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Azure Functions in F# (For Real)

Maybe someday Visual Studio will include support for Azure Functions in F#, but for now it’s possible to get there by adapting the C# Azure Function template.

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Extending the Heroku Timeout in Node.js

It's possible to extend the default Heroku 30 second timeout by sending meaningless bytes back to the client. This post shows how to do so using Node.js / Express middleware.

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Type-Safe Object Merging (TypeScript 2.8 Edition)

Using some of the new features in TypeScript 2.8, I've figure out how to implement typing when merging objects.

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Avoid Careless Production Mistakes with Custom Scripts

While you might not be able to prevent accidentally ruining data in production, you can put up roadblocks to reduce the risk. Consider writing custom scripts to avoid making those

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An Intro to HHVM and Hack for PHP

An exploration of HHVM and Hack for PHP, including their features, development experience, and platform support.

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Lifting Functions into Promises in JavaScript

liftP is a higher-order JavaScript function that takes a function as a parameter and returns a new function that is “lifted” into a promise. It allows me to design functions withou

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Redux: Re-Rendering Caused by mapDispatchToProps

Avoid using the ownProps parameter in your mapDispatchToProps functions to prevent unnecessary (and unexpected) re-renders.

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Building a Family Tree with GraphQL – Part 2: Adding New Resolvers

Due to the nature of GraphQL, the same resolver can be used across many different queries, unlocking more potential for the API without any extra development effort.

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Forcing SSL in Phoenix Framework

In just a few steps, get SSL in Phoenix, redirecting on unencrypted requests, and putting it all together to understand how it works.

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Building a Family Tree With GraphQL – Part 1: Creating a Simple GraphQL API

I’ll demonstrate the foundational pieces of an Express server implementing GraphQL. Using GraphQL, I can explore relationships between family members.

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Debugging a NuGet Package

NuGet manages DLL files in your .NET project, but no source or symbol files. If you need to debug a package, here's one easy workaround.

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Should You Use React Storybook?

Storybook can make React development better. We're using it for a large React app, and it has definitely improved our development process.

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