DevOps
Testing! Every developer's favorite topic :). For me, if I can save time through automation, then I'm interested. Automated testing for a developer typically starts with unit tests, which, even if you don't subscribe to TDD, you've written at least one of them
Leadership
Managing large teams well is no small task. Meeting regularly and taking handwritten notes is a great start, but how can we do it all without adding additional time?
Slack
In this example, I'm using an Azure API app with Easy APIs enabled (formerly mobile services...but better) and the preview version of the Azure Function app.
Slack
I've been along for the ride since the beginning of Slack, and even with its flaws, I can finally see a future without email. So I've put together this list of tips on making the transition away from email a little easier.
Reviews
There was a lot of information to ingest at BUILD this year. Whether you're working with Xbox, Azure, Windows, or even Linux containers, I would find it surprising that there wasn't at least one announcement that touched your development universe.
Code
If you use Git with GitHub, the Hub wrapper utility by GitHub is a better CLI option for working with your personal and org repositories.
Azure
I have a love-hate relationship with the Azure portals. Some days it's fast and lets me do exactly what I want; other days, like today, I want more control over how my stuff runs.
Code
To continue my quest of converting from CVCS to git, I figured I would do a short write-up on my recent experience with converting from Subversion in a Windows environment.
Reviews
First things first, it all starts with the package manager. It's the best, and I feel the only, way to maintain software on any machine you deal with.
Azure
After sifting through posts, docs, and Stack Overflow, I finally set this up using the same MSBuild process I'm using for Continuous Deployment today.
Slack
Online persistent chat is awesome! Ever since I joined my first IRC chat room, I was hooked. It's slash commands, people leaving/joining/collaborating, and it's always running
DevOps
Fortunately for Azure developers, there are many great ways to set up continuous delivery (CD) to Websites. I use Bamboo CI server.