My Understanding of The Visual Studio 2017/2019 Announcements
Analysis of Microsoft's Visual Studio 2017 and 2019 announcements, explaining the release strategy change and what it means for Visual Studio users going forward.
Half-Blood Programmer
Wildcard Host Name Support in Old IIS Releases
How to implement wildcard host name support in older IIS versions using Application Request Routing (ARR) and URL Rewrite as an alternative to IIS 10's native support.
The Very Common Mistakes When Using IIS URL Rewrite Module
Identifying and fixing common mistakes made when configuring IIS URL Rewrite module, including incorrect URL matching, rewrite vs. redirect actions, and proxy requirements.
Yet Another Official Launch of LeXtudio
The journey of LeXtudio from a brand name to an official company, showcasing the evolution of various open source projects and software products developed over a decade.
Important Update on reStructuredText for VS Code
Major improvements in reStructuredText for VS Code (version 67.0.0+) including Workspace support, automatic conf.py detection, and simplified preview configuration.
Everything Good And Horrible About PowerShell Gallery
The challenges and experiences of publishing PowerShell modules to PowerShell Gallery, including account verification issues and PowerShellGet module requirements.
A Closer Look At ASP.NET Core Execution Model
Detailed explanation of ASP.NET Core's execution model on IIS, including the relationship between w3wp.exe and Kestrel, process creation, and debugging considerations.
Replacing Zapier With Azure Function
How to replace Zapier with custom Azure Functions to trigger VSTS builds from GitHub webhooks, providing more control over permissions and avoiding free plan limitations.
Self-Hosting Sphinx Sites on Azure App Service
A comprehensive guide on migrating Sphinx documentation sites from Read The Docs to Azure App Service, including GitHub integration, Google Analytics, and URL rewriting.
How to Use Private Repos as Submodules in VSTS
How to effectively use private Git repositories as submodules in VSTS build pipelines using different authentication methods including OAuth tokens and SSH keys.
How to Abort/Cancel A Build In VSTS
Different techniques to abort or cancel a VSTS build when no changes are detected, including displaying the build as succeeded, failed, or cancelled in the dashboard.
CI/CD Pipeline with VSTS and Zapier
Setting up a CI/CD pipeline for Sphinx documentation sites using VSTS and Zapier, with automatic deployment to Azure App Service and multi-repository management.
History of PHP Manager for IIS
The complete history of PHP Manager for IIS from its creation by Ruslan Yakushev to its revival as version 2.0, including details on PHP integration with IIS and FastCGI.
Signing Your Code For The Good, And The Bad
A practical guide to code signing executables and NuGet packages, including certificate installation, signing tools, and special considerations for .NET SDK projects.
The Rough History of Referenced Assemblies
A deep dive into the evolution of referenced assemblies in .NET, from .NET Framework 1.x to .NET Core, including their role in target frameworks, SKUs, and cross-platform development.