Terraform 0.12 is the biggest update in Terraform’s history, introducing HCL2 (HashiCorp Configuration Language 2). It addresses the major pain points of 0.11: type constraints, complex interpolations, and limited support for loops. This guide demonstrates how to refactor your infrastructure code to leverage the power of HCL2. First-Class Expressions Gone are the ‘${…}’ wrappers for […]
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Azure DevOps: Multi-Stage Pipelines with YAML
The Classic UI pipelines in Azure DevOps are going away. The future is YAML—specifically Multi-Stage Pipelines. This approach allows you to define your Build (CI) and Deployment (CD) processes in a single, version-controlled file stored alongside your code. This guide implements a complete specific end-to-end pipeline for a .NET Core application deploying to Azure Kubernetes […]
Read more →TypeScript 3.7: Optional Chaining, Nullish Coalescing, and Assertion Functions Deep Dive
TypeScript 3.7, released in November 2019, introduced three transformative features that fundamentally changed how developers write safe, expressive code: Optional Chaining, Nullish Coalescing, and Assertion Functions. These aren’t just syntactic sugar—they represent a philosophical shift toward eliminating entire categories of runtime errors at compile time. In this exhaustive guide, we’ll explore each feature in depth, […]
Read more →SPFx 1.10: Library Components, Teams Improvements, and Enterprise Development Patterns
SharePoint Framework (SPFx) 1.10 represents a significant milestone in Microsoft’s journey to modernize SharePoint development. Released in early 2020, this version introduces Library Components, enhanced Microsoft Teams integration, and improved developer tooling that fundamentally change how enterprise developers build solutions for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore every major feature, provide […]
Read more →C# 8.0: Nullable Reference Types in Practice
The “Billion Dollar Mistake”—null content—has plagued C# developers since version 1.0. NullReferenceException is the most common runtime error. C# 8.0 introduces Nullable Reference Types (NRT), a feature that moves null checking from runtime to compile time. This is not just a syntax change; it’s a fundamental shift in how we write safety-critical C# code. How […]
Read more →C# 8.0: Nullable Reference Types in Practice
The “Billion Dollar Mistake” – the null reference – is finally being addressed in C# 8.0. Nullable Reference Types (NRT) are not just a compiler check; they are a fundamental shift in how we design software. Enabling NRT To enable it, add <Nullable>enable</Nullable> to your .csproj. Prepare for a sea of yellow warnings. Do not […]
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