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.Net Engineer Pro Tools
Windows Pro Tips
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powertoys - https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-powertoys/XP89DCGQ3K6VLD
devtoys - https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/devtoys/9PGCV4V3BK4W
Visual Studio 2022 Pro Tips
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vscoloroutput - https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=MikeWard-AnnArbor.VSColorOutput
solutionColor - https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Wumpf.SolutionColor
save vs settings to apply to other computer - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/import-export-installation-configurations?view=vs-2022
Podcasts
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Dev interrupted
Hacking Humans
Cyber Security Headlines
Click Here
Malicious Life
The Stack Overflow Podcast
The Backend Engineering (with Hussein Nasser)
The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
Tech Stuff
Cyberwire Daily
Techmeme Ride Home
Soft Skills Engineering
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
Cyber Security Today
Software Engineering Daily
Developer Tea
Coding Blocks .NET
The Cloud Cast
JS Party: Javascript, CSS, Web Development
Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering
Cyber
Dev Questions with Tim Corey
Thoughtworks Technology Podcast
.NET Rocks!
Smashing Security
Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman
Software Engineering
Talk Python To Me
Security Now
Darknet Diaries
Hacked
The .NET Core Podcast
The .NET MAUI Podcast
Kubernetes Podcast from Google
Adventures in .NET
Coding After Work
Base.cs Podcast
The Static Void Podcast
Tools
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couchbase
honeycomb.io/changelog
firehydrant
logrocket
playwright
openmct
thundra.io
raygun
fly.io
appwrite
sentry.io
https://sourcegraph.com/
https://www.kolide.com/
https://entity.services/
WeekPlan
Docker Extensions
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Ddosify - High-performance load testing tool
- https://github.com/ddosify/ddosify
BurpSuite
- https://portswigger.net/burp
- https://danaepp.com/
VS Tips
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Extract method from selected code
- Ctrl + R + M
Ctrl + K + D
Ctrl + R + G
Ctrl + M + Z (Code Maid)
Important
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ApplicationInsights SamplingSettings for AzFn
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-host-json
Design Patterns in C#
- https://www.dofactory.com/net/factory-method-design-pattern
- https://github.com/DovAmir/awesome-design-patterns?utm_source=programmingdigest&utm_medium&utm_campaign=1493
Shopify Query
- https://shopify.engineering/reducing-bigquery-costs?utm_source=programmingdigest&utm_medium&utm_campaign=1403
Building Own Operating System
- https://o-oconnell.github.io/2023/01/12/p1os.html?utm_source=programmingdigest&utm_medium&utm_campaign=1493
Debugging Linq
- https://www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/development/dotnet-development/linq-secrets-revealed-chaining-and-debugging/
--> https://michaelscodingspot.com/debug-linq-in-csharp/
Bleeping Computer
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
Utilities
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Handle v5.0
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/handle?WT.mc_id=DT-MVP-5003978
Auto Increment Build #
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/826777/how-to-have-an-auto-incrementing-version-number-visual-studio
Phylosophy
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1. Do I have to have a "purpose" to have an address in the USA?
- if yes, then as a Human being I must have a purpose? Seriously? Ok, a purpose to whom? To whom must I state my pupose or execute or report to about...???
2. System Failure - Zero Day Exploit
3. Good PR example - https://github.com/dotnet/aspnetcore/pull/45587/files
App Insights Log Queries
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availabilityResults
| where timestamp > datetime("2022-12-19T04:07:00.000Z") and timestamp < datetime("2022-12-20T04:07:00.000Z")
| where customDimensions["WebtestArmResourceName"] == "availability-test-1-app-notepad-physical-activity-dev-eastus"
| where true and true
| extend percentage = toint(success) * 100
| summarize avg(percentage) by bin(timestamp, 1h)
| render timechart
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Perfect. Since you've already wired up the messaging system and are preparing customers for an upcoming outage (even if the date isn’t final), here are several daily rotating messages you can use. These are written to sound professional, calm, and transparent — enough to build trust without panic:


DAY 1 — Awareness Message (Use Today)

Heads up!
We're making some important upgrades behind the scenes that may cause temporary downtime in the coming days. No action needed now — just keeping you in the loop. More updates soon!


DAY 2 — Soft Warning

Coming Soon:
A short service outage may be required as we improve our systems. We're working to minimize the impact and will notify you before any changes take place.


DAY 3 — Early Countdown Starts (5 Days Out)

Service Notice: 5 Days Out
Our platform will undergo scheduled maintenance in the next few days. You may experience brief interruptions. We appreciate your patience as we prepare for a smoother, faster experience.


DAY 4 — 4 Days Out

Service Update: 4 Days Away
We’re finalizing infrastructure changes that may cause a short outage soon. We’ll keep you informed and support you through every step.


DAY 5 — 3 Days Out

Planned Maintenance in 3 Days
In preparation for system upgrades, a brief outage may occur soon. You’ll be notified again 24 hours before it happens.


DAY 6 — 2 Days Out

Just 2 Days Left
We’re getting ready for a scheduled outage to upgrade our system. Expect temporary unavailability. Thank you for being part of this journey.


DAY 7 — 1 Day Out

24-Hour Notice
Our system will go offline temporarily starting tomorrow as we migrate to a new platform. We’ll notify you once we’re back online. Thanks for your patience and support!


During Outage Message

We’re Currently Under Maintenance
Our platform is temporarily offline as we complete essential system upgrades. We’ll notify you the moment we’re back. We appreciate your understanding!


Post-Outage Message

We’re Back Online!
Thank you for your patience during our upgrade. Our system is now live and ready to serve you even better.


Let me know if you want a JSON version of these messages for your API or a quick API toggle script for environment configs.

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