Here is a list of my latest blogs.
I also have a number of articles published on Medium/Hackernoon, if you want to check those out, too!
Since its launch, the Azure Naming Tool has provided administrators with a simple, easy-to-use solution for creating and managing their Azure naming conventions, using a single...
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azure
If you’re using GitHub, then you most certainly have heard about GitHub Actions. From simple “build and deploy” workflows to elaborate multi-project collaborations, Actions are the...
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azure github
Let’s say you’re hosting your API in Azure App Services. You have an awesome CI/CD process to deploy changes and the site scales perfectly. (So far so good!) You need to control...
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azure
The Azure Naming Tool is the evolution of a solution to a common problem when working with Azure. For anyone managing Azure resources, naming is key to understanding what a service...
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.net azure
Are you struggling to manage your Azure resources? When you view your account is it a sea of mismatched names and formats? Well, lucky for you, a brand-new utility has just been...
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azure other
Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of companies on implementing DevOps in their software development lifecycle. They want to have a defined, fool-proof process that allows them...
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.net azure devops
When it comes to Automation, Azure Logic Apps are pretty awesome. With just a few clicks, developers can create elaborate workflows to integrate their systems and applications. And...
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azure
When companies decide they want to get on the Azure DevOps Express, it’s usually an all or nothing experience. Sure, it might take them a little while to transition everything (and...
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azure devops
When working with APIs, how traffic is routed is a REALLY important topic. Whether it’s for security, latency optimization, performance improvements, or admins are just into that...
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azure
Azure API Management is quickly becoming one of my favorite parts of the Azure platform. From SOAP (shudder) to REST APIs, developers can quickly register and secure their existing...
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azure
Azure Data Explorer (or ADX to those in the fan club), is a very powerful and scalable data solution for analytics and timeseries data. Capable of handling more records than you...
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.net azure
Azure Functions are the best part of Azure (There, I said it!). With them, you can offload processing, unify application design, centralize functionality, and just do cool stuff...
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.net azure
Creating an API is a pretty standard ask of any developer. You have some functionality that you need to make available, so you create an interface to expose it. You let the...
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azure
If you’ve spent much time around me, you know that I’m a huge fan of Azure Functions. Being able to code stand-alone, serverless functions to handle tasks is an extremely powerful...
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azure java
Have you ever wanted to develop with Azure Logic Apps, but struggled to test things out until you’ve deployed? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Logic Apps are an extremely powerful...
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azure
When creating workflows with Azure Logic Apps, developers are often amazed at the amount of functionality at their fingertips. With a few simple clicks, you can create extremely...
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azure
Creating services using Azure PowerShell is fun way to learn syntax and errors messages. There are tons of great commands you can use to do nearly everything as wrong as possible...
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azure
When it comes to DevOps, there are no shortage of the amount of customizations companies need. From specialized environments to quality checks, every business has their own recipe...
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azure devops
Translating text can be tricky business. Sure, by using online services and tools, you can quickly find out how to say “Hello”, "that dog is green", and “where’s the closest taco...
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azure
Nothing says the future like automation. From home appliances to overdraft fees, nearly every aspect of our lives has some sort of process firing off when things happen. Sure, we...
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azure
When a developer decides to use the cloud, a whole world of opportunities open up to them. From hosting to data to AI, there’s nearly limitless computing available to empower users...
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azure
As AI and Machine Learning continue their climb to become our supreme overlords, developers should start to get to know them a little better (you know, to get on their good side...
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azure
If you’re paying attention to any tech article these days, you know the DevOps is the most popular buzzword of all time. It seems every developer, designer, and admin are using...
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azure
The rise of MVC has not been a quiet process. Over the past few years, developers have been saying...err…SCREAMING that they want to use modern, scalable frameworks for...
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"best practices" azure mvc
Editors have a lot to do. From crafting perfect content to managing campaigns, they are often overwhelmed with tasks needed to manage an application. With more and more...
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"custom module" ai azure
Automation can go a long way in making a developer's life easier. When it comes to content, the less to deal with, the better! Let me show you how to automate translation...
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"azure functions" "azure logic apps" "kentico cloud" automation azure translation
If you’re using Kentico in Azure, then you probably have seen a lot of options in your portal for your SQL database. Azure SQL Database, Microsoft’s SaaS database...
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"sql database" azure database performance security tips
Every version of Kentico is packed full of amazing features and updates. With Kentico 11, one of the biggest advancements was our built-in integration with Azure Search. In this...
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"azure search" "kentico 11" azure integration
Content editors have a lot do. From managing web content to social media, they are tasked with curating and publishing all sorts of data to many locations. With so much activity...
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"azure functions" "azure logic apps" "kentico cloud" azure content
The world is becoming more automated. From cars to coffee makers, systems are becoming more dynamic as developers leverage integrations between applications and platforms. When...
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"azure funcitons" "azure logic apps" "kentico cloud" azure twitter
Everyone’s been to a site with truly awful search. You have an idea of what you are looking for, but no clue as to where to start. You click on the Search link and are...
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"azure search" "faceted search" "kentico 11" azure search
As MVC becomes the main development model for Kentico developers, understanding how to host your applications becomes an important skill to master. Depending on your hosting...
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"azure app service" architecture azure mvc
All the best features in the world don’t mean a thing if people can’t see your product. As a vendor, you always want to be in front of as many users as possible. You...
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"azure marketplace" "kentico cloud" azure samples
The world is full of horrible typists. From the ever-devolving grammar on social media to the classic hunt-and-peck, there’s no shortage of people that could use a little...
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"bing spell check" "form control" azure jquery
Developers want to automate everything. Whether it’s moving code or testing a function, enslaving a machine to do your dirty work is the best way to exert your authority...
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"azure functions" "azure search" "kentico cloud" webhooks
Websites. Mobile apps. Smartwatches. Wearables. Digital assistants. How you deliver content is limitless, with so many options for how people consume and leverage...
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"azure functions" "kentico cloud" ai alexa api integration
For the past few years, I’ve presented on Azure Search at several conferences and events. Microsoft’s Software-As-A-Service search solution is a great way to add...
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"azure functions" "azure search" "kentico cloud" azure search
Developing applications using microservices is a great way to increase functionality, without being solely dependent on a single solution. By using multiple systems and services...
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"azure search" "kentico cloud" azure microservices
When deploying Kentico to Azure, one of the biggest questions that comes up is what size database to use. While we publish some recommendations in our documentation, your...
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"azure database" "custom module" azure database
Once you select Azure as your hosting platform, a vast world of resources becomes available. From CDNs to Load Balancers, Microsoft’s cloud has loads of great services to...
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".net core" "applicaiton insights" azure performance
As more companies transition to a modular development model, integration with different services and platforms has become a common approach in many projects. By leveraging...
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"kentico cloud" azure microservices
Over the past few years, I have spoken on Azure Search several times at user groups and conferences around the world. While many developers are familiar with Microsoft Azure and...
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"azure search" azure blobs
By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about Kentico Cloud and how it presents a new way to develop your applications. One of the greatest benefits of the platform is how you...
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"azure web apps" "kentico cloud" azure reactjs
In the previous blogs in this series, I showed you how to create a .NET Core MVC site and add content from Kentico Draft. I then showed you how to expand on the content types...
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"kentico cloud" "kentico deliver" "kentico draft" "kentico engage" azure mvc
Azure Web Apps are one of the most widely used options for cloud deployments. This is largely due to their ease of deployment and use, along with their vast customization...
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"azure web apps" azure settings
Microsoft Azure is continually being enhanced with more and more functionality that developers can leverage within their applications. From data storage to computing, there are...
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"media library" azure compression