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Built in options for running async tasks
Running async tasks on app startup in ASP.NET Core - Part 1
In this post I look at the problem of running one-off tasks asynchronously on app startup in ASP.NET Core, and explore the pros and cons of each option…

Using dependency injection with Twilio SMS and ASP.NET Core 2.1
In this post, I describe how to create a custom ITwilioRestClient, register it with the DI container, and inject it into an MVC controller.…

Creating an AWS policy for calling the SES mailbox simulator from CodeBuild
In this post I show how to create an AWS IAM policy that allows you to send email with AWS SES to the mailbox simulator only, not to real recipients.…

Creating a git repo with Azure Repos and trying out Git LFS
In this post I show how to create a new Git repo on Azure Repos, how to install Git LFS locally, and host to enable Git LFS in your repositories…

Dark mode now available!
I recently added a dark mode to my blog. Here's how you can enable it, how I implemented it, and what's currently missing!…

Why is string.GetHashCode() different each time I run my program in .NET Core?
In this post I discuss string.GetHashCode(), why it's randomised, and hash-attacks. I also provide a deterministic implementation you can use when it's safe.…

