevent XSS in ASP.NET Core Web APIs, techniques like input validation, output encoding, and sanitizing user input can safeguard against potential attacks.
  • Programming in Practice - File ConceptSep 04, 2024. The external data is recognized as the data we must pull or push from outside of a boundary of the process hosting the computer program. The article addresses selected examples related to steaming data from a program context point of view.
  • Encryption and Decryption using AES (Symmetric) in AngularAug 30, 2024. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a symmetric encryption algorithm used for secure data transmission. Implement AES in Angular using the crypto-js library, supporting modes like CBC, ECB, and CTR, with various padding options. Encrypt and decrypt data securely using UTF-8 keys and initialization vectors.
  • Web APIJun 11, 2024. A Web API (Application Programming Interface) enables applications to communicate over the internet. Using protocols like HTTP and data formats such as JSON and XML, Web APIs facilitate interaction between different software systems.
  • Additional Tokenizer Support in ML.NETJun 03, 2024. Tokenization is a fundamental component in the preprocessing of natural language text for AI models. Tokenizers are responsible for breaking down a string of text into smaller, often referred to as tokens. The process is crucial for understanding costs and managing context when using services like Azure OpenAI.
  • WADL vs WSDL: The Battle of Web Service DescriptorsMay 30, 2024. Explore the significance and evolution of WSDL and WADL in web service description. WSDL, tailored for SOAP-based services, contrasts with WADL, simpler and geared towards RESTful services. While WSDL enjoys broader adoption, WADL's simplicity attracts developers in REST contexts.
  • Encrypt Decrypt Data with Sqids in .NET CoreMay 23, 2024. Sqids is a helpful tool for obscuring numbers, such as consecutive numeric IDs, so they appear random and can be used in URLs and other contexts.
  • API Architectures Evolution Analysis of SOAP REST and GraphQLMay 17, 2024. The Evolution of API Architectures: A Comparative Analysis of SOAP, REST, and GraphQL. This article explores the history, evolution, and modern relevance of SOAP, REST, and GraphQL in API development, highlighting their features, advantages, and drawbacks, with implementation examples in C#.
  • Ordinal & Label Encoding in Machine LearningMay 10, 2024. Categorical variables in machine learning require numerical conversion. Ordinal Encoding orders data, while Label Encoding assigns unique values. Python code demonstrates encoding techniques for effective model training.
  • Demystifying One-Hot EncodingMay 09, 2024. One-hot encoding transforms categorical variables into a binary representation, aiding machine learning models. Implemented in Python, it expands data dimensions, enhancing model performance and accuracy.
  • Implementation of Base64 Encoding/Decoding in Power AppApr 05, 2024. Base64 is a method for encoding binary data into text, ensuring data integrity during transmission. Implemented in Power Apps using Power Fx, it's vital for tasks like email (MIME), XML, or JSON data storage. Not suitable for encryption, but essential for safe data transmission.
  • .NET MAUI - Base64 Image Encode/DecodeMar 09, 2024. This blog guides 10th-grade students through incorporating Base64-encoded images in .NET MAUI apps. Covering project setup, implementation steps, and a demo, it empowers users to enhance app visuals seamlessly.
  • Web Developers' Guide to URL Encoding and Decoding MasteryMar 03, 2024. URL encoding and decoding are fundamental processes in web development, ensuring the secure and reliable transmission of data over the internet. We will explore the essentials of both URL encoding and decoding, their necessity, rules, examples, and how they are implemented in various programming languages.
  • How To Invoke SOAP Web Service in MuleSoftDec 24, 2023. In this article, you will learn how to invoke SOAP Web Service from the MuleSoft application. SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a protocol for exchanging structured information in the implementation of web services. It is a messaging protocol that allows programs running on different operating systems to communicate with each other by using XML as the message format.
  • SOAP VS REST APIDec 23, 2023. Difference between soap and rest API.In the field of Web Development, the most common and well-known keyword is Web Services. So before going to start the discussion about Rest and Soap API, we first understand what is Web Services?
  • Encode and Decode JWTs in C#Dec 14, 2023. Delve into the world of JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) with this comprehensive guide in C#. Learn to encode, decode, and work with JWT claims, emphasizing best practices for secure implementation.
  • C# Security: Best Practices for Secure CodingAug 31, 2023. In this article, we will discuss some of the best practices for writing secure code in C#. These practices include using secure password hashing algorithms to store passwords, validating user input to prevent injection attacks, using parameterized SQL queries, using cryptography to protect sensitive data, using HTTPS to protect data in transit, avoiding hardcoding secrets in code, and keeping code up to date with the latest security patches and updates.
  • SOAP Web Service in .NET CoreAug 18, 2023. Discover JavaScript's Math Functions: From rounding and absolute values to square roots and random numbers, learn about vital math operations with concise examples.
  • How to Create Records for Salesforce SObjects using SOAP API?Aug 11, 2023. In this article, we explore how we can create new records for Salesforce Standard & Custom SObjects using SOAP API Endpoints available for the Salesforce Platform.
  • Real World Coding Issues - Design, Diagnostics and Other Common Code IssuesAug 01, 2023. In this article, I will discuss common coding issues that I frequently encounter in the projects I work on. These issues fall into the "Design" and ā€œDiagnosticsā€ category of code analyzers.
  • A Beginner's Guide To One-Hot Encoding Using Pandas' get_dummies MethodFeb 13, 2023. In this article we'll learn about One-Hot Encoding using Pandas "get_dummies" Method
  • API Styles EvolutionOct 25, 2022. In this article, you will learn about API Styles and its evolution.
  • Convert Image To Lossy And Lossless .webp Format In .NETMay 25, 2022. This article demonstrates how to programmatically convert image to .webp.
  • Usage Of Encode URI In Power AutomateAug 02, 2021. In Power Automate, to return a uniform resource identifier (URI) encoded version for a string by replacing URL-unsafe characters with escape characters we can use either encodeUriComponent or uriComponent functions in expressions.
  • How To Develop Custom Salesforce SOAP API Endpoint Jul 06, 2021. In this article, we will discuss detailed steps on how to develop Custom SOAP APIs for Salesforce and how can we consume the SOAP API Endpoint using Postman API Client. We will also look for Service Operations return collection of records as part of Response.
  • Salesforce SOAP API: POST Request With SOQL Query Envelope [Custom SObjects]Apr 23, 2021. In this article, we will discuss the detailed steps on executing SOQL queries for Custom Salesforce SObjects using SOAP API. In this demo, we will look into how to query fields with lookup relationships. This article holds good both for Custom and Standard SObjects.
  • Salesforce SOAP API: POST Request With SOQL Query Envelope [Standard SObjects]Oct 12, 2020. In this article, we will discuss the detailed steps on executing SOQL queries for Standard Salesforce SObjects using SOAP API Query Envelopes.
  • Salesforce SOAP API Authentication - Login RequestOct 12, 2020. This article is focused on the Authentication mechanism for Salesforce SOAP-based services.
  • Working with WCF Services through ASP.NET and DotVVM (A step-by-step guide)Sep 23, 2020.
  • How To Prepare Environment For Salesforce API Based DevelopmentAug 24, 2020. In this article, we will discuss the detailed steps on how to set up the environment for API Development in Salesforce with all prerequisites tools & permissions.
  • C# StreamReader Code ExamplesJun 15, 2019. C# StreamReader is used to read characters to a stream in a specified encoding. Learn how to use C# stream reader. C# StreamReader code example.
  • How to Convert String To Byte Array in C#Jun 03, 2019. The Encoding.GetBytes() method converts a string into a byte array in C#. This article includes a code example of how to convert a C# string into a byte array.
  • Enable SOAP And REST On Same WCF Service And ContractDec 07, 2018. In this post, we will see both SOAP and REST enabled in same WCF service using same contract. People may think, WCF is an outdated technology after Web API became so popular. But I feel, we can still use WCF for many occasions. That is the reason behind I write this post.
  • An Overview Of Web Services In .NETSep 05, 2018. A web service is an XML-based information exchange system that creates direct interaction between the two applications over the internet or network in order to exchange data or information.
  • Braintree Payment Gateway Integration With ASP.NET Core 2.1Aug 20, 2018. Integrate Braintree payment gateway with ASP.NET Core 2.1 by adding the Braintree .NET Client Library via NuGet. Configure the gateway using environment variables or default credentials. Implement endpoints to generate client tokens and process transactions.
  • Comparison Between REST And SOAP APIsJun 03, 2018. In this article, we will discuss the different types of differences between Rest & Soap API. So after reading this articles, reader will clearly understand why, when and how any one API out of this two used in their development.
  • An Easy Way To Encode And Decode File In ASP.NETOct 13, 2017. In this article, I’ll explain a way to encode and decode a file in ASP.NET using C# and VB.NET with example.
  • Transform Existing SOAP Based Web Service To REST Based API Using Azure API ManagementMar 21, 2017. This article will explain how to transform existing SOAP based Web Services to REST based API , using Azure API Management.
  • Microsoft Azure – Uploading Files Into Azure Media Services And Encoding ThemDec 19, 2016. Here, you will learn how to upload files into Azure Media Services and encoding them.
  • Calling Web Service Using SOAP Request In Console ApplicationMar 28, 2016. In this article we will learn how to make the post request to web service using SOAP message to and get response from service.
  • Use Of SoapUINov 29, 2015. In this article we will learn how to make use of SoapUI to execute our WSDL.
  • Who Is The Winner - Web API or WCFOct 10, 2015. In this article, you will see the race between WCF and Web API.
  • Difference Between Web Service and WCFFeb 12, 2015. This article explains the difference between Web Services and WCF techniques.
  • Top 10 Acronyms Every Developer Should Be Familiar WithJan 02, 2015. This article explains the top 10 acronyms every single developer should be familiar with regardless of his other specifications.
  • Web Service in ASP.Net (Security by SOAP Authentication): Part 5Dec 27, 2014. In this article we will learn how to use a Web Method after Authentication.
  • Method Overloading In Web ServicesNov 23, 2014. Method overloading in web services involves defining multiple methods with the same name but different parameters. This enables versatility and cleaner API design, allowing services to handle diverse request types efficiently.
  • Vulnerable Encoded URLsNov 22, 2014. In this article, we have pinpointed the vulnerability in query string parameters while encoding them by practicing weak cryptography methods where the data is sent across the network in clear text and is susceptible to MITM attack.
  • Web Service vs. WCF ServiceOct 28, 2014. In this article, you will learn difference between Web Service vs. WCF Service.
  • Web Service Method Attribute PropertiesOct 18, 2014. Web Service Method Attribute Properties define behavior and metadata for methods in web services. They encompass features like message formatting, parameter handling, and service invocation specifications, crucial for interoperability and service functionality within distributed systems.
  • Message Contract in WCFJul 21, 2014. In this article I will discuss the benefits of message contracts with a source code example.
  • Service Oriented Architecture: SOAJul 04, 2014. In this article we will discuss Service Oriented Architecture and Simple Object Access Protocol.
  • How to Connect Salesforce API With C#Jun 23, 2014. This article explains how to connect to or integrate with Salesforce with C#.
  • Calling WebService Using AJAX jQuery With SOAP Message Created ManuallyApr 23, 2014. Here we will learn how to call a webservice using jQuery with a SOAP message created manually.
  • Choosing ASP.Net Web API or WCFJan 28, 2014. Understand the transition from WCF to ASP.NET Web API, emphasizing HTTP-centric design, simplicity, and coexistence. ASP.NET Web API targets HTTP services, supporting diverse client bases including rich-client web apps and mobile platforms. JSON and XML responses enhance interoperability.
  • Understand WCF: Part 8: Observe SOAP Message in WCF CommunicationNov 03, 2013. In this article, we will learn to observe SOAP message in WCF communication.
  • Various Ways For Passing Data to View in Web APIOct 04, 2013. Explore various methods for passing data to views in Web API. Techniques include using ViewModels, data transfer objects, and JSON serialization. Utilize query parameters, route parameters, and request bodies for data binding.
  • SOA Web Services Automation SOAPUISep 23, 2013. Design SOA web services test automation framework to support multiple operating systems and web hosts with single driver script using SOAP UI.
  • Using the Web Services in ASP.NETJul 31, 2013. Explore the creation of Web Services with ASP.Net, their architecture, and usage. Learn about SOAP protocol, WSDL, and UDDI for service description and discovery. See how to create and consume Web Services in Windows Form applications with WebMethod attributes and proxy objects.
  • Calling Webservice Using Soap Client Open Source LibraryJul 21, 2013. This article describes an open source JavaScript library for calling a webservice using an AJAX call.
  • XML Parser Function in PHP: Part 1Jun 05, 2013. This article describes the PHP XML Parser functions utf8_decode, utf8_encode, xml_error_string, xml_get_current_byte_index and xml_get_current_column_number.
  • Verify XML Names Using C#May 27, 2013. The XML specification does not allow some characters to be a part of valid XML names. We can use the XMLConvert class and its methods to verify, encode and decode names.
  • Using JSON in PHPMay 14, 2013. In this article I will will explain Using JSON in PHP.
  • Sending Data to Ajax Using PHPMay 13, 2013. In this article I explain how to send data to Ajax using PHP.
  • How to Implement Fault Contract in WCFApr 30, 2013. A Fault Contract is a way to handle an error/exception in WCF.
  • ExpertTexting SMS API GuideMar 24, 2013. Here you will learn how to use the ExpertTexting gateway for sending SMS messages.
  • Difference Between REST and SOAP Protocols in iPhoneFeb 15, 2013. In this article I explain the differences between the REST and SOAP protocols.
  • Web Services: Part 2 (Creating a WebService)Feb 10, 2013. In this article you will learn how to create Web Services and consume them in a client application.
  • Web Services: Part 1Feb 04, 2013. In this article you will learn about Web Services in detail.
  • HTML Encoding in MVCDec 23, 2012. In this quick article you will learn about HTML Encoding in MVC.
  • Web Service using SOAP Toolkit in VB.NETNov 09, 2012. The world of web services has taken applications by storm. From an era where applications were tightly bound to one another, we have reached a time wherein applications are delivered as a service.
  • Build a simple Watermarking utility in VB.NETNov 08, 2012. This article shall describe an approach to building a simple watermarking utility that may be used to add watermarks to any supported image file format. The resulting application shall permit the user to open any supported image file format into a scrollable picture box.
  • How to Call Web Service in Android Using SOAPMay 29, 2012. In this tutorial, we will learn how to call a Web Service using SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol).
  • Hour 2: Understanding 5 ASP.NET State Management Techniques in 5 HoursApr 28, 2011. In a simple way see understanding 5 ASP.NET state management techniques in 5 hours.
  • Create your first RESTful service with WCF 3.5Mar 31, 2011. How to Create Your First RESTful Service With WCF 3.5.
  • Invoking a Web Service dynamically using System.Net and SOAPMar 07, 2011. This article explains how to invoke the web service dynamically.
  • Developing SOAP Web Services with PHPMay 28, 2010. In this article you will learn how to Develop SOAP Web Services with PHP.
  • RIA Services - exposing SOAP endpointMay 26, 2010. This article speaks about how to expose SOAP endpoint in RIA Services.
  • XML-Based ProtocolsApr 13, 2010. In this article I will explain you about XML-Based Protocols.
  • .NET Remoting and SOAPApr 07, 2010. In this article I will explain you about .NET Remoting and SOAP.
  • SOAP and .NET Remoting Apr 06, 2010. In this article I will explain you about SOAP and .NET Remoting.
  • String Encoding/Decoding and Conversions in C# Feb 02, 2010. In this article, I will explain C# String Encoding/Decoding and Conversions in C#.
  • Application Architecture for .NET ApplicationsJan 08, 2009. This Article series helps the .NET developers and architects to design the effective applications on .NET latest technologies. There are so many articles,books on application architecture but it is still challenging for developers to understand best practices, principles for the application design. This post speaks about the fundamentals concepts of Application Architecture and principles.
  • Web Service OptimizationAug 28, 2008. This article gives you 10 tips to optimize web services.
  • Using the Fault Contracts (SOAP Faults) in WCF ProgrammingAug 26, 2008. This article describes the usage of SOAP Fault Contracts in WCF programming.
  • .Net Serialization using Soap FormatterMay 19, 2008. This article explains how to serialize objects using soap formatter which is used extensively in .Net Remoting.
  • Chapter 32: Web Service Standards and ExtensionsFeb 07, 2008. This chapter describes two most important web service protocols: SOAP and WSDL. SOAP is an incredibly lightweight protocol for messaging. WSDL is a flexible, extensible protocol for describing web services.
  • Exception Handling in WCF using Fault ContractJan 03, 2008. This article demonstrates how to get error information from a service to a client using fault contract in WCF.
  • Using SOAP Headers to Validate ClientsMay 18, 2007. In this brief article I will attempt to show you how you can use SOAP headers within your web service to validate clients and thereby secure your service from unauthorized usage.
  • Build a Simple Watermarking Utility in C#May 07, 2007. This article shall describe an approach to building a simple watermarking utility that may be used to add watermarks to any supported image file format. The resulting application shall permit the user to open any supported image file format into a scrollable picture box.
  • Delay Signing an AssemblyJan 18, 2006. In this article we will elaborate the terminology Delay Signing as well as what it means. How it works and the approach to achieve it.
  • Measure Web Service Performance using NetMonMay 03, 2005. This article gives an idea how to identify the performance of web method calls by using NETMon tool.