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We generate our web api. This saves time and makes access uniform. But there are some rules we have to obey to get this working. With Entity Framework Model First (edmx) we generate our data layer. By customising the template we … Continue reading

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Pages/Sec in VS2013 loadtest

We’ve build a REST service with ASP.NET MVC Web API in Visual Studio 2013. With a Load test we plan to test the performance of the service when deployed to a web server with the data on a sql server. After … Continue reading

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Recover lost photos (again)

I’ve written about photo recovery before. Last vacation I had to open this box of tricks again to get the pictures back from a delete all operation. My first attempt was with photorec as described in my post. But that … Continue reading

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My 2015 developer and power user tools – update

Below a list of tools I use today. If you’re like me, you check them out and add the ones you like to your own toolbox. Image courtesy of vectorolie / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Environment Chocolatey, installation automation. I’ve written about it … Continue reading

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Outlook 2016 and Azure certificate trust

Since switching to MacBook for my work laptop I’ve had some issues. One was the certificate used to secure the e-mail traffic. Windows never complained (Azure = Microsoft) but Mac OS noticed a missing root certificate and a name mismatch. … Continue reading

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