What's a Topic and how can we implement it using Azure Storage Queues?

What's a Topic and how can we implement it using Azure Storage Queues?

I really like Azure ServiceBus, it’s fast, reliable and really easy to integrate into a code base. But when I’m testing something out, or when I really don’t want to worry too much about infrastructure, I’d rather use something simpler, like Azure Storage Queues. They’re quite good for simple use...

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How to generate Code Coverage for a .NET Solution

How to generate Code Coverage for a .NET Solution

I am a strenuous believer that a good code coverage is crucial for a project’s success. That of course doesn’t really apply to short lived applications, like prototypes or small apps that would be thrown away after a few days/weeks. But if you plan on keeping your creation alive for...

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Comparing lookup performance in .NET

Comparing lookup performance in .NET

First article of the year! I’ve been busy preparing for Confoo here in Montreal, so I haven’t had much time lately for focusing on my blog, unfortunately. Today I just wanted to showcase (again</a>) how important it is to know your data structures. This time, I wrote a small benchmark...

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Landing IT Jobs Made Easy

Landing IT Jobs Made Easy

Disclaimer This article contains a snippet from my booklet: Landing IT Jobs Made Easy Embarking on the journey from the lecture halls of the university to the dynamic realm of IT can be both exhilarating and daunting. If you’re just out of college, the jump to the real IT world...

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