The Repository pattern is one of those patterns that generates debate. Some say it’s essential, others call it unnecessary abstraction over EF Core. Here’s my pragmatic take on when and how to use it. What is the Repository Pattern? A repository abstracts data access, providing a collection-like interface to your domain objects. Instead of calling […]
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Vue.js 2 Tutorial: Building Your First Application
Vue.js makes building interactive web applications straightforward. Let’s build a complete todo application to learn the fundamentals. Project Setup The Main Component Key Concepts Used v-model: Two-way data binding v-for: List rendering @keyup.enter: Event handling :class: Dynamic CSS classes References Vue.js Guide
Read more →Node.js REST API with Express: Complete Guide
Express is still the go-to framework for Node.js APIs. It’s minimal, flexible, and has a massive ecosystem. Here’s how to build a production-ready REST API from scratch. Project Setup Basic Server Organizing Routes Input Validation Never trust user input. Use express-validator: Async Error Handling References Express.js Documentation Node.js Best Practices
Read more →Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines: Complete CI/CD Guide
YAML pipelines are the future of Azure DevOps. They’re version-controlled, reviewable, and more powerful than classic pipelines. Here’s how to build them properly. Basic Structure Variables and Secrets Templates for Reuse References YAML Schema Reference
Read more →Vue.js for Beginners: The Progressive Framework
Vue.js has been on my radar for a while. After React and Angular, I wanted to see what the fuss was about. Turns out, Vue hits a sweet spot between simplicity and power. Here’s my getting-started guide. Why Vue? Vue is “progressive”—you can use as little or as much as you need. Start with a […]
Read more →SQL Server Query Optimization: Index Strategies
I’ve spent countless hours staring at execution plans. Indexes are the single biggest lever you have for query performance, but they’re often misunderstood. Here’s what actually works. The Basics An index is like a book’s index—it helps you find data without scanning every page. Without indexes, SQL Server reads every row (table scan). With the […]
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