Azure SQL Edge: SQL Server for IoT

Azure SQL Edge is a small-footprint container (less than 500MB) optimized for IoT edge gateways. It runs SQL Server engine on ARM64 devices (like Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano) and includes streaming capabilities. Architecture Streaming T-SQL You can create a `STREAM` object in T-SQL to process incoming data windows. Key Takeaways Runs on ARM64 and […]

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Azure API Management: Complete Implementation Guide

Deep dive into Azure APIM. Beyond a simple proxy, APIM is your unified entry point for microservices. We cover the Consumption tier (Serverless), Policies for security, and Versioning strategies. Architecture Policies: The Power of XML Use policies to modify requests before they reach the backend. Versioning Use “Path Based” versioning (e.g., `/v1/orders`) for explicit contracts. […]

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TypeScript 4.0 Beta: Variadic Tuple Types

TypeScript 4.0 is a major milestone. The headline feature is Variadic Tuple Types, which finally allows strong typing for high-order functions like `concat` or `curry`. We explore this and Labeled Tuple Elements. Variadic Tuple Types You can now use spread syntax in generic tuple logic. Labeled Tuple Elements Tuples can now provide descriptive labels for […]

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Kubernetes Operators in .NET: Getting Started

Operators extend Kubernetes with custom domain logic. While usually written in Go, the .NET ecosystem has matured with the `KubeOps` SDK. We can now write C# operators to manage custom resources like `DatabaseCluster` or `TenantNamespace`. The Operator Pattern Defining a CRD in C# The Reconciler Key Takeaways Operators encode operational knowledge into software. The Reconcile […]

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Terraform with Azure: Complete Module Development

Modules are the building blocks of reusable Terraform infrastructure. A good module encapsulates complexity and enforces company standards (naming conventions, tagging, security). This guide builds an Azure VNET module with subnets and security groups. Directory Structure Using `for_each` for Subnets Key Takeaways Keep modules focused and single-responsibility. Always define `terraform` block with version constraints. Pin […]

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React Context Best Practices and Patterns

React Context provides a way to pass data through the component tree without prop drilling. Combined with the useReducer hook, it offers a lightweight alternative to Redux for global state management. However, misuse can lead to performance issues. The Split Context Pattern To avoid unnecessary re-renders, split State and Dispatch into separate contexts. Why Split? […]

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