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When it comes to data manipulation, developers face a crucial decision: LINQ or SQL? Each approach has its strengths and weaknesses, impacting tasks like debugging, performance, and development speed. In this blog post, we’ll embark on an in-depth exploration of the advantages and disadvantages of LINQ and SQL. By understanding…

In this article, I’ll show you what the #valuefirst mindset is, how you — as a developer, digital entrepreneur or maker — can apply it, and I show you different ways of adding value besides coding tailored software solutions. This article goes deeper than one of my previous articles about…

Web development offers a plethora of libraries and resources to improve the functionality and aesthetics of your ASP.NET Core MVC project. When it comes to integrating external libraries, choosing between a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Microsoft’s Libman can be a pivotal decision. …

In the world of C# programming, LINQ (Language Integrated Query) stands as a powerful tool that enables developers to seamlessly interact with various data sources using a consistent syntax. When diving into LINQ, developers often encounter two primary ways of expressing queries: Method Syntax and Query Syntax. Each of these…

When transitioning a Jira Service Project to a new organization, it becomes crucial to move all Jira issues, including their comments and attachments, to ensure a seamless workflow continuity. Unfortunately, the native Jira way of transferring issues can be tedious and time-consuming. However, fret not! In this blog post, we’ll…

In a Laravel project hosted on Digital Ocean’s App Platform, managing and displaying images efficiently is crucial. Often, developers encounter issues when images uploaded using certain plugins don’t appear in the browser after deploying the project. This problem can be resolved by creating a symbolic link (also: symlinks) between the…

LINQ provides a powerful set of tools for querying and manipulating data. However, to truly unlock its potential, developers must explore the depths of IQueryable. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into IQueryable and its accompanying LINQ extensions. By understanding and harnessing their power, you’ll gain advanced…

In the fast-paced world of data manipulation, performance is key. When working with LINQ, optimizing query performance can make a significant difference in the efficiency and responsiveness of your code. In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies and concrete code examples to supercharge your LINQ queries. …