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North of England-based Software Developer | .NET & C# specialist | More than just another developer | #CloudFamily | #StarTrek fan | https://funkysi1701.com
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Learn how to update SQL Server using Docker for seamless database management and deployment. Check it out! 🌐🔗 Read more #SQLServer #Docker #Database #Tech #Development https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2022/updating-sqlserver-with-docker/

Learn how to create diagrams with Mermaid.js to visualize your data and workflows easily. Check it out! 🌐🔗 Read more #MermaidJS #Diagrams #Tech #Visualization #Programming https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2022/diagrams-with-mermaid/

I am loving the regional team names of @octopus.energy customers, they might not be saving the most energy but team Itsy Bitsy Teeney Weeney South East Power Saving Teamy is a brilliant name

Oh yes! @dylanbeatt.ie the ultimate rockstar developer #dddnorth

Next up its an AI talk about semantic kernel #dddnorth

#dddnorth All about on call incidents next

First up @carlcod.es talking about .Net Aspire #dddnorth

I've had my coffee and croissant and I am ready for a day of learning in Hull with #dddnorth

Explore the exciting world of micro:bit programming! Learn how to get started and create amazing projects. 🌟 Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2022/microbit/ #Microbit #Programming #STEM #Coding

Discover the new features and improvements in .NET 7! Enhance your development skills with our detailed guide. 🚀 Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2022/dotnet7/ #DotNet7 #Programming #DeveloperTips #Coding

A quick shoutout for @brandghost.bsky.social an excellent tool for sharing updates to multiple social channels. I spotted a small issue the other day and less than 24 hours after I reported it they had fixed it

New blog post! Learn about different types of exceptions in .NET and how to handle them effectively to build robust and reliable applications. Check it out! 🌐🔗 Read more #DotNet #Programming #Tech #ErrorHandling https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2025/exceptions/

Learn how to handle expiring Azure AD client secrets in this blog post! Stay secure and up-to-date with these essential tips. 🔒 Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2022/expiring-azuread-client-secrets/ #AzureAD #Security #DeveloperTips

Check out this post on making API calls from Visual Studio! Boost your productivity with these tips and tricks. 🚀 Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2023/make-api-calls-from-visual-studio/ #API #VisualStudio #Coding #DeveloperTips

I am considering ditching disqus as the comment engine on my blog. I can't remember the last time someone commented on a post. Should I remove or replace with another service? How important are comments on a blog today? #blog

Read about my charity hike across the Peak District, an incredible journey for a great cause. Check it out! 🌐🔗 Read more #CharityHike #PeakDistrict #Adventure #GivingBack #Inspiration https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/charity-hike/

learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure-... Wow, I thought Azure Data Studio was the cross platform SQL tool. Did not expect it to be retired

Read about my experience at the Scottish Summit 2024, where I learned, networked, and got inspired by amazing tech talks. Check it out! 🌐🔗 Read more #ScottishSummit #TechConference #Networking #Learning #Inspiration https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/scottishsummit/

Do i know anyone that is going to @dddnorth.bsky.social on 22nd Feb? Looking forward to listening to a day of great talks

New blog post! Discover the latest features coming to C#, including dictionary expressions and more, as shared by Mads Torgersen at NDC London. Check it out! 🌐🔗 Read more #CSharp #DotNet #Programming #Tech #NDC https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2025/whats-new-csharp/

Discover my journey with Code Club, teaching kids to code and inspiring the next generation of developers. Check it out! #CodeClub #Coding #Education #Tech #Development https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/codeclub/

Learn how to implement the Strategy Pattern in your .NET applications to enhance flexibility and maintainability. Check it out! #DotNet #DesignPatterns #Programming #Tech #Development https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/strategy-pattern/

Got the 6 year badge on dev.to/funkysi1701, most of my blogs from funkysi1701.com get shared here so check it out if that's your thing

Explore the powerful features and enhancements in .NET 9! 🚀 Check out my latest blog post to see what's new and how you can leverage these updates in your projects. 🌟 #DotNet9 #Coding #TechUpdates Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/dotnet9/

Excited about building cloud-native applications? 🌐 Check out my latest blog post on .Net Aspire for an all-in-one toolkit to supercharge your development. 🚀 #DotNet #Aspire #CloudNative #CodingTips Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/aspire/

Read about my experience volunteering at NDC London. Met amazing people, learned a lot, and had a blast! Check it out! 🌐🔗 Read more #NDCLondon #Volunteering #TechEvents #Networking #DotNet https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2025/volunteering-at-ndc/

I want to know the weather, why do I need to login to do this? Yeah a user account may give me a better experience, but sometimes you just want to know what coat to wear without all the faff of user accounts and passwords

Ever wondered which devices are consuming the most electricity at home? 💡 Check out my latest blog post for insights and tips on energy monitoring. 🌟 #EnergyEfficiency #TechTips #HomeImprovement Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/top-electricity-devices/

Get up to speed with AI and Copilot terminology! 🤖 Dive into my latest blog post for an easy-to-understand guide. Perfect for beginners and tech enthusiasts alike. 🌟 #AI #Copilot #TechTips Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/common-ai-copilot-terms/

What are some good accounts to follow if you are interested in the environmental impact of tech? Like how much carbon a data centre uses or some of the cool things ms (and others) are doing to reduce this #tech #environment

Happy 15th birthday, Microsoft Azure!

Automate your pull requests with Azure DevOps and PowerShell! 🚀 Check out my latest blog post to streamline your development process and save time. 🌟 #DevOps #Git #CodingTips Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/automatic-pull-requests/

Well #ndclondon may have finished, but I have just registered for #dddnorth next month Let the learning continue...

@ndcconferences.com London, room 1 at 1500. Talking all things 'day 2' in event-driven systems. Evoling your data structures, testing asynchronous systems and understanding how they work in production. #dotnet #eventdriven #async

Observability and event driven architecture with @icooper.bsky.social and @martindotnet.bsky.social #ndclondon

Pleased I got to say Hi to Richard Campbell earlier and tell him I have a dotNet Rocks mug

Time to see more about Aspire with @coolcsh.bsky.social and @maddymontaquila.net #ndclondon

@stevesanderson.bsky.social starting off the last day of #ndclondon

Streamline your network monitoring with Docker and Nagios! Check out my latest blog post for a step-by-step guide. https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2025/monitoring-with-nagios-docker/ #SysAdmin #DevOps #Docker #Nagios

Next up @richcampbell.bsky.social talking space travel (like a #GeekOut from his podcast)

@mattburke.dev Talking about exceptions #ndclondon

First talk of the day is Mads Togersen talking the next version of c# #ndclondon

Unlock powerful visualizations with Grafana! 📊 Learn how to set up Grafana with Docker and Prometheus to monitor your .NET apps in my latest blog post. 🌟 #DataViz #Grafana #TechTips Read more: https://www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2025/setting-up-grafana/

@kevlin.bsky.social talking about time and space and has just promised me a #StarTrek reference #ndclondon