SignalR is great, but sometimes you want raw WebSockets or support for other languages (Python, Java clients). **Azure Web PubSub** is a managed WebSocket service that supports native WebSocket clients and the PubSub subprotocol. Architecture The service handles the massive concurrent connections. Your server only handles events (Connect, Message) via Webhooks. Key Takeaways Supports standard […]
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Emerging technologies include a variety of technologies such as educational technology, information technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, cognitive science, psychotechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
Azure SQL Database Ledger: Blockchain power in SQL
Ledger functionality adds tamper-evidence to Azure SQL. It cryptographically links blocks of transactions together (like a blockchain), creating an immutable history. If a DBA tries to modify a row in the history table directly, the cryptographic verification fails. Creating a Ledger Table Verification You can run a stored procedure to verify the integrity of the […]
Read more →Container Security: Running as Non-Root
By default, Docker containers run as `root`. If an attacker compromises the app, they have root access to the container (and potentially the host). Running as a non-root user is a critical security best practice, mandated by policies like Azure Policy for Kubernetes. The Dockerfile Fix Key Takeaways You cannot bind to ports < 1024 […]
Read more →.NET 6 Minimal APIs: First Look
.NET 6 introduces “Minimal APIs”, a stripped-down approach to building HTTP APIs without the ceremony of Controllers, Filters, or `Startup.cs`. Four Lines of Code Parameter Binding It infers binding from route, query, or body automatically. Key Takeaways Minimal APIs are **faster** than Controllers (less reflection overhead). You can still use DI, Auth, and Validation. Great […]
Read more →MassTransit: The Enterprise Service Bus for .NET
Don’t implement `RabbitMQ.Client` directly. It’s complex and error-prone. **MassTransit** abstracts the message broker (RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, SQS), providing a unified API for consumers, sagas, and fault tolerance. Defining a Consumer Configuration Key Takeaways MassTransit handles **Connection Recovery** and **Retry Policies** out of the box. Use **Sagas** for long-running stateful workflows.
Read more →Bicep Modules: Enterprise Infrastructure Scale
Copy-pasting Bicep code defeats the purpose of Infrastructure as Code. **Modules** allow you to strictly define inputs and outputs for reusable components (like a standardized VNET or Storage Account), enforcing compliance across the enterprise. Creating a Module Consuming the Module Key Takeaways Publish modules to a **Private Bicep Registry** (ACR) for cross-team sharing. Use `br:myregistry.azurecr.io/bicep/storage:v1` […]
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