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Feb

Unit Testing with In-Memory Databases in Entity Framework Core

by Ira Endres

Unit tests provide the reassurance that the system behaves correctly no matter where the system is running. With the release of Entity Framework Core, in-memory unit test database doubles are even easier than ever to use.

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21

Aug

Overview of SQL Server Data Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio

by Ira Endres

The SQL Server Data Tools platform for Microsoft Visual Studio is hands-down one of the most powerful platforms for developing Microsoft SQL Server solutions. We will review some of the key features of the SQL Server Data Tools platform including schema comparison and database publishing features.

6

Aug

Leveraging Configuration Transformations in Microsoft Visual Studio

by Ira Endres

Microsoft Visual Studio provides developers two default build configurations, Debug and Release, which in this article we will demonstrate two common uses for the different configurations as well as show you how to create even more build configurations for your projects.

7

May

A Quick Look at GROWS Software Development Methodology

by Ira Endres

A quick look at Andy Hunt's new software development methodology and what it could mean for the software development industry.

10

Mar

Programmatic Connection Strings in Entity Framework 6

by Ira Endres

In this article, we will focus on the steps necessary to create an Entity Framework database context with a custom Connection String from it's parts in a database-sharding scenario.

10

Feb

Raspberry Pi 2 - The Most Powerful Pi Yet

by Ira Endres

With the release of the Raspberry Pi 2, and it's immediate sellout, many internet communities ranging from maker projects, embedded applications, and home automation gurus have been talking about the Raspberry Pi 2.

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