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Modern Compute: Unavoidable Practicalities
Thanks in part to recent advances in AI, we have a range of computational mechanisms at our disposal. However, certain universal truths apply to all of them.
How to step into external code when debugging a Python Behave test in VS Code
Learn how to configure VS Code to enable stepping into external code when debugging a Python Behave test
C# 11.0 new features: ref fields and the scoped keyword
C# 11.0 expanded high-performance, low-allocation functionality. This post describes the importance of the added support for ref fields, and how the scoped keyword relates.
After the AI Storm: Modern Compute
Recent huge investment in AI has changed the modern computational landscape. Whatever the value of recent AI developments ultimately proves to be, we have some new hardware capabilities as a side effect. What else do these enable?
Why Power BI developers should care about the Power BI enhanced report format (PBIR)
Power BI's new PBIR format enhances collaboration, version control, and efficiency for developers. Learn key benefits and future implications.
Why Power BI developers should care about Power BI projects (PBIP)
Power BI Projects are a game changer for teams building reports; offering a source-control friendly format, CI/CD support, and the ability to edit in a code editor.
Per-Property Rows from JSON in Spark on Microsoft Fabric
Spark doesn't always interpret JSON how we'd like. For example, if each key/value pair in a JSON object is conceptually one item, Spark won't give you a row per item by default. This article shows how to nudge Spark in the right direction.
C# Design Patterns - Iterator - Language Features
This post examines .NET's native support for iterators: IEnumerator<T>, IEnumerable<T>, and IAsyncEnumerable<T>.
Launchpad to Success: Building and Leading Your Data Team
This guide captures the essential points that leaders should consider when setting up a new data team.
Observe File System Changes with Reactive Extensions for .NET
Use Reactive Extensions for .NET to transform FileSystemWatcher events into a powerful and easy-to-use event stream to deal with file system idiosyncrasies.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Mapping input and output values
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - using conversions to map automatically between arbitrary types.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Maps of strings to strongly typed values
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - using unevaluatedProperties to create maps of strings to strongly typed values.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Numeric enumerations and pattern matching
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - using oneOf to create numeric enumerations and dispatch with pattern matching.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Enumerations and pattern matching
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - using enum to create enumerations and dispatch with pattern matching.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Polymorphism with discriminator properties
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - using const to create discriminator properties for polymorphic types.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Pattern matching and discriminated unions
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - using oneOf for discriminated unions and pattern matching.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Interfaces and mix-in types
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - composing interface-like mix-in types with allOf.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Creating tuples
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - creating tuples with prefixItems and unevaluatedItems.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Working with tensors
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - Working with tensors by converting to and from numeric spans.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Creating an array of higher rank
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - Creating an array of higher rank using nested items array schema, minItems and maxItems.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Creating a strongly typed array
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - Creating a strongly typed array with items, minItems and maxItems.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Constraining a base type
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - constraining a base type.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Extending a base type
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - extending-a-base-type.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Open vs. Closed Types
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - object extensibility with open versus closed types.
Json Schema Patterns in .NET - Reusing Common Types
Common patterns with C# and JSON Schema - how to reuse common schema in the definition of a type.