Development

Keep your dev loop as short as possible with SQL Server Backups

Easier Code Debugging with SQL Server Backups

Using SQL server backups to enhance debugging workflows in your development process.

Part II: Initialising SQL Server with Docker Compose

This article explores three effective methods for initialising a SQL Server container using Docker Compose: execution of SQL scripts, leveraging mssql-tools, and restoring from a bacpac.

Part I: Microsoft SQL Server with Docker Compose

Unlock the power of containerised development environments with this guide to setting up Microsoft SQL server using Docker Compose. Whether you’re a solo developer or part of a team, learn how to leverage Docker Compose for SQL server.

Keep your dev loop as short as possible with SQL Server Snapshots

Discover the power of SQL Server Snapshots for managing database versions, simplifying testing, and enhancing debugging workflows in your development process. This guide explores how snapshots can mitigate the challenges of switching branches and setting up complex data scenarios, offering a faster, more reliable method for restoring databases to a known state. Learn to effortlessly navigate database changes with snapshots, keeping your local environment aligned with your development needs.

Creating an Azure Event Grid Simulator

Dive into the creation of an Azure Event Grid Simulator, a revolutionary tool designed to streamline local integration testing for Azure-based applications. This comprehensive guide offers insights into setting up and utilizing the simulator, ensuring seamless pub-sub mechanism testing without needing an actual Azure Event Grid. Ideal for developers looking to enhance their workflow with efficient, offline event handling and debugging. Discover how to configure topics, subscribe to events with webhooks, and authenticate securely, all within your local development environment.