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Why I Stopped Testing My Code (and You Should Too)

Here are 10 silly excuses I’ve used or heard for reasons to not write repeatable tests for one’s own code. It’s a great reminder to just write the tests.

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Power BI Tips for Star Schema and Dimensional Data Modeling

This blog covers the advantages of using dimensional data models in your Power BI datasets + some additional tools that can optimize your dataset performance.

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Azure Tips & Tricks: Preventing Headaches with Cosmos Document IDs

The following simple tip regarding Cosmos DB’s document identifier property may help you avoid creating a hard-to-find bug in your code.

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Using Tabular Editor’s Best Practice Analyzer to Apply Best Practices

Tabular Editor’s Best Practice Analyzer is useful for development, consistency, and when working with (or training) those without exposure to tabular models.

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Developer Playbook for Getting Started with DevOps

DevOps is hugely popular, but to many it’s still a hazy concept. Let’s explore what it is, why it matters, and how it can transform your team and organization.

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The Advantages of Using Tabular Editor for Tabular Model Development

We demonstrate how Tabular Editor solves some specific development challenges that show up when developers collaborate on tabular models in Visual Studio.

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Manager Playbook for Getting Started with DevOps

Implementing DevOps is a significant organizational change that can impact the work people do, existing business processes, leadership approaches, and culture.

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Branching and Merging Strategies For Automation With Git

Git can be complex, but you don’t need to grasp all the complexities to find value in it. In this blog, we will simplify branching and merging with Git.

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Executive Playbook for Getting Started with DevOps

Done right, DevOps can reduce your cycle and lead times. But it’s not a product; it’s a journey that will transform how your company delivers value.

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Viewing Application Security from a Risk Perspective

In custom application development, it can be challenging to compare security safeguards and value-enhancing business functionality when prioritizing a backlog.

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Low Code Development

Scoundrels! Rascals! Facing Challenges of Low-Code Development

IT is often frustrated with rogue low-code application development from business areas. But here’s how they can collaborate to adopt low-code app platforms.

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Data Protection

6 Practical Data Protection Features in SQL Server (Pros & Cons)

Here’s how we use the data protection features within SQL Server to protect confidential data and make it available to only those authorized to see it.

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