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Designing Data-Intensive Applications

Ever wondered how you get from a simple append-only logfile to a full-fledged database? Then this book is for you. I highly recommend this book to all (backend) developers. It features timeless and detailed patterns and techniques for developing backend systems. Personal advice: Especially for...

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EMPOWERED

“[…] if you’re just using your engineers to code, you’re only getting about half their value.” In a follow-up to INSPIRED, Marty and Chris layout how top-tier tech companies empower teams of missionaries to achieve continuous innovation.

🔧 Azure appsettings.json Converter

This converter transforms the JSON appsetting from the Azure portal to JSON that can be copied into an appsettings.json of a ASP.NET project. This tool runs offline in your browser. Nothing is being uploaded to any server. I intentionally embedded the JS code into the...

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INSPIRED

Marty Cagan explains how top tech companies (see FAANG) operate significantly different than the rest and how their practices contribute to constant innovation. Create alignment with a strong product vision, form a strategy, and empower teams to discover and solve customer problems in a way...

🔧 Connection String Converter

This simple offline tool helps you convert a single line database connection string to the readable list of connection settings that are often required by UI connection dialogs. This tool runs offline in your browser. Nothing is being uploaded to any server. I intentionally embedded...