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How can we use XML with C#? Let's start off with what is XML? It is short for eXtensible Markup Language. It is a simple text-based format for representing structured…

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Apr 2022

C#

How to Send Emails with ASP.NET Core using SMTP with MailKit

I often see the question "how to send emails with ASP.NET Core" and it is also one thing I often implement in the software applications I make or extend. Emails…

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Mar 2022

C#

How to use Azure Blob Storage in an ASP.NET Core Web API to list, upload, download, and delete files

In this article, I will show you how to use Azure Blob Storage with ASP.NET Core. Often when working with web applications, APIs, or basically any other application, we are…

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Mar 2022

Programming

What is a JSON Web Token (JWT) and why use them in conjunction with Web APIs?

So what exactly is a JSON Web Token (JWT)? Almost any Web API out there is secured in some way. I only know a few Web APIs that is not…

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Feb 2022

Node-Red

The ultimate list of useful Node-RED Home Automation nodes for your flows

Struggling after a list of nodes that are useful for home automation? Look no further! I have created a list that I will continue to update once new nodes are…

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Feb 2022

Equipment

What Smart Home hub should you pick for your home?

So you are thinking about adding more "life" to your home like remote control and automation? A Smart Home hub is the central nerve in your home that will be…

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Feb 2022

Speakers

IKEA SYMFONISK table lamp with built-in WiFi speaker review

My initial thoughts about the Sonos compatible IKEA SYMFONISK lamp speaker were: "Great sound, but wow it's ugly!". I applaud IKEA's intent with this product, but the design should be…

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Feb 2022

C#

How to use FluentValidation in ASP.NET Core (.NET 6)

FluentValidation is a popular .NET library for building strongly-typed validation rules. When making an application that exposes an API to other systems or a front-end to users, you wanna make…

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Feb 2022

Tutorials

Optimize WordPress CSS Delivery

I recently came across a user who asked me if it was possible to optimize WordPress CSS Delivery easily - the short answer is YES. For a long time I…

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Feb 2022

Docker

What is Docker? Docker beginner guide

What is Docker? A question I often see and a question I asked myself when I was a total newbie when it comes to working with containers. What is a…