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• Are Large Language Models Truly Intelligent? A Structural Critique of Next-Token Prediction ArchitectureJul 16, 2025. This paper critiques large language models’ next-token architecture, arguing they simulate but don’t possess true intelligence—lacking semantic grounding, reasoning, and intentionality—and explores pathways toward genuinely cognitive AI systems.
• MVC Architecture in Node.js (With Code Examples)Jul 11, 2025. Learn how to build a clean, maintainable Node.js app using the MVC pattern with Express.js, separating concerns into Models, Views, and Controllers for scalable, testable, and organized code structure.
• What is Node.js ArchitectureJul 09, 2025. Node.js is a fast and lightweight runtime that executes JavaScript on the server side. Its single-threaded, event-driven, non-blocking architecture makes it ideal for real-time, scalable, and efficient web applications.
• 🍁Mastering SOLID Principles in Real-World .NET ProjectsJul 07, 2025. Learn SOLID principles in C# with real-world .NET examples. Master SRP, OCP, LSP, ISP, and DIP to write clean, testable, and scalable code using interfaces, patterns, and best practices for enterprise apps.
• 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 STAMP Architecture in AzureJul 03, 2025. STAMP (Service, Topology, Application, Management, Platform) is a modular Azure architecture that enables scalable, reliable, and isolated cloud services by deploying repeatable units called stamps to handle growing demand.
• Build a RESTful Student Info API with ASP.NET MVC & C#.NET Jul 02, 2025. Learn how to build a simple RESTful API using ASP.NET MVC in C#. This beginner-friendly tutorial guides you through creating a student info API with models, controllers, routing, and JSON output step by step.
• Common Language Runtime (CLR) in .NETJul 02, 2025. The Common Language Runtime (CLR) is the core of .NET, managing code execution, memory, security, and cross-platform compatibility. It compiles IL to native code, enabling safe, efficient app performance.
• Gödel’s Scaffolded Cognitive Prompting (GSCP): A Self-Regulating Architecture for Robust LLM ReasoningJul 01, 2025. Gödel’s Scaffolded Cognitive Prompting (GSCP) enhances LLM reasoning by utilizing dynamic scaffolding, branching, and meta-cognitive feedback to mitigate hallucinations and enhance planning through iterative cognitive passes.
• Kubernetes: Understanding Its Core ArchitectureJul 01, 2025. Explore how Kubernetes works under the hood—from master to worker nodes—with simple explanations, real-world insights, and beginner-friendly tips.
• Key Performance Tuning Techniques in Android Development (2025)Jul 01, 2025. Optimize Android app performance with innovative UI, memory management, threading, and modern tools like Jetpack Compose, Retrofit, Room, and Firebase to ensure smooth, fast, and reliable user experiences.
• Understanding Angular Lifecycle HooksJun 30, 2025. In this article, we will learn that Angular is a popular web development framework used to build fast, interactive websites and web apps.
• Apache Airflow: Architecture and WorkingJun 30, 2025. Apache Airflow is an open-source workflow orchestration tool that lets you author, schedule, and monitor data pipelines using Python. Ideal for ETL, ML workflows, and complex task dependencies.
• Understanding the 6 Levels of IoT ArchitectureJun 27, 2025. IoT levels generally refer to the increasing complexity of IoT systems, often categorized into 6 levels based on their architecture and functionality. In this article, we will discuss all levels in detail with flow charts.
• Mastering .NET ArchitectureJun 26, 2025. This article explains the layers of .NET architecture in a simple, beginner-friendly way. Each layer is described with real-world examples to help understand how .NET applications are built
• Rethinking Large Language Model Architectures: Toward Self-Learning, Language-Grounded, and Data-Efficient AIJun 23, 2025. A deep dive into evolving LLM architectures, focusing on making AI more self-learning, language-grounded, and data-efficient for smarter, more adaptable models with reduced training overhead.
• Real-Time Azure Digital Twins: Building a Scalable NDJSON Solution with Event-Driven ArchitectureJun 23, 2025. This article shows how to build a real-time system that keeps digital twins (virtual copies of physical machines) updated instantly using Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• How Medallion Architecture Transforms Your Data StrategyJun 21, 2025. Discover how Medallion Architecture revolutionizes your data strategy by organizing data into Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers—enhancing quality, governance, and analytics at every stage.
• Model Context Protocol - MCP Architecture OverviewJun 17, 2025. Explore the MCP (Model Context Protocol) architecture—an open-source standard enabling LLMs to interact with external tools and resources for scalable, flexible, and efficient AI application development and customization.
• How to Secure .NET 6+ Apps with Azure Key Vault and Clean ArchitectureJun 17, 2025. In modern .NET development, keeping secrets like connection strings in appsettings.json is a security risk, especially in production. Thankfully, Azure Key Vault offers a secure way to manage secrets, certificates, and keys.
• Unity Catalog vs Hive MetastoreJun 16, 2025. Explore the key differences between Unity Catalog and Hive Metastore for metadata management. Learn which is best for modern data governance, cloud integration, access control, lineage, scalability, and compliance.
• Azure Front Door Architecture and Pricing ModelsJun 14, 2025. This article is all about what Azure AFD is, how it works, and its pricing aspect. Azure Front Door is a global, secure entry point offering load balancing, WAF, SSL offloading, and content acceleration. This guide explains its features, use cases, architecture, and pricing in detail.
• 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.
• Base Blockchain Architecture ExplainedJun 11, 2025. In this article, we will break down the architecture of the Base blockchain in a simple and clear way. The base is built using the OP Stack, a modular framework created by Optimism.
• 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.
• Building Scalable APIs with Vertical Slice Architecture in .NETJun 09, 2025. Vertical Slice Architecture organizes code by features rather than technical layers. Each “slice” encapsulates all aspects of a specific feature, including the UI, business logic, and data access.
• Agentic AI: The Mindful Machine ArchitectureJun 09, 2025. Agentic AI blends autonomy, reasoning, and decision-making into machines. This mindful architecture powers systems that act with purpose, like intelligent agents that think before they act.
• Mastering the Factory Pattern in C# 13: Best Practices with Real-World ExamplesJun 08, 2025. With this best practices guide by Ziggy Rafiq, you will learn Factory Pattern in C# 13 with clean architecture, DI, and testable design.
• Best Practices for Structuring Large ASP.NET Projects: A Simple GuideJun 07, 2025. A beginner-friendly guide to organizing large ASP.NET projects using clean architecture, feature-based folders, and practical tips for maintainability and scalability.
• MVVM with Clean Architecture in Android DevelopmentJun 04, 2025. MVVM with Clean Architecture in Android Development refers to a structured approach that separates concerns in an Android app to improve scalability, testability, and maintainability.
• 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.
• Clean Code and Best Practices with C# 13Jun 01, 2025. Ziggy Rafiq teaches you how to create clean, maintainable, and testable C# 13 code using modern features, architecture patterns, and clean code principles.
• Mastering API Development in .NETJun 02, 2025. This article provides a practical guide for .NET developers to build clean, scalable, and maintainable APIs using ASP.NET Core.
• Docker Swarm ArchitectureMay 23, 2025. Learn how Docker Swarm works under the hood—explore managers, workers, Raft consensus, and how tasks and services power container orchestration.
• Using RAG architecture for generative tasksMay 22, 2025. This article explores using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) with LLMs to create artistic text, combining personal datasets, prompt engineering, and synthetic data for more relevant, high-quality poetic output.
• Enterprise Software Development: Key Benefits & Best Practices for Scalable SolutionsMay 22, 2025. Enterprise software development empowers organizations to optimize processes, boost productivity, enable automation, and ensure scalability through custom, secure, and future-ready digital solutions.
• Typical Uses of JDBC with ArchitectureMay 16, 2025. The traditional client/server model has a rich GUI on the client and a database on the server. In this model a JDBC driver is deployed on the client.
• What is Cloud Native? Where to Hire a Cloud Native Architect?May 13, 2025. Cloud Native refers to building and running applications that fully leverage the cloud environment—using technologies like containers, microservices, and CI/CD to ensure scalability, flexibility, and resilience.
• How does ChatGPT work?May 12, 2025. ChatGPT works by predicting the next word in a sentence using a large neural network trained on massive amounts of text data, allowing it to generate human-like responses.
• Best Practices for Azure Blob, Table, Queue, File Storage with C#May 11, 2025. Azure Storage provides scalable solutions for unstructured and structured data. It includes Blob, Table, Queue, and File Storage, offering features like tiering, lifecycle management, security, and cost optimization for efficient data handling.
• Implementing Event-Driven Architectures with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus (Comparisons, Pros, and Cons)May 06, 2025. Event-driven architecture (EDA) enables scalable, decoupled, and resilient systems using message brokers like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Azure Service Bus. Each offers unique features for different use cases.
• Building Zero-Trust Architectures with C# ServicesMay 04, 2025. This article covers secure authentication, authorization, microservices communication, and policy enforcement to help you design modern, resilient, and secure applications based on Zero-Trust principles.
• Singleton Pattern in C# 14: A Deep Dive with a Real-World ExampleApr 21, 2025. In software architecture, there are scenarios where only a single instance of a class should exist throughout the lifetime of an application.
• How to Implement Zero Trust Architecture on Azure Using C# Apr 21, 2025. Learn how to implement Zero Trust Architecture on Azure using C#. Secure your apps with Azure AD, Key Vault, RBAC, Managed Identity, and Conditional Access for robust, identity-driven protection.
• Execution Process of SQL Queries vs Stored Procedures Apr 21, 2025. Dive deep into the internal execution process of SQL Server queries with this one-of-a-kind article comparing normal SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Introduction to Event Driven Architecture [EDA]Apr 15, 2025. Event-driven architecture (EDA) is a software design pattern where decoupled components communicate via events. It enables real-time, scalable, and flexible systems, commonly used in microservices, IoT, payment processing, and real-time analytics.
• Clean Code with Onion ArchitectureApr 11, 2025. Onion Architecture structures code into layers—Domain, Application, Infrastructure, and UI—ensuring separation of concerns, maintainability, and testability by isolating business logic from external dependencies.
• Interface Segregation Principle (ISP)Apr 08, 2025. The Interface Segregation Principle (ISP) is one of the SOLID principles of object-oriented design. It promotes creating small, specific interfaces so that implementing classes don’t need to depend on methods they don’t use, leading to cleaner, modular code.
• Build a Product Info Chatbot Using OpenAI and RAG ModelApr 08, 2025. Build a powerful AI chatbot using OpenAI GPT and RAG to deliver real-time, accurate product information. Enhance user experience, reduce support tickets, and boost conversions in your e-commerce platform.
• Understanding the Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP) in SOLID DesignApr 08, 2025. The Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP) promotes decoupling by ensuring high-level modules depend on abstractions, not concrete implementations, enhancing flexibility, testability, and maintainability in code.
• Mastering SOLID Principles in Software DesignApr 06, 2025. The SOLID principles are five key object-oriented design guidelines—Single Responsibility, Open/Closed, Liskov Substitution, Interface Segregation, and Dependency Inversion—aimed at writing clean, maintainable, and scalable software systems.
• Building Resilient and Auto-Scaling Architectures on AzureApr 05, 2025. Build resilient, auto-scaling Azure applications using services like AKS, App Service, Cosmos DB, and Traffic Manager to ensure high availability, performance, and cost efficiency in dynamic workloads.
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA): Complete Guide with ExamplesApr 04, 2025. Learn SOA principles, components, and real-world use cases that showcase how businesses build scalable, reusable, and efficient services for modern applications and enterprise systems.
• How Event-Driven Architecture Boosts ScalabilityApr 03, 2025. Event-driven architecture (EDA) enables scalable, decoupled systems using asynchronous event communication. It enhances flexibility and responsiveness but introduces complexity in event management and debugging.
• How Serverless architecture workApr 03, 2025. Serverless Architecture is a cloud model where providers manage infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on code. It offers auto-scaling, pay-per-use billing, and event-driven execution for efficiency.
• Unleashing Serverless Power: Azure Functions Use Cases & Hands-On GuideApr 03, 2025. Discover the power of serverless computing with Azure Functions! This guide explores real-world use cases, from automation to event-driven processing, and walks you through a hands-on implementation.
• Mastering Layered Architecture: A Scalable Strategy for Software DesignApr 02, 2025. Discover the power of layered architecture in software design! This approach enhances scalability, maintainability, and modularity by organizing applications into distinct layers.
• How does Microservices Architecture WorkApr 02, 2025. Microservices Architecture breaks applications into small, independent services that communicate via APIs. It enhances scalability, resilience, and flexibility but adds complexity. Ideal for cloud-native, scalable apps needing independent deployments.
• Basic Understanding of Architectural StyleApr 01, 2025. Understanding architectural style is key to appreciating how buildings and structures are designed. It involves the study of various styles, from classical to modern, and the principles behind each.
• What is Monolithic ArchitectureApr 01, 2025. Monolithic architecture is a software design pattern where the entire application is built as a single unit. It offers advantages like easier development and deployment but faces challenges in scalability and maintenance as applications grow.
• Dynamic Database Web API in .NET 9: Clean Architecture & MediatR for FlexibilityMar 17, 2025. A Web API should support multiple database options such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite without major code changes. In this article, we will build a .NET 9 Web API using Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and MediatR, while implementing dynamic database selection using Entity Framework Core (EF Core).
• Understanding IT Solution ArchitectureMar 12, 2025. Solution architecture is focused mainly on the understanding of the business requirements and based on that need to design the project. Solutions should be designed in a way that it will be easy for maintenance and updates.
• Invisible Architects of Scalable Apps Services & DependencyFeb 19, 2025. Ever wondered how Angular apps seem to effortlessly manage complex logic and dependencies? The secret often lies in the behind-the-scenes magic of services and dependency injection (DI). While they may sound like buzzwords, Angular features are the unsung heroes that power your app’s scalability and maintainability.
• Screaming Architecture: Designing Systems that Speak for ThemselvesFeb 09, 2025. Screaming Architecture ensures your codebase clearly reflects its purpose. Aligned with Clean Architecture, it prioritizes business logic over frameworks, improving maintainability, scalability, and clarity in .NET and C# development.
• Working with gRPC API in .NET 8Jan 21, 2025. We create a simple gRPC service using .NET C# to perform CRUD operations on a book management system. Learn how to define a .proto file, implement server-side logic, and test with tools like Postman for efficient communication.
• Enterprise Text-to-Speech System: Architecture, HLD and UIJan 14, 2025. Explores the architecture, high-level design (HLD), and user interface (UI) of an enterprise text-to-speech (TTS) system. It delves into the technical aspects of integrating speech synthesis into enterprise applications, highlighting system components, design strategies, and the user experience.
• Understanding JIT Tiers, Dynamic PGO, and AOT Jan 08, 2025. This article explains how JIT compilers optimize code with tiered compilation, profile-guided optimization (PGO), and Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation in .NET. It also demonstrates enabling AOT in a Visual Studio application.
• A Comprehensive Guide for Enterprise Developers on .NET 9Jan 07, 2025. Ziggy Rafiq explains how enterprise developers can leverage high-performance APIs, real-time dashboards, and advanced security features using practical examples and best practices.
• Data Warehousing: A SummaryDec 30, 2024. Explore the fundamentals of data warehousing in this summary. Learn about its architecture, the ETL process, and key concepts like OLAP, data modeling, and integration.
• Best way of implementing Domain-driven design, Clean Architecture and CQRSDec 28, 2024. Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Clean Architecture, CQRS, and software design principles emphasize building scalable, maintainable systems. Key concepts include aggregates, events, repositories, and factories, with real-world GitHub examples for practice.
• How to Set Up and Use AWS RDS for BeginnersDec 27, 2024. Learn how to create an AWS RDS database with this beginner-friendly guide. AWS RDS simplifies database setup and management, supporting engines like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB.
• Unleashing power of Agentic AI: Shaping the Future of Intelligent SystemsDec 23, 2024. This article delves into how autonomous, self-directed AI agents are revolutionizing industries, enabling smarter automation, and driving innovations in machine learning, cognitive computing, and next-gen technologies.
• Introduction to Landing zoneDec 20, 2024. A Landing Zone in cloud architecture is a pre-provisioned environment for hosting workloads. It ensures scalability, modularity, and secure design by focusing on identity, networking, governance, security, and management pillars.
• Integrating SQS with Lambda using Event Source MappingDec 16, 2024. This setup allows Lambda functions to automatically trigger in response to messages in an SQS queue, providing a serverless, scalable solution for asynchronous processing and efficient message handling in AWS.
• Real-Time Notifications in Amazon Aurora PostgreSQLDec 10, 2024. In this article, we are going to learn about Implement real-time notifications (Transactional Outbox Pattern) in Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL
• Transactional Outbox PatternDec 07, 2024. The Transactional Outbox Pattern ensures data consistency in distributed systems by storing events in an outbox table within the database. It simplifies reliable messaging, enabling seamless communication between microservices while avoiding the complexity of two-phase commits.
• Alibaba Cloud ECS: Features, Benefits, and Service ArchitectureNov 25, 2024. Learn about Alibaba Cloud ECS, its features, benefits, and scalable architecture. Discover how it simplifies cloud computing for businesses of all sizes.
• The Cynefin framework with Domain-driven DesignNov 21, 2024. What is the Cynefin Framework, and how does it align with Domain-Driven Design (DDD)? The Cynefin framework helps decision-makers navigate complex problems by categorizing them into five domains. It complements Domain-driven Design (DDD) by addressing complexity.
• Azure Synapse Spark and Apache Spark ArchitectureNov 20, 2024. Learn how both tools handle big data processing, their integration capabilities, and use cases. Perfect for beginners and professionals aiming to master distributed computing and analytics.
• Micro-Service Architecture in DevopsNov 13, 2024. Microservice architecture in DevOps focuses on developing and deploying applications as a collection of small, independent services. It enhances scalability, flexibility, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Understanding Distributed and Monolithic SQL ArchitecturesNov 05, 2024. In this article, we explore the key differences between distributed and monolithic SQL architectures. We delve into their respective advantages and disadvantages, focusing on scalability, performance, and data management.
• Creating a CQRS Architecture in .NET Core 8Nov 04, 2024. This guide outlines a practical implementation of the CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) architecture using C# and MediatR, emphasizing the separation of read and write operations for better scalability and maintainability.
• Understanding the Role of Servers in Modern NetworkingOct 25, 2024. Servers play a crucial role in modern networking by managing data storage, processing, and communications across networks. From web hosting and cloud computing to secure data transfer, servers enable seamless connectivity.
• Vertical Slice Architecture with Code Examples in C# 12Oct 18, 2024. Get an overview of vertical slice architecture in C# 12 with Ziggy Rafiq. Build maintainable, scalable applications using feature-based organization with code examples, MediatR, and record types.
• Implementing a Data Mesh Architecture in Microsoft FabricOct 06, 2024. Possibility of creating data mesh using microsoft fabric. Data Mesh is fundamentally about decentralizing data management by assigning ownership to specific business domains.
• Hidden Gems - Converting the Table Response Into String VariableOct 03, 2024. Discover the hidden gems and best practices for effectively handling data within Microsoft Copilot. Enhance your AI-driven applications by learning essential techniques for data manipulation and integration.
• Creating a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) in AWSSep 27, 2024. Creating a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) in AWS allows users to launch AWS resources in a logically isolated virtual network. This setup enhances security and control over your cloud environment.
• REPR Pattern - For C# DevelopersSep 27, 2024. Discover the REPR Pattern, a powerful design technique tailored for C# developers. Learn how this pattern can simplify code structure, improve maintainability, and optimize performance in C# applications.
• How to Build a Clean Architecture Web API with .NET Core 8Sep 26, 2024. Learn how to build a robust Web API using Clean Architecture principles with .NET Core 8. This guide covers essential concepts, including modular design, dependency injection, and best practices for API development.
• Apply Azure Virtual Machines to the Zero Trust PrinciplesSep 25, 2024. This content explores the integration of Azure Virtual Machines with Zero Trust principles, emphasizing the importance of robust security in cloud environments.
• With code examples, learn how to develop ASP.NET Core C# 12 using domain-driven designSep 20, 2024. In this guide, you will learn how to develop applications using ASP.NET Core with C# 12, applying domain-driven design principles. Through clear code examples, we’ll explore how to create effective domain models, implement clean architecture, and leverage best practices to build scalable and maintainable software.
• Prototype Pattern: Cloning Objects in C#Sep 18, 2024. The Prototype Pattern is a creational design pattern that simplifies object creation by cloning existing instances instead of starting from scratch. Ideal for complex objects, it reduces initialization overhead and ensures consistency.
• Copilot Extensibility – A Brief OverviewSep 16, 2024. Microsoft 365 Copilot Extensibility indicates an integration of the AI capabilities of the Microsoft 365 products with the other line of business applications within the organization. It provides users with personalized, context-aware assistance with every other task like sales writing, data analysis, marketing preparations, and more.
• Copilot Customization: Welcome the Logged-in User with the NameSep 16, 2024. In this article, we shall see how to greet the user with the name using the logged-in information using the out of the box feature. This article is intended to target the developer who are using the Microsoft Copilot Studio for the custom copilot development.
• Builder Pattern: Constructing Complex ObjectsSep 14, 2024. In this article, we learn about Builder Pattern: Constructing Complex Objects. The Builder Pattern simplifies the creation of complex objects through step-by-step construction. It enables flexibility, modularity, and clarity in assembling products, making it ideal for various configurations and customizations.
• 🖥️ How to Create an Azure Storage AccountSep 11, 2024. Azure Storage provides cloud storage with features like high availability, security, and scalability. It includes Blob storage for unstructured data (images, videos), and Azure Files for managed file shares accessible via SMB/NFS. Storage accounts vary in performance and redundancy options.
• Private Specialized Small Language Model (SLM) ArchitectureSep 10, 2024. In this article, we will explore the architecture of Private Specialized Small Language Models (SLMs), focusing on custom, secure, and efficient designs tailored for specific domains.
• Getting Started With Apache Kafka: Introductory GuideSep 10, 2024. Apache Kafka is a distributed event streaming platform that enables real-time data processing and integration across microservices. It supports publishing and subscribing to streams of records, storing events with fault tolerance, and processing data using Kafka Connect and Kafka Streams APIs.
• Abstract Factory Pattern: Designing Families of Related Objects in C#Sep 09, 2024. The Abstract Factory Pattern provides an interface for creating families of related objects without specifying their concrete classes. It ensures consistency and flexibility in object creation, useful in scenarios like UI design, configuration systems, and data access layers, promoting modular and decoupled design.
• Factory Method Pattern: Simplifying Object Creation in C#Sep 06, 2024. The Factory Method Pattern is a creational design pattern that delegates object creation to subclasses, promoting flexibility and maintainability. It defines an interface for creating objects but lets subclasses decide which class to instantiate. This approach reduces coupling and enhances scalability in complex systems.