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Functions in Rust: Familiar Yet Different - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Today’s Rust lesson hit a familiar note but with a twist. Writing functions in Rust feels almost like writing them in C#. Until, of course, the compiler reminds you that this language doesn’t always play by the same rules. On Day 5 of my Rust-for-C# developers journey, let’s break down function...
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Terraform 101: Your First Steps into Infrastructure as Code - Chris Woody Woodruff
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So, you’ve heard about Terraform, but you’re wondering: "What the heck is Terraform, and why should I use it?"
on Feb 16
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Variables in Rust: Let Me Be Immutable - Chris Woody Woodruff
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So today, I ran head-first into a Rust design decision that made me pause and go, “Wait… really?” In C#, I can declare a variable with var and change it later. No fuss. In Rust? Not so fast. Your variables are frozen solid if you don’t explicitly ask for mutability. Welcome to Day 4: the world...
on Mon, 12PM
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Hello, Rust! Hello, World! Rust vs C# Syntax - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Let’s be honest—every new language journey begins the same way: with a humble "Hello, World!" It’s the developer's rite of passage. So today, on Day 3 of my 42-day Rust challenge, I’m writing the most iconic two-word phrase in programming in both C# and Rust… and then tearing it apart. Because...
on Sun, 2PM
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dotnet new, Meet cargo new: A Tale of Two CLIs - Chris Woody Woodruff
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It’s Day 2 of my journey learning Rust as a longtime C# developer, and today I took the plunge: I installed Rust and created my first project. The whole thing felt a bit like unpacking a new toolbox—familiar enough to recognize the tools, but different enough that I had to check the manual.
on Sat, 1PM
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htmx + ASP.NET Razor Pages: Your First Dance with Interactivity - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Hey there, fellow C# wizard! Ready to sprinkle some HTMX magic on your ASP.NET Razor Pages? You’re about to see how easy it is to get started with HTMX and add dynamic features without turning your app into a JavaScript spaghetti mess. Let’s boogie!
on Sat, 1AM
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Why Rust? A C# Developer’s Journey Begins - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Today marks Day 1 of my 42-day challenge to learn Rust—with a twist. I’m not approaching this as a blank-slate beginner. I’m bringing along years of C# experience, mental muscle memory from countless LINQ expressions, async/await workflows, and enough IEnumerables to make your head spin. But...
on Fri, 4PM
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From C# to Rust: A 42-Day Developer Challenge - Chris Woody Woodruff
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I’ve spent over a decade writing C# and building solutions on .NET. But for six weeks, we will step outside the managed world of garbage collection and runtime JIT to dive headfirst into Rust—a systems programming language that promises performance, safety, and no nulls. Over the course of 42...
on Thu, 12PM
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Rust for the Sharp Mind: 6 Weeks of Learning Rust as a C# Developer - Chris Woody Woodruff
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What will happen when you take a C# developer, hand them a curly-brace language that loves safety and hates nulls, and give them six weeks to figure it out? You will experience a journey filled with rewired brain circuits, redefined mental models, and a newfound respect for the compiler. This...
on Wed, 11PM
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Welcome back, Razor Pages fan. Today, we’re looking ahead at where htmx and ASP.NET Core are heading in the grand scheme of web development. Spoiler alert: Server-driven apps are making a comeback, and htmx is leading the charge.
on Apr 8
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Keeping Your htmx Apps Safe: Security Best Practices for ASP.NET Developers - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Alright, developer friends, it’s time to talk about something we all know is essential but often neglect until it’s too late: security. htmx makes building interactive apps with ASP.NET Razor Pages a breeze, but if you’re not careful, you could be opening your app to all sorts of nasty...
on Apr 7
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Debugging htmx in ASP.NET Razor Pages: Tips, Tricks, and Tools - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Welcome back, fellow developer! So you’ve embraced htmx to make your ASP.NET Razor Pages more interactive and excellent. But just like anything in development, things can go wrong. And when they do, you need to know how to fix them. Today, we’re diving into debugging HTMX requests and responses...
on Apr 7
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Boosting Razor Pages UX: The htmx Upgrade You Need - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Hey there, fellow .NET developer! Today, we’re talking about how you can take your ASP.NET Razor Pages apps from "meh" to "whoa!" with htmx. We’re diving into seamless navigation, enhancing user interactions, and even doing a little case study to show you how this all comes together. Ready? Let’s go.
on Apr 5
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htmx vs. JavaScript Frameworks: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Alright, web developers. Today, we’re stepping into the ring to watch htmx go toe-to-toe with the big players: React, Vue, and Angular. But this isn’t a deathmatch. It’s about finding the right tool for the right job. Let’s get into it.
on Apr 4
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htmx for ASP.NET Core Developers: The Simpler, Faster Way to Build Web Apps - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Welcome back, fellow .NET enthusiast. Today, we’re talking about why htmx is a game-changer for ASP.NET Core developers. If you’re tired of drowning in client-side frameworks and you want something simpler without sacrificing performance, you’re in the right place.
on Apr 3
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Unlocking EF Core Performance: How to Track Queries with Event Counters - Chris Woody Woodruff
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If you've ever wondered why your EF Core queries feel sluggish or why your database is working overtime, you're not alone. Performance issues can creep in quietly, and before you know it, your app is struggling to keep up. Wouldn’t it be great if EF Core had built-in performance tracking so you...
on Apr 2
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Going Modular: Using htmx with Partial Views in Razor Pages - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Hey there, fellow coder. Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of partial views and how you can make them dance beautifully with htmx. If you’ve ever wanted to break down your Razor Pages into reusable, modular components, you’re going to love this. Let’s get rolling.
on Apr 2
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CRUD Made Easy: Building Dynamic Apps with htmx and ASP.NET Razor Pages - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Welcome back, developer! Today, we’re tackling something everyone needs to build at some point: a CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) application. And guess what? We’re going to do it without the JavaScript bloat. That’s right, htmx is here to make your CRUD dreams come true.
on Apr 1
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Level Up Your Razor Pages: Meet htmx, Your New Best Friend - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Hey there, fellow ASP.NET developer! If you’re tired of wrestling with JavaScript frameworks or want to simplify your life, you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of HTMX and why it might just be the missing piece to make your ASP.NET Razor Pages even more awesome.
on Mar 26
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REST Constraint #5: Embracing Layers for Flexibility and Scale - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Building a reliable, scalable web application is no easy feat. The internet is unpredictable, traffic surges happen, and security threats lurk around every corner. That’s why REST includes the Layered System constraint—a design principle that structures applications into multiple layers, each...
on Mar 23
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REST Constraint #4: Cacheable for Better Performance - Chris Woody Woodruff
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The internet is fast—until it’s not. Nobody likes waiting for a sluggish API response, and overloaded servers don’t help either. That’s where caching comes in. RESTful APIs embrace caching to improve performance, reduce server load, and create a smoother user experience. But caching isn’t just...
on Mar 22
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REST Constraint #3: Going Stateless for Scalability - Chris Woody Woodruff
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When it comes to building scalable web applications, statelessness is one of REST’s most powerful constraints. It simplifies architecture, makes scaling easier, and helps APIs handle massive traffic loads without breaking a sweat. But what does being “stateless” actually mean in REST, and why is...
on Mar 21
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REST Constraint #2: Why Client-Server Separation is a Game Changer - Chris Woody Woodruff
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The internet as we know it thrives on separation—specifically, the separation of clients and servers. It’s a fundamental principle of REST and a key factor in building scalable, maintainable, and flexible applications. But what exactly does this separation mean, and why does it matter? Let’s...
on Mar 20
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REST Constraint #1: The Power of a Uniform Interface - Chris Woody Woodruff
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A well-designed REST API isn’t just a random collection of endpoints—it follows a set of principles that make it predictable, scalable, and easy to use. One of the core constraints of REST is the Uniform Interface. This principle ensures that APIs are structured consistently, reducing complexity...
on Mar 19
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RESTful API Design: Why Simplicity Wins - Chris Woody Woodruff
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APIs are the backbone of modern applications, and getting their design right can mean the difference between an easy-to-use system and a frustrating mess. That’s where REST (Representational State Transfer) comes in. RESTful API design focuses on simplicity, scalability, and a resource-oriented...
on Mar 18
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The REST Formula: Six Principles That Keep the Web Running Smoothly - Chris Woody Woodruff
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REST isn’t just a set of suggestions—it’s built on a strict set of architectural principles that make it scalable, flexible, and resilient. These six constraints define what makes an API truly RESTful and ensure it can handle anything from simple web apps to large-scale distributed systems....
on Mar 17
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REST: From Dissertation to Dominating the Web - Chris Woody Woodruff
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The internet runs on a lot of things—electricity, servers, cat videos—but when it comes to how web applications communicate, REST has been leading the way for over two decades. But where did REST come from? And how did it go from an academic concept to powering the world’s most significant web...
on Mar 16
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REST Explained: Why the Web Runs on This Simple Idea - Chris Woody Woodruff
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If you've worked with web services, you've probably heard of REST. It's everywhere—from APIs powering your favorite apps to backend systems handling millions of users. But what exactly is REST, and why is it the go-to approach for modern web development? Let’s break it down.
on Mar 15
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Decoding HTTP Response Codes: What Your Browser Isn’t Telling You - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Every time you visit a website, your browser and the server have a little chat. Sometimes, that conversation goes smoothly; sometimes, there’s a misunderstanding, and sometimes, everything falls apart. HTTP response codes communicate success, confusion, or complete failure. If you’ve ever seen a...
on Mar 13
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Breaking Down HTTP: What Really Happens in a Request and Response - Chris Woody Woodruff
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When you visit a website, stream a video, or send a form, your browser and a server are having a conversation. But what are they actually saying? Every interaction on the web boils down to HTTP requests and responses, which work together like a question-and-answer session between your browser...
on Mar 12
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Why Every C# Developer Should Explore Rust - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Hey there, C# developers! If you’re reading this, you’re probably curious about Rust, that trendy programming language everyone’s been talking about. Maybe you’ve heard whispers of “memory safety” or “no garbage collector” and wondered, “What’s the big deal? Can’t I stick with my trusty .NET...
on Mar 12
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HTTP Methods: The Verbs That Make the Web Go Round - Chris Woody Woodruff
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If HTTP were a language, its methods—also known as verbs—would be the action words that keep the internet running. Every time you load a webpage, submit a form, or delete a post, you're using one of these methods. Understanding them is key to working with web APIs, debugging issues, and just...
on Mar 11
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HTTP Demystified: The Secret Sauce of the Web - Chris Woody Woodruff
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The internet—our beloved realm of cat videos, memes, and, occasionally, productivity—wouldn’t be the same without HTTP. It’s the invisible magic behind every website you visit. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Buckle up because we’re about to take a joyride through the world of HTTP!
on Mar 10
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Disaster-Proof Your Cloud: Automating Recovery with Terraform - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Picture this: Your production system crashes at 2 AM. Servers are down. Databases are unreachable. Your inbox is exploding with alerts. Panic mode activated. That’s the power of Automated Disaster Recovery with Terraform.
on Mar 9
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Terraform Evolution: Growing Your Infrastructure Without the Chaos - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Terraform is amazing for spinning up infrastructure fast, but what happens when your small project grows into a full-blown production system?
on Mar 8
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Terraform in Action: Real-World Success Stories from the Cloud - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Terraform isn’t just a cool tool for spinning up infrastructure—it’s transforming how companies build, scale, and secure their cloud environments. […]
on Mar 7
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Terraform Power-Ups: The Best Tools to Supercharge Your IaC Workflow - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Terraform is already an amazing tool for automating infrastructure, but what if I told you it could get even better? […]
on Mar 6
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Terraform + Monitoring: Keeping an Eye on Your Infrastructure 24/7 - Chris Woody Woodruff
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You’ve built your cloud infrastructure with Terraform—awesome! But now what? How do you know if your VMs are running smoothly? What if your databases are overloading or your Kubernetes cluster is on fire? Infrastructure isn’t set it and forget it—you need real-time monitoring to catch issues...
on Mar 5
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Terraform Testing: Catching Bugs Before They Break Your Cloud - Chris Woody Woodruff
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You wouldn’t deploy code without testing it, right? So why would you push infrastructure changes without making sure they work? Terraform makes it easy to define infrastructure, but one wrong line of code can delete everything. That’s why testing Terraform configurations is essential—to catch...
on Mar 4
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Terraform on Autopilot: Building Dynamic, Self-Scaling Infrastructure - Chris Woody Woodruff
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What if your infrastructure could scale itself up when traffic spikes and shrink when demand drops? What if it could self-heal when things break—without you lifting a finger? Sounds futuristic? It’s possible today with Terraform! With dynamic infrastructure, Terraform can: Auto-scale compute...
on Mar 3
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Mastering Multi-Cloud: Deploying Across AWS, Azure, and GCP with Terraform - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Imagine this: Your company just merged with another, and suddenly, you're managing infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Or maybe your team wants multi-cloud resilience—so if one provider has an outage, your apps keep running elsewhere. Smart move! But managing multiple clouds...
on Mar 2
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From Chaos to Code: Migrating Legacy Infrastructure to Terraform - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever inherited a mess of manually created cloud resources. Maybe your team has been clicking around in cloud consoles for years, and now your infrastructure is an unmanageable, undocumented monster. Or perhaps you have hundreds of resources, and nobody knows exactly how...
on Mar 1
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Terraform Troubleshooting: Fixing Fails, Errors, and Cloud Chaos - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Terraform is amazing—until it isn’t. One moment, you're deploying infrastructure effortlessly, and the next, you're staring at an error message that makes no sense. We’ve all been there. Whether it’s state file conflicts, provider issues, or mysterious dependency errors, Terraform...
on Feb 28
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Cut Cloud Costs with Terraform: Automate, Optimize, and Save Money - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Cloud bills piling up faster than you expected? Terraform isn't just for deploying infrastructure—it’s also an awesome cost optimization tool! Instead of manually tracking expenses and hoping for the best, Terraform helps you: Monitor and control cloud costs before they spiral out of control....
on Feb 27
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Terraform + Azure DevOps: Automate Your Cloud Deployments the Smart Way - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Manually deploying infrastructure is so last decade. If you’re still running terraform apply on your local machine, it’s time to step up your game with Azure DevOps Pipelines!
on Feb 26
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Lock It Down: Security Ideas for Terraform Deployments - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Terraform makes infrastructure automation easy, but if you’re not careful, it can also open the door to security risks—misconfigured permissions, exposed secrets, and unintended data leaks. Let’s talk about how to secure your Terraform deployments so you don’t end up as the next cloud security...
on Feb 25
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Terraform Good Practices: Avoiding Chaos and Building with Confidence - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Terraform is an amazing tool for managing infrastructure, but without best practices, things can get messy—fast. Imagine a world where: Terraform state files vanish into thin air. Untracked changes wreck your deployments. Infrastructure drifts into an unknown state. Sounds like a nightmare, right?
on Feb 24
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Terraform in the Wild: Real-World Use Cases That Make Cloud Magic Happen - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Terraform isn't just a fancy tool for spinning up VMs—it’s the backbone of modern cloud automation. Whether you're managing multi-cloud environments, automating disaster recovery, or deploying Kubernetes clusters, Terraform has got you covered. In this post, we’ll dive into practical use cases...
on Feb 23
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Terraform Power Moves: Unlocking Advanced Features for Smarter Infrastructure - Chris Woody Woodruff
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So, you’ve mastered Terraform basics, spun up some resources, and maybe even dabbled with modules. But what if I told you Terraform can do even more? In this post, we’re going to explore Advanced Terraform Features that will make your infrastructure smarter, more dynamic, and easier to manage.
on Feb 22
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Terraform Modules: Stop Copy-Pasting and Start Reusing Like a Pro - Chris Woody Woodruff
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Ever feel like you’re copy-pasting the same Terraform code over and over again? Deploying resource groups, VMs, networks—all with slightly different names? Yeah, that’s a nightmare waiting to happen. Luckily, Terraform modules exist to make our lives easier! Modules let you write infrastructure...
on Feb 21