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Derek Comartin

App Configuration: where does it go?

How do you manage your App Configuration? Things like connection strings, hostnames, 3rd party API keys, and application-specific settings like log levels. You can use config files, environment variables, and external configuration services. Let me sort it out and explain the different situations so you can choose the best option. It’s not a one size fits all. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Included It’s typical to include your configuration alongside your application. This could be in code, compiled into your binary, or a… Read More »App Configuration: where does it go?

ORMs can lead to FAT domain models. Slim them down!

ORMs and how you persist data can significantly impact your design and lead to fat domain models. Data is critical, but how you capture that data can lead you down a path where you need to realize the compromise you’re making. I will show an example of how not all data is created equal. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. What do you care about? When you’re thinking about a domain and modeling it, what do you care about? Most often, developers focus on… Read More »ORMs can lead to FAT domain models. Slim them down!

Best Developer Interview Question

I want to give you one of the best tips related to hiring and developer interview questions. It doesn’t matter if you are the one in the interview who’s answering or asking this question. This tip relates to one of my most significant issues with the software development community: we often take a concept and then butcher it to the point where it no longer has its original meaning. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Semantic Diffusion I first discovered the term Semantic Diffusion… Read More »Best Developer Interview Question