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Mario Smolčić

From Croatia

Seasoned software engineer with over a decade of experience, having a distinct proficiency in C# and .NET technologies. Passionate gamer, pub quiz addict, and chess lover.

Jul 26, 2023 3 min read Free

Sea (#), Sun, and Shells: Hiding in the Shade of Binary Trees

In our last post, we soaked up enough sun for a lifetime. Today, we're building our own shade with binary trees, a data structure that forms the core of many applications in computer science. The Roots Binary Trees are hierarchical data structures widely recognized in computer science. From

Jul 25, 2023 2 min read Free

Sea (#), Sun, and Shells: Diving into Unicode with System.Text.Rune

I'm currently recharging my batteries on the beach and soaking up the sun. But as much as I love the quiet, I can't quite ignore the call of coding, can I? So, I thought, why not blend the relaxation of summer with the thrill of exploring

Jul 24, 2023 5 min read Free

Code Chronicles #13: Navigating the Pitfalls of Async Programming in .NET

Asynchronous programming is a critical aspect of modern .NET development. However, potential pitfalls could lead to challenging bugs or sub-optimal performance. Today, we will dive into a few of these common pitfalls and illustrate how to navigate around them successfully. Understanding the Synchronization Context & ConfigureAwait In .NET, the SynchronizationContext

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The ETL Journey - Chapter 1: Medallion Architecture

The ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process is a fundamental aspect of the data pipeline, helping organizations to gather, refine, and analyze data from numerous sources. In this post, we're taking a deep dive into a popular approach to this process, known as the Medallion Architecture, and how it

Jul 23, 2023 1 min read Free

Code Chronicles #12: Diving into ETL with Medallion Architecture

Are you familiar with the term "Medallion Architecture"? Understanding this concept can significantly enhance your workflow if you're engaged in data processing or analytics. Medallion Architecture is renowned in the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) world, celebrated for its distinctive three-tier structure - Bronze, Silver, and

Jul 22, 2023 1 min read Free

Code Chronicles #11: Discover DBDocs for Streamlined Database Documentation

As developers, we know that comprehensive database documentation is critical to any project. Whether we're introducing new team members, debugging, or merely trying to keep track of increasingly complex structures, a clear and up-to-date database diagram can be a lifesaver. Recently, while working on an upcoming "The

Jul 21, 2023 2 min read Free

Code Chronicles #10: Supercharging Your .NET Resilience with Polly

We're diving deeper into the world of Polly - the .NET resilience and transient-fault-handling library that does more than manage retries. This powerful tool offers various features to help you deal with everyday tasks and challenges more efficiently. Introduction to Polly Polly is a .NET library designed to

Jul 20, 2023 3 min read Free

Code Chronicles #9: Enhancing Kafka Performance with Dynamic Retry Topics

Today, we're looking into an interesting aspect of messaging systems - retry logic. This will be a journey through the challenges of managing retries and the intelligent solution of dynamic retry topics. We'll explore how to implement this using C# with Confluent.Kafka library. The Challenge

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