A look back at the defining technology trends of 2016. From Microsoft's historic open-source pivot with the release of .NET Core 1.0 to the mainstreaming of Docker and the rapid growth of AWS, we review a year of transformative change.
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A beginner's guide to Entity Framework Core 1.0, the new, cross-platform Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) for .NET Core. Learn how to use it to work with databases using .NET objects instead of raw SQL.
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An early look at the exciting new features coming in Python 3.6. We explore the new f-strings for improved string formatting, underscores in numeric literals, and the new dictionary implementation.
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A conceptual guide to asynchronous programming. Learn the difference between synchronous and asynchronous operations and understand why async is crucial for building responsive and scalable applications.
Read moreA beginner's guide to the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern in ASP.NET Core. Learn how MVC helps you build well-structured, testable web applications by separating concerns into three distinct roles.
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A simple, non-technical explanation of what an API (Application Programming Interface) is. Learn how APIs allow different software applications to communicate and share data with each other.
Read moreCelebrating the landmark 1.0 release of .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework Core. This is the official arrival of a cross-platform, open-source, and modular .NET for the modern era of software development.
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A beginner's guide to the fundamental concepts of cloud computing. Learn what 'the cloud' is, the different service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and the key benefits, using Amazon Web Services (AWS) as an example.
Read moreAn early look at the major changes in .NET Core Release Candidate 2 (RC2). We explore the shift from DNX to the new dotnet CLI and the evolution of the project format, which brings us closer to the final 1.0 release.
Read moreA beginner's guide to HTTP, the protocol that powers the World Wide Web. Learn about the basic request/response model, HTTP methods, and status codes.
Read moreA beginner's guide to JavaScript, the programming language of the web. Learn its basic syntax and how it's used to create interactive and dynamic web pages.
Read moreAn early look at .NET Core, Microsoft's radical new vision for a modular, cross-platform, and open-source .NET framework. Learn about the core principles behind this groundbreaking new platform.
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