Recent Posts

Choosing the Right .NET App Type: Console, Tool, or DNX?
August 20, 2025
Introduction
As .NET developers, we spend a lot of time with tools. EF Coreโs dotnet ef
is one of the most familiar examples. It is a command line tool that feels natural to use, but it can also raise questions.
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Prepping for My Azure & DevOps Podcast Debut
August 8, 2025
Prepping for My First Podcast Appearance
On June 11, I got an email from Jeffrey Palermoโs executive assistant, Miranda. The invite was simple: be a guest on the Azure & DevOps Podcast.
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Preview Web.config Transforms Without Publishing
August 2, 2025
Preview a Web.config Transformation
Note: This guide applies to legacy ASP.NET Framework applications that use
Web.config
. ASP.NET Core projects useappsettings.json
and environment-based configuration, which follow a different transformation approach.
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First Post: The Tech That Powers This Blog
July 27, 2025
How This Blog Finally Happened ๐
I bought this domain in April because my deep-dive notes never seem to stick. I'll obsess over a topic, document every detail, feel sure I will remember, and six months later draw a blank. Too many evenings vanish rebuilding knowledge I already earned.
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