Azure Bicep optional module names explained

Naming every module in Azure Bicep used to be mandatory. With the release of the optional module names setting an explicit module deployment name is now optional. With Azure Bicep version 0.34.1 you can let Bicep automatically handle module deployment names for you. In this blog, you will learn how the optional module name feature works. What is a … Continue reading Azure Bicep optional module names explained →

Chaining Bicep Deployments using Outputs and Stage Dependencies in Azure Pipelines

Sometimes, deploying a Bicep template using the preferred main.bicep method is not possible due to insufficient deployment permissions, especially when deploying across different subscriptions. This requires finding alternative ways to deploy your Bicep template, often involving context switching to obtain the necessary permissions. In this blog, you will learn how to leverage Azure Bicep outputs … Continue reading Chaining Bicep Deployments using Outputs and Stage Dependencies in Azure Pipelines →

Improve code generation with custom instructions for GitHub Copilot

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 →

Enhance the readability of Azure Bicep templates with these tips

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 →

From Azure Bicep template to Azure resource

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 →