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.NET is the backbone of modern software development. Created by Microsoft, this open-source, cross-platform framework powers apps across web, mobile, desktop, cloud, and AI. 🌍 From the Windows-only .NET Framework to today’s unified .NET, it has evolved into a secure, scalable toolset that supports multiple languages and drives enterprise innovation. 🙌 In 2025, .NET is central to digital transformation, enabling organisations to build the next generation of intelligent applications. 💪 Read our blog post to discover why .NET matters more than ever. 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03Ljnqb0 #DotNet #Microsoft #SoftwareDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #AI #CloudComputing #EnterpriseSolutions #ImaginaryCloud

Migrating to the cloud allows organizations to take advantage of cloud-native tools and capabilities. Namely, they can create intelligent applications from the ground up. If you're considering how this can help your business, download this Microsoft Azure eBook outlining five key benefits of building intelligent apps, as well as descriptions of the components, solutions and practices that will spark your application transformation.

Developers live in the command line — and now it’s getting smarter. We’re excited to be part of Google Cloud’s new Gemini CLI Extensions, an open framework that connects your terminal to powerful tools and AI workflows. With the new Grafana Gemini CLI extension, you can monitor and explore your observability data without breaking your flow — bringing the power of Grafana Cloud right into your terminal. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBqEhE-a

The command line is your primary workspace, but constant context switching to other tools breaks your flow. 💡 Meet Google's solution: Gemini CLI extensions ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gzYKREmd Google's new, open framework integrates your most-used services—from Google Cloud to third-party APIs—directly into your terminal. 🌐 With Google Maps Platform's own extension, Code Assist toolkit, an MCP server, you can retrieve place-related information from Google and embed Google Maps imagery directly into applications.

🚀 Ensuring Performance in the Cloud with 𝐀𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 In real-world scenarios, applications don’t just need to run—they need to scale and perform under heavy user load. That’s where 𝐀𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 comes in. It allows us to simulate thousands of virtual users, measure response times, throughput, and error rates, and identify bottlenecks before they impact production. 🔹 What I found most useful is how it integrates with 𝐀𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, enabling performance testing as part of CI/CD. This way, every deployment can be validated not just for functionality, but also for scalability and resilience. 👉 Key benefits I’ve seen: - Early detection of performance issues - Automated testing with JMeter scripts - Actionable insights through Azure Monitor integration 🔹 I was impressed with how Azure App Service's autoscaling responded during a high-load scenario, handling thousands of concurrent users with consistent performance. 🔹 Load testing isn’t just about pushing limits, it’s about delivering reliable experiences to end users.

At Dreamforce, we announced new innovations in the Heroku AI PaaS. Here are the highlights from our CMO: 1️⃣ AppLink upgrades — stronger security, 4X higher throughput, and Open API automation. 2️⃣ Next-gen data foundation — Heroku Postgres replatformed for scale, real-time Heroku Connect, and Zero Copy Postgres for Data Cloud. 3️⃣ Heroku Vibes — AI-powered app creation that makes building as easy as sending a text. The Heroku AI PaaS helps developers focus less on complexity and more on delivering value.

Why Teams Still Choose the “Standard” — A Developer’s Perspective A year ago, I was working on a project where we had to choose a cloud service. There were dozens of options — some open-source, some cheaper, some with fancy new features. But in the end… the team chose #AWS. Not because it was the cheapest. Not because it had the most features. But because — it was the standard. At first, I didn’t get it. Why not experiment with something new? Why not save costs? But over time, I understood what “standard” really means in tech: ✅ It’s trusted — used by thousands of teams before you. ✅ It’s reliable — fewer unknowns, better documentation, stable APIs. ✅ It’s supported — if something breaks, there’s help. ✅ And most importantly — it gives confidence to build fast, without fear. We developers love exploring new tools — that’s part of the fun. But when it comes to production systems, deadlines, and real users, people choose standards because standards mean #safety and #trust. So now, whenever I pick a new framework or service, I ask myself: “Do I want to experiment… or do I want to scale confidently with the standard?” Sometimes #innovation wins. But more often, trust does. 💡 #DeveloperLife #TechLeadership #SoftwareEngineering #Innovation #Standards #DevCommunity #GrowthMindset

Tech doesn’t stand still, and neither do developers. From cloud updates to secure supply chains and AI-powered code reviews, staying ahead means staying curious. This week’s Development edition of Read IT Forward brings together four sharp reads to help you stay informed and inspired: 🌐https://bit.ly/4nQYY8n – How this SBOM standard is helping improve open source software security and transparency 🌐https://bit.ly/48sSw2y – A roundup of the biggest announcements shaping the future of the Azure ecosystem 🌐https://bit.ly/48t871Z – Use AI not just to write code, but to boost your pull requests and review quality 🌐https://bit.ly/47sCZOb – A new release that simplifies building and deploying cloud-native apps in .NET Read IT Forward and grow your dev toolkit. #ReadItForward #SchoolOfCentric #greatpeople #greatprojects #greatexpertise #Development #DotNet

If you need to test complex, stateful API workflows like e-commerce checkouts or user sessions, and traditional mocks fall short... Hoverfly Cloud is the solution. From user sessions to multi-step transactions, learn how to reliably test your application’s interaction with dependent APIs using Hoverfly Cloud. We simulate persistence and dynamic responses to give you full control. Read our latest article on stateful API workflows: https://lnkd.in/ezVsWjfe #APITesting #Microservices #DevOps #SoftwareTesting #HoverflyCloud

🚀 How do you scale your web application? One of the most asked questions from experienced developers — and surprisingly, one where many hesitate if they haven’t worked on real-world applications handling millions of users. Here are a few thought-provoking questions to reflect on: 1️⃣ Do you simply increase the server size? 2️⃣ How do you scale your database effectively? 3️⃣ If server size increases, how do you optimize cost? 4️⃣ If the database scales horizontally, how is data synchronization handled? 5️⃣ Is Kubernetes just a buzzword, or can you really auto-scale without it? 6️⃣ With multiple microservices, how do you ensure deployments happen together without breaking the app even for a second? 7️⃣ And most importantly — how do you guarantee zero downtime? 👉 If you have hands-on answers and practical experience, that’s amazing — you’re ahead of the curve. 👉 If not, and you want to learn where to start — DM me, happy to help. Scaling isn’t just about “adding more servers.” It’s about designing systems that are resilient, cost-efficient, and built for growth. 🌍 #WebDevelopment #Scalability #Microservices #Cloud #DevOps