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If you are using GitHub Copilot, there is an exciting feature you should try: GitHub Copilot custom instructions. With custom instructions, GitHub Copilot can better align with your coding style and workflow, making code generation even faster and more seamless. In this blog, you will learn about custom instructions and how to use them with … Continue reading Improve code generation with custom instructions for GitHub Copilot
I have always had a love-hate relationship with building Azure DevOps agent solutions. However, with Managed DevOps Pools, creating an agent solution is easier than ever. In this blog: You will learn about what Managed DevOps Pools is You will learn how Managed DevOps Pools is placed in Azure and what it does You will … Continue reading Simplify Azure DevOps agent management with Managed DevOps Pools
In this blog post, I share my insights on writing readable and maintainable Azure Bicep templates. After several years of working with Azure Bicep templates, I have learned that as with any other programming language, clarity and readability are key for maintainability. This blog post includes the following insights: Choose a consistent code and naming … Continue reading Enhance the readability of Azure Bicep templates with these tips
In this blog post, you will learn about how the Azure Resource Manager consumes Azure Bicep templates to become an Azure resource. This blog outlines the stages of the deployment process, explaining what happens at each stage and providing a detailed explanation of each one. Overview In the image below, I have described the stages … Continue reading From Azure Bicep template to Azure resource
Operators are widely used in Azure Bicep. Commonly used operators include arithmetic operators like + and - for performing calculations, as well as comparison operators such as == and != and there are many more. Additionally, there are less familiar operators like !, ??, and .?, each offering unique functionality. In this blog you will … Continue reading Azure Bicep nullability operators explained
John Lokerse | Azure & DevOps Engineering 