Why Human Oversight Remains Essential in an AI-Driven DevOps LandscapeAlan Shimel discusses the critical need for human oversight in AI-driven DevOps environments, emphasizing collaboration models and the risks of unchecked automation.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-18
AppSignal Adds Native OpenTelemetry Support for Enhanced Application MonitoringMike Vizard covers AppSignal’s new OpenTelemetry integration, explaining how the improved instrumentation benefits DevOps teams and why observability is increasingly vital in modern, AI-driven development environments.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-15
Copado Enhances AI Tools to Uncover Salesforce Code RelationshipsMike Vizard explains how Copado’s new Org Intelligence module brings AI-powered relationship mapping to Salesforce code, improving object reuse, impact analysis, and DevOps practices for developers.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-15
Sentry Integrates MCP Server Monitoring into APM Platform for AI WorkflowsMike Vizard outlines the technical and operational impact of Sentry’s new MCP server monitoring tool, emphasizing its importance for DevOps and AI engineering teams tasked with building, debugging, and securing...
DevOps Blog 2025-08-14
Most Organizations Face Breaches Caused by Vulnerable Code, Survey FindsMike Vizard analyzes survey findings about the widespread impact of vulnerable code on organizational security, including the challenge of AI-generated code, adoption of security tools, and the ongoing evolution of...
DevOps Blog 2025-08-14
API Gateway Pattern in Azure: Managing APIs and Routing Requests to MicroservicesDellenny provides a hands-on guide to implementing the API Gateway pattern on Azure using API Management, explaining how to route, secure, and monitor requests to microservices for robust and maintainable...
Dellenny's Blog 2025-08-14
Eclipse Foundation Publishes Toolkit to Simplify CRA ComplianceMike Vizard examines how the Eclipse Foundation’s OCCTET project enables organizations to address EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance, highlighting input from Microsoft and GitHub.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-14
Shadow: How AI Coding Agents are Transforming DevOps WorkflowsTom Smith delves into Shadow, an open-source AI coding agent that streamlines and transforms DevOps workflows by automating code management, analysis, and repository tasks for development teams.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-14
Futurum Signal: AI-Powered Market Intelligence for DevOps and Platform EngineeringAlan Shimel introduces Futurum Signal, an AI-powered market intelligence platform designed to keep DevOps and platform engineering teams informed about rapid industry changes, using real-time analytics and predictive insights.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-13
The Right Kind of AI for Infrastructure as CodeIan Amit explores how AI can be effectively applied to Infrastructure as Code, highlighting crucial gaps in current cloud security tools and explaining what attributes make AI truly valuable for...
DevOps Blog 2025-08-13
SonarSource Highlights Security Risks and Code Quality Issues in LLM-Generated CodeMike Vizard summarizes SonarSource’s analysis of LLM-generated code, revealing frequent security vulnerabilities and long-term code quality issues. The article urges DevOps teams to be vigilant when leveraging AI coding tools....
DevOps Blog 2025-08-13
SonarSource Research Highlights Security Risks in LLM-Generated CodeMike Vizard summarizes SonarSource’s research into AI-generated code, highlighting both the strengths and serious security pitfalls of relying on LLMs such as GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 4, and others.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-13
From Firefighting to Forward-Thinking: Real-World Lessons in DevOps and Cloud EngineeringBhanuteja Somarouthu reflects on a decade of DevOps and cloud engineering, distilling practical lessons on CI/CD, infrastructure as code, observability, and resilient system design for technical practitioners.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-13
Survey Reveals Major Challenges in Mobile Application Release ManagementMike Vizard summarizes the results of a survey among mobile engineers, revealing key obstacles in release management processes and emphasizing the urgent need for DevOps-driven improvements.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-12
GitHub CEO Steps Down as Microsoft Integrates GitHub with CoreAI TeamJon Swartz discusses Thomas Dohmke’s decision to step down as GitHub CEO, emphasizing how GitHub will operate more closely with Microsoft’s CoreAI team and what this means for AI-driven developer...
DevOps Blog 2025-08-11
Minimus Adds VEX Support and Microsoft SSO Integration to Hardened Images ServiceMike Vizard explains how Minimus’ updated service now helps DevSecOps teams with VEX support, secure Helm charts for Kubernetes, compliance dashboards, and Microsoft SSO integration, enhancing application security workflows.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-11
How Gemini CLI GitHub Actions is Changing Developer WorkflowsTom Smith examines how Gemini CLI GitHub Actions, an AI-powered automation tool, is transforming developer and DevOps workflows by streamlining issue management, code reviews, and collaboration on GitHub.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-11
AI: Do or Don’t Believe the Hype – A Balanced Look at AI in DevOpsAlan Shimel examines the current state of AI in the DevOps world, analyzing business hype, empirical studies, and ground-level developer experiences.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-08
Why Continuous Integration Matters More Than EverMichael Chukwube explains why Continuous Integration is now a cornerstone of DevOps, highlighting its impact on software quality, delivery speed, and team collaboration in today’s tech landscape.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-08
ArmorCode Expands Anya AI to Deliver Custom Code Fixes for Runtime EnvironmentsMike Vizard examines how ArmorCode’s Anya AI now generates automated, environment-specific code fixes and brings software supply chain insight to application security, as announced at Black Hat USA 2025.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-07
Black Duck Software Brings AI-Powered Security to IDEsMike Vizard reports on Black Duck Software’s new integration of their AI security assistant into IDE plugins, enabling real-time vulnerability detection and support for natural language security queries as developers...
DevOps Blog 2025-08-07
What Vibe Coding Means for the Enterprise: Fast Code, Real ConsiderationsTom Howlett examines the enterprise-level implications of vibe coding and AI-assisted development, highlighting both the acceleration of innovation and the real risks in security and code maintainability.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-07
PlayerZero Introduces AI-Driven Code Simulation with CodeSimMike Vizard discusses PlayerZero’s new CodeSim feature, which uses AI to simulate and analyze code, empowering DevOps teams to proactively address challenges in AI-driven software development.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-06
From Incidents to Insights: The Power of Blameless PostmortemsIn this insightful article, Jyostna Seelam discusses how blameless postmortems transform DevOps incidents into powerful learning and improvement opportunities, driving team resilience.
DevOps Blog 2025-08-06
Survey Shows AI Drives Massive Economic Gains in Software DevelopmentWritten by Mike Vizard, this article explores a Harris Poll survey revealing how AI adoption is transforming software development, boosting productivity, creating economic value, and presenting new challenges for organizations....
DevOps Blog 2025-08-05
Cycode Adds AI Agent to Assess Exploitability of Application VulnerabilitiesAuthored by Mike Vizard, this article explores Cycode’s new AI agent for its application security platform. The tool is designed to evaluate and prioritize vulnerabilities, helping DevSecOps teams respond more...
DevOps Blog 2025-08-05
Building Resilient Systems with Immutable Infrastructure on AzureDellenny presents a practical guide to adopting immutable infrastructure on Azure, detailing the steps, best practices, and tooling for reliable cloud deployments with DevOps workflows.
Dellenny's Blog 2025-08-05
AI-Driven Observability: Fast, Context-Rich MCP ServersAuthored by Alan Shimel, this article features insights from Honeycomb CEO Christine Yen on how Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers enhance AI-driven observability and the evolving landscape for DevOps teams....
DevOps Blog 2025-08-04
Context on Tap: How MCP Servers Bridge AI Agents and DevOps PipelinesIn this interview, Mike Vizard talks with Cloudsmith CEO Glenn Weinstein about the pivotal role of MCP servers in enhancing AI agent situational awareness and seamless collaboration in DevOps pipelines....
DevOps Blog 2025-08-04
DevOps Meets Microsoft AI: Accelerating Innovation in the Cloud EraWritten by Dellenny, this comprehensive overview shows how Microsoft AI—including GitHub Copilot—integrates with DevOps tools to enhance productivity, automation, and secure software delivery.
Dellenny's Blog 2025-08-04
The Evolution of DevOps: Impact of 2,000 Token-Per-Second AI Code GenerationIn this article, Tom Smith analyzes the transformational impact of rapid AI code generation in the DevOps domain, highlighting new hardware, open-source model advancements, and the resulting effects on workflow...
DevOps Blog 2025-08-04
BMC Extends Scope and Reach of DevOps Mainframe WorkflowsMike Vizard explores BMC’s latest advancements in DevOps analytics for mainframe environments, highlighting new AI capabilities, improved security, and enhanced cloud data management.
DevOps Blog 2025-07-31
Redefining Engineering Excellence: Amplifying Impact with Product Skills in the AI EraIn this article, Maryna Rybalko discusses how AI is redefining the software engineering landscape. She highlights the importance of product thinking and outlines key skills engineers should develop to thrive...
DevOps Blog 2025-07-31
DevOps Meets Blazor in 2025 - Streamlining .NET Web App Delivery for the FutureAmber Talavera examines how Blazor’s evolution and integration with DevOps practices are shaping the future of .NET web application delivery.
DevOps Blog 2025-07-31
Beyond the Firewall - Achieving True Observability in Hybrid InfrastructureIn this article, Gerardo Dada outlines why true observability is vital in today’s hybrid infrastructures. He examines tools and practices enabling DevOps teams to monitor complex environments.
DevOps Blog 2025-07-31
“Shove Left” – Dumping Downstream Tasks Onto Developers – A Recipe for FailureAuthor Peter Pickerill warns against the ‘Shove Left’ anti-pattern in DevOps, illustrating how offloading tasks onto developers without real change can harm teams and outcomes.
DevOps Blog 2025-07-30
Observability in Retail: How to Monitor and Manage Interactive Kiosk FleetsIn this article, Cheryl Lesniak discusses the unique observability and monitoring requirements for managing interactive kiosk fleets at scale in the retail sector.
DevOps Blog 2025-07-30
Emerging DevOps Trends: Security, Scalability and SustainabilityHarikrishna Kundariya explores key trends in the DevOps landscape, addressing how security, scalability, and sustainability are influencing modern development practices.
DevOps Blog 2025-07-30
How to Activate and Use the Scrum Assistant Agent in GitHub CopilotDellenny details how GitHub Copilot’s Scrum Assistant agent can automate and enhance Agile ceremonies, guiding development teams through daily standups, sprint planning, and more with AI-driven workflow support.
Dellenny's Blog 2025-07-30
Aspire: A Modern DevOps ToolchainAuthored by David Fowler, this article explores Aspire’s role as a modern DevOps toolchain, detailing its design philosophy, core features, and broad support for polyglot distributed app development.
David Fowler's Blog 2025-07-28
Limited to 300 Free Premium Requests by Your Org? Here’s an Expensive GitHub Copilot WorkaroundReinier van Maanen explores how organizations can work around GitHub Copilot’s 300 free premium requests limitation, the hidden costs of such tactics, and provides practical insights into optimizing Copilot and...
Reinier van Maanen's blog 2025-07-26
Enhanced Git Workflow Prompt and Upcoming VS Code Terminal Auto-Approval ChangesIn this post, Reinier van Maanen details his improved Git workflow prompt, VS Code and GitHub Copilot Chat integration, and provides a warning about breaking changes to the terminal auto-approval...
Reinier van Maanen's blog 2025-07-25
Leveraging CQRS in Azure: Separating Read and Write Operations for Performance and ScalabilityDellenny describes how to apply the CQRS pattern using Microsoft Azure services, guiding developers through separating read and write operations to maximize performance, scalability, and maintainability in modern cloud-native applications....
Dellenny's Blog 2025-07-24
Key Trends Driving Software Engineering in 2025Dellenny outlines core trends for software engineers in 2025—from AI-powered development and DevSecOps to ethical and sustainable engineering—providing practitioners with the strategies and skills they should prioritize.
Dellenny's Blog 2025-07-20
Your New Rubber Duck is an AIRene van Osnabrugge, co-creator of the LEAD podcast, discusses the evolution of developer roles in the age of AI, sharing insights from conversations about GitHub Copilot and engineering culture.
René van Osnabrugge's Blog 2025-07-11
Automating My Git Workflow in VS Code with Copilot Chat, Custom Prompts, and Terminal Auto-ApprovalIn this detailed post, Reinier van Maanen demonstrates how to automate Git workflows in Visual Studio Code using GitHub Copilot Chat, custom prompts, and the experimental terminal auto-approval feature, providing...
Reinier van Maanen's blog 2025-07-11
GitHub Copilot Custom Chat Modes for Large, Complex Projects in VS CodeIn this article, Harald Binkle details how custom chat modes for GitHub Copilot in VS Code can improve productivity and collaboration in large projects by tailoring AI behavior and tools...
Harald Binkle's blog 2025-07-06
Security Risks from Deleted GitHub Commits: Admin Access to Istio ExposedTim Anderson’s article explores how lingering commit history on GitHub enabled a researcher to find secrets—including admin tokens for Istio—highlighting security risks and mitigation strategies for developers.
DevClass 2025-07-03
Growing a DevOps MindsetIn this post, Rene van Osnabrugge draws on LEAD podcast insights to examine the cultural and psychological shifts necessary for nurturing a true DevOps mindset in engineering organizations.
René van Osnabrugge's Blog 2025-06-27
Working with Stacked Branches in Git: Rebasing, Pushing, and Handling MergesIn this detailed post, Andrew Lock discusses workflows for managing stacked branches in Git. He provides advanced advice on rebasing, merging, and pushing branch stacks to streamline feature development and...
Andrew Lock's Blog 2025-06-24
Bicep vs Terraform vs OpenTofu: Your Infrastructure as Code Options in 2025Hidde de Smet offers an expert comparison of Azure Bicep, Terraform, and OpenTofu for Infrastructure as Code. This comprehensive post supports infrastructure and DevOps professionals in selecting tools for Azure,...
Hidde de Smet's Blog 2025-06-22
Startup Engineering Culture in ActionIn this blog post, Rene van Osnabrugge distills lessons on startup engineering culture from the LEAD podcast, with a focus on lean processes, trust, and DevOps principles.
René van Osnabrugge's Blog 2025-06-18
Working with Stacked Branches in Git: Strategies and Best PracticesIn this post, Andrew Lock delves into the use of stacked branches and PRs in Git, outlining practical workflows and tools for managing complex feature development efficiently.
Andrew Lock's Blog 2025-06-17
From Simple to Sophisticated: Evolving Terraform Infrastructure for Azure with CI/CD and GovernanceIn this comprehensive guide, Hidde de Smet documents the step-by-step evolution of Terraform infrastructure for Azure. The post provides real-world insights and actionable patterns for teams modernizing their infrastructure-as-code, from...
Hidde de Smet's Blog 2025-06-16
Is SRE Just DevOps in New Packaging?Rene van Osnabrugge shares insights from the LEAD podcast, co-hosted with Geert van der Cruijsen, examining the real meaning of SRE and its interplay with DevOps in engineering organizations.
René van Osnabrugge's Blog 2025-06-11
How to Authenticate Connect-MgGraph Using OIDC in GitHub ActionsJesse Houwing walks through authenticating maintenance PowerShell scripts to Microsoft Graph in GitHub Actions, using OpenID Connect and Azure CLI, for improved security and automation.
Jesse Houwing's Blog 2025-06-10
GitHub Copilot & Productivity: Rethinking Metrics and Value in Modern DevelopmentIn this insightful post, Rob Bos critiques current productivity metrics in engineering teams—especially with GitHub Copilot in the mix—and offers practical strategies for embracing AI tools for real business value....
Rob Bos' Blog 2025-06-07
Developer Experience: More Than a BuzzwordIn this post, Rene van Osnabrugge shares stories and lessons from the LEAD podcast, delving into the realities and evolving practices of developer experience and engineering culture.
René van Osnabrugge's Blog 2025-06-05
AI, Ethics, and Empathy: A Deep Dive With Kat Morgan on Arrested DevOpsIn this Arrested DevOps episode, Matty Stratton and guest Kat Morgan examine AI’s multifaceted role in development, delving into ethical, practical, and human-centered concerns. The discussion reflects on teamwork with...
Arrested DevOps 2025-06-03
Dynamic IIS Server Deployments with GitHub ActionsMichiel van Oudheusden explores a practical approach to deploying web apps across multiple IIS servers using GitHub Actions, focusing on scalable DevOps strategies for traditional cloud infrastructure.
Michiel van Oudheusden's Blog 2025-06-02
Is DevOps Dead? Or Just Evolving?In this article, Rene van Osnabrugge shares insights from his LEAD podcast and discusses whether DevOps is truly dead or simply evolving, highlighting the impact of platform engineering on modern...
René van Osnabrugge's Blog 2025-05-28
Use Copilot in VS Code to Summarize Pull Requests EfficientlyRandy Pagels outlines actionable techniques for using GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio Code to create effective pull request summaries, accelerating and clarifying the code review process for developers.
Randy Pagels's Blog 2025-05-23
Pushing a Whole Stack of Branches with a Single Git CommandIn this post, Andrew Lock introduces a method for pushing an entire stack of Git branches using a custom alias, streamlining PR workflows and branch management for large features or...
Andrew Lock's Blog 2025-05-20
Taming Manifest Sprawl with AspireDavid Fowler explores how Aspire addresses ‘manifest sprawl’ by unifying application configuration and deployment manifests into a single, C#-coded model, streamlining workflows for developers.
David Fowler's Blog 2025-05-16
Write Better Commit Messages with GitHub CopilotRandy Pagels shares practical guidance for using GitHub Copilot to generate clear, concise commit messages, highlighting actionable steps and prompt ideas for developers looking to streamline their Git version control...
Randy Pagels's Blog 2025-05-16
Intent vs. Mechanics: The Power of Abstraction in AspireIn this article, David Fowler explores how Aspire simplifies application development by abstracting environment-specific details, allowing developers to focus on intent, especially when managing secrets via Azure Key Vault.
David Fowler's Blog 2025-05-11
Model. Run. Ship. The New Way to Build Distributed Apps with AspireIn this post, David Fowler discusses how Aspire streamlines the modeling and deployment of distributed applications, making connections between services explicit and repeatable.
David Fowler's Blog 2025-04-28
How to Create GitHub Issue Hierarchies via the API (REST & GraphQL Approaches)In this technical walkthrough, Jesse Houwing explains how to automate the new parent-child hierarchy feature in GitHub Issues using REST and GraphQL APIs, along with CLI scripting tips.
Jesse Houwing's Blog 2025-04-16
Verifying Tricky Git Rebases with git range-diffIn this thorough post, Andrew Lock introduces the git range-diff feature for verifying and understanding tricky git rebases. He uses a practical .NET minimal API example to walk readers through...
Andrew Lock's Blog 2025-04-08
Modeling Your Environment with AspireDavid Fowler discusses how Aspire transforms application modeling by making environment configuration and dependencies programmable, enabling automation and improved DevOps practices.
David Fowler's Blog 2025-04-07
The Aspire Compiler: Bridging Local Development and Production DeploymentsIn this article, David Fowler introduces Aspire’s compiler-inspired approach to application topology, highlighting how it bridges the gap between development and deployment using a resource model and extensible publishing pipeline....
David Fowler's Blog 2025-04-04
Running Model Context Protocol Servers in a Specific Node Version in Visual Studio CodeIn this post, Jesse Houwing details solutions for managing Node versions to run Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with Visual Studio Code Insiders and Azure Pipelines extensions, sharing practical configurations...
Jesse Houwing's Blog 2025-04-02
Aspire: Bringing Reusable, Strongly-Typed Infrastructure Modeling to Application LifecyclesIn this insightful post, David Fowler shares how Aspire brings the discipline and reusability of software engineering to infrastructure, enabling scalable and composable deployment with strongly-typed resources and hosting integrations....
David Fowler's Blog 2025-04-02
Creating SBOM Attestations for NuGet Packages Using GitHub ActionsIn this blog post, Andrew Lock demonstrates how to create SBOM attestations for your .NET applications or NuGet packages using GitHub Actions, enhancing supply chain security.
Andrew Lock's Blog 2025-04-01
GitHub Copilot: Changing the Narrative from Productivity to Strong DevOps FoundationsIn this post, Rob Bos challenges the current narrative around GitHub Copilot, advocating for a DevOps-focused approach rather than just productivity. He offers practical advice on integrating Copilot to strengthen...
Rob Bos' Blog 2025-04-01
Making Software Like LEGO: How Aspire Brings the Pieces TogetherIn this post by David Fowler, the author discusses how Aspire transforms software development by making systems composable and robust, shifting focus from raw code to orchestration, resources, and extensible...
David Fowler's Blog 2025-03-30
Bridging the Gap: The Future of AspireWritten by David Fowler, this post discusses the future direction of Aspire, focusing on how it bridges the gap between application development and cloud infrastructure for both developers and platform...
David Fowler's Blog 2025-03-28
Repost: Protect the Repository Hosting Your GitHub ActionAuthored by Jesse Houwing, this detailed post focuses on safeguarding GitHub Action repositories, outlining practical recommendations to counteract risks like those recently exposed in the changed-files hack.
Jesse Houwing's Blog 2025-03-25
Creating a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for an Open-Source NuGet PackageIn this comprehensive guide, Andrew Lock demonstrates how to generate SBOMs for .NET NuGet packages using tools like GitHub’s SBOM export, Microsoft’s sbom-tool, anchore/sbom-action, and CycloneDX, highlighting practical considerations for...
Andrew Lock's Blog 2025-03-25
Creating Provenance Attestations for NuGet Packages in GitHub ActionsAndrew Lock examines how developers can create provenance attestations for NuGet packages using GitHub Actions. He details the underlying mechanics, security implications, verification methods, and practical challenges, including how to...
Andrew Lock's Blog 2025-03-18
Really Keeping Your GitHub Actions Usage SecureIn this post, Rob Bos details a recent security incident involving a compromised GitHub Action and offers guidance on securing your CI/CD pipelines with robust processes and tooling.
Rob Bos' Blog 2025-03-16
Running an ASP.NET Core App Inside IIS in a Windows Docker ContainerAndrew Lock explains the process of hosting an ASP.NET Core application in IIS on a Windows Docker container. Learn about Dockerfile creation, configuring IIS, and resolving common issues.
Andrew Lock's Blog 2025-03-11
Say Goodbye to Personal Access Tokens (PATs) in Azure DevOps: Practical Migration StrategiesIn this post, Michael Thomsen discusses how his team eliminated all Azure DevOps Personal Access Tokens (PATs). He details practical migration steps, leveraging service principals and workload identity federation, making...
Jesse Houwing's Blog 2025-03-04
Managing GitHub's New Billing: Assigning Cost Centers in Bulk with PowerShell and APIIn this guide, Jesse Houwing discusses how to organize GitHub enterprise billing using new cost center functionality, focusing on automation and best practices for large teams.
Jesse Houwing's Blog 2025-02-20
Arc Jumpstart Drops: Enhancing Community Collaboration for Hybrid Cloud AutomationAuthored by Thomas Maurer, this article presents Arc Jumpstart Drops, a Microsoft Azure Arc initiative that empowers community members to share scripts and tools for hybrid, multicloud, and edge deployments....
Thomas Maurer's Blog 2025-02-11
Testing Database Connectivity with EF CoreIn this article, Georgi Georgiev explores essential techniques for validating database connectivity with EF Core, covering both application and infrastructure-level health checks for resilient .NET services.
Code Maze Blog 2025-01-23
Unleashing the Power of VS Code: IT-Tage Frankfurt 2024 Talk AnnouncementIn this announcement, Harald Binkle shares details about his talk at IT-Tage Frankfurt 2024, where he will demonstrate Visual Studio Code’s standout features for full-stack development and integration with Azure...
Harald Binkle's blog 2024-11-15
DevCon Romania 2024: Protecting Against Supply Chain Attacks in DevOps PipelinesRob Bos, presenting at DevCon Romania 2024, offers a comprehensive overview on protecting software supply chains from attacks, focusing on best practices in DevOps and pipeline security.
Rob Bos' Blog 2024-11-07
GitHub Universe 2024: Successfully Scaling GitHub Copilot to Thousands of DevelopersIn this session recap, Rob Bos discusses strategies for scaling GitHub Copilot to thousands of developers, as presented at GitHub Universe 2024. The post includes a recorded session and slides....
Rob Bos' Blog 2024-10-30
Implementing ASP.NET Core Automatic Span Linking for Internal Redirects with Middleware on .NET 9In this detailed post by Steve Gordon, the author demonstrates a practical approach to implementing automatic span linking for internal redirects in ASP.NET Core apps with .NET 9, enhancing traceability...
Steve Gordon's Blog 2024-10-08
Receiving GitHub Webhooks When Using the ASP.NET Core Developer CertificateIn this detailed post, Steve Gordon shares practical steps for developing and testing GitHub webhooks locally within an ASP.NET Core app, detailing webhook setup, certificate management, and smee.io usage.
Steve Gordon's Blog 2024-09-24
How to Reliably Test Htmx Applications with Playwright in C#In this post, Khalid Abuhakmeh introduces a seamless technique for automating tests in Htmx-powered ASP.NET Core applications using Playwright, ensuring stable and reliable results.
Khalid Abuhakmeh's Blog 2024-09-24
Disabling Recording of an Activity (span) in .NET OpenTelemetry InstrumentationIn this technical post, Steve Gordon shares practical guidance on disabling the recording of Activities (spans) in .NET OpenTelemetry instrumentation, highlighting both the motivation and code implementation.
Steve Gordon's Blog 2024-09-18
GitHub Copilot Extensions: Building Custom Tools to Enhance Developer ProductivityIn this detailed article, Rob Bos explores how developers can create custom GitHub Copilot Extensions. He describes extension types, provides a development walkthrough, and offers practical tips for integrating APIs...
Rob Bos' Blog 2024-09-14
Scan Your GitHub Workflow Artifacts for Leaked Secrets with PowerShell and TruffleHogIn this post, Jesse Houwing provides a practical PowerShell script for scanning GitHub workflow artifacts for leaked secrets. Learn how the script leverages TruffleHog and covers setup, execution, and best...
Jesse Houwing's Blog 2024-08-19
GitHub Copilot Power User exampleIn this article, Rob Bos walks through his experience leveraging GitHub Copilot to refactor a YAML pipeline script by extracting a script directly from the pipeline into a standalone file....
Rob Bos' Blog 2024-06-05
GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOpsIn this article, Rob Bos explores the public preview of GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) features recently introduced to Azure DevOps, as announced at Microsoft Build 2023, and shares firsthand experiences...
Rob Bos' Blog 2023-05-23