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Unlock the power of Visual Studio 2022 with this step-by-step illustrated guide and leverage its powerful featuresKey FeaturesRide the wave of artificial intelligence using the new GPT-based extensionsExplore tips, tricks, and best practices to discover ways to overcome source-code challengesGet to grips with Visual Studio's basic and advanced features to harness its full potential and enhance your coding journeyPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionVisual Studio 2022 is widely recognized as the best IDE for application development across various domains. This book is a comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced.NET developers who wish to familiarize themselves with its basic, advanced, and new features. This book is divided into three sections: the first is an overview of Visual Studio, the second part explores tools for productivity within the IDE, and the third delves into integration with GitHub and Visual Studio extensions. In this second edition, we've also expanded the chapters on the use of Visual Studio to environments beyond web development, such as Azure, Desktop,.NET MAUI, and others. Updates to the IDE introduced since the release year of the first edition of the book in 2022 have also been included, such as the use of GPT-based extensions like GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat, as well as profiling tools. The book reviews breakpoint groups, a new way to configure breakpoints, as well as tools for web development, such as Browser Link, Dev Tunnels, and Web API Endpoints Explorer. For more advanced developers, the book addresses the topic of developing extensions through the use of the new Visual Studio SDK. By the end of this book, you'll have a better understanding of Visual Studio 2022 and how to use it to its fullest potential.What you will learnDiscover what's new in Visual Studio 2022Get to grips with the new features in code tools to improve productivityExplore latest compilation and debugging tipsUnveil shortcuts, tricks, tips, and tools to improve productivity within Visual Studio 2022Leverage remote and collaborative work with Visual Studio 2022Find out how to create new projects and templates in Visual Studio 2022Enhance your skills by learning general tools, shortcuts, and tips for.NET developersImplement version control with Git Integration into your workflowWho this book is forThis book is for.NET developers who want to learn how to use the latest features, tools, and extensions available in Visual Studio 2022. To get the most out of the book, general knowledge of C# is recommended. Knowledge of web development, Azure,.NET MAUI, and Desktop with.NET will help you follow along, but it's not a prerequisite.

Elevate your software development process with expert technical writing skills, fostering clarity, collaboration, and successful product outcomesKey FeaturesOptimize documentation workflows with collaborative version-controlled'docs-as-code'tooling optionsEngage with interactive learning modules embedded throughout the bookImprove software quality as a lead developer through effective communication in documentationPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionEffective documentation is key to the success of products in remote software development teams, facilitating clear instructions that benefit the entire development team. Technical Writing for Software Developers lays a solid foundation of essential grammar, providing language tips and explaining how precise writing enhances documentation, and walks you through the fundamental types and styles of documentation. Starting with an exploration of the current state of the tech writing industry and its significance in both the software and hardware realms, you'll master the building blocks of technical writing, exploring tooling choices and style guides, and create dynamic multimedia-laden documentation. This book equips you with valuable insights into the writing and feedback process to ensure continuous improvement. Additionally, you'll take a peek at the emerging trends and technologies, including AI tools, shaping the future of technical writing. By the end of this technical writing book, you'll have developed the expertise you need to tackle documentation requests effectively, armed with the knowledge of the best approach for documenting any topic, encompassing text, media elements, structure, and appropriate tools. The skills acquired will enable you to achieve seamless teamwork, enhanced project efficiency, and successful software development.What you will learnCreate engaging multimedia-rich documentationUnderstand the types and styles of documentationDiscover grammar and language tips for clear communicationStreamline your documentation process with the right tooling choiceMaster the writing and feedback process for continuous improvementExplore automation techniques for efficient documentation workflowsEmbrace AI-powered tools for enhanced technical writingWho this book is forThis book is for software developers who want to improve their technical writing prowess. Whether you are a junior developer looking to refine your documentation skills or a professional striving for smoother collaboration, this resource equips you with all the essential knowledge and practical insights you need. Covering everything from creating clear documentation to enhancing career prospects, this book caters to a diverse range of software developers, including programmers, software architects, and software engineers looking to streamline the product development process and save time.

Unleash DevOps excellence with Python and its ecosystem of tools for seamless orchestration on both local and cloud platforms, such as GCP, AWS, and AzureKey FeaturesIntegrate Python into DevOps for streamlined workflows, task automation, and improved collaborationCombine the principles of Python and DevOps into a unified approach for problem solvingLearn about Python's role in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), MLOps, networking, and other domainsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionPython stands out as a powerhouse in DevOps, boasting unparalleled libraries and support, which makes it the preferred programming language for problem solvers worldwide. This book will help you understand the true flexibility of Python, demonstrating how it can be integrated into incredibly useful DevOps workflows and workloads, through practical examples. You'll start by understanding the symbiotic relation between Python and DevOps philosophies and then explore the applications of Python for provisioning and manipulating VMs and other cloud resources to facilitate DevOps activities. With illustrated examples, you'll become familiar with automating DevOps tasks and learn where and how Python can be used to enhance CI/CD pipelines. Further, the book highlights Python's role in the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) process development, including its connections with tools like Ansible, SaltStack, and Terraform. The concluding chapters cover advanced concepts such as MLOps, DataOps, and Python's integration with generative AI, offering a glimpse into the areas of monitoring, logging, Kubernetes, and more. By the end of this book, you'll know how to leverage Python in your DevOps-based workloads to make your life easier and save time.What you will learnImplement DevOps practices and principles using PythonEnhance your DevOps workloads with PythonCreate Python-based DevOps solutions to improve your workload efficiencyUnderstand DevOps objectives and the mindset needed to achieve themUse Python to automate DevOps tasks and increase productivityExplore the concepts of DevSecOps, MLOps, DataOps, and moreUse Python for containerized workloads in Docker and KubernetesWho this book is forThis book is for IT professionals venturing into DevOps, particularly programmers seeking to apply their existing programming knowledge to excel in this field. For DevOps professionals without a coding background, this book serves as a resource to enhance their understanding of development practices and communicate more effectively with developers. Solutions architects, programmers, and anyone regularly working with DevOps solutions and Python will also benefit from this hands-on guide.

Master Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and streamline your DevOps workflows using Terraform and Ansible Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF formatKey FeaturesEmploy effective strategies and approach IaC projects efficiently by diving deep into its fundamentalsUnderstand the working of Terraform and Ansible and integrate them into your CI/CD workflowsWork with real-world examples of IaC across multiple cloud providers (Azure & AWS)Book DescriptionThe Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach ensures consistent and repeatable deployment of cloud-based IaaS/PaaS services, saving you time while delivering impeccable results. Infrastructure as Code for Beginners is a practical implementation guide that helps you gain a clear understanding of the foundations of Infrastructure as Code and make informed decisions when implementing it. With this book, you'll uncover essential IaC concepts, including planning, selecting, and implementing the right tools for your project. With step-by-step explanations and real-world examples, you'll gain a solid understanding of the benefits of IaC and the scope of application in your projects. You'll learn about the pros, cons, and best practices of different IaC tools such as Terraform and Ansible, and their use at different stages of the deployment process along with GitHub Actions. Using these tools, you'll be able to design, deploy, and secure your infrastructure on two major cloud platforms, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. In addition, you'll explore other IaC tools such as Pulumi, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep. By the end of this book, you'll be well equipped to approach your IaC projects confidently.What you will learnDetermine the right time to implement Infrastructure as Code for your workloadSelect the appropriate approach for Infrastructure-as-Code deploymentGet hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform and understand their use casesPlan and deploy a workload to Azure and AWS clouds using Infrastructure as CodeLeverage CI/CD in the cloud to deploy your infrastructure using your codeDiscover troubleshooting tips and tricks to avoid pitfalls during deploymentWho this book is forThis book is for cloud engineers, software developers, or system administrators responsible for deploying resources to host applications. Ideal for both beginners and experienced professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge. Experience in manually deploying resources for applications in public clouds such as AWS or Microsoft Azure is a must. A basic understanding of programming or scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc. as well as familiarity with version control systems like Git, is a prerequisite.

Drive development with automated tests and gain the confidence you need to write high-quality softwareKey FeaturesGet up and running with common design patterns and TDD best practicesLearn to apply the rhythms of TDD – arrange, act, assert and red, green, refactorUnderstand the challenges of implementing TDD in the Java ecosystem and build a planBook DescriptionTest-driven development enables developers to craft well-designed code and prevent defects. It's a simple yet powerful tool that helps you focus on your code design, while automatically checking that your code works correctly. Mastering TDD will enable you to effectively utilize design patterns and become a proficient software architect. The book begins by explaining the basics of good code and bad code, bursting common myths, and why Test-driven development is crucial. You'll then gradually move toward building a sample application using TDD, where you'll apply the two key rhythms -- red, green, refactor and arrange, act, assert. Next, you'll learn how to bring external systems such as databases under control by using dependency inversion and test doubles. As you advance, you'll delve into advanced design techniques such as SOLID patterns, refactoring, and hexagonal architecture. You'll also balance your use of fast, repeatable unit tests against integration tests using the test pyramid as a guide. The concluding chapters will show you how to implement TDD in real-world use cases and scenarios and develop a modern REST microservice backed by a Postgres database in Java 17. By the end of this book, you'll be thinking differently about how you design code for simplicity and how correctness can be baked in as you go.What you will learnDiscover how to write effective test cases in JavaExplore how TDD can be incorporated into crafting softwareFind out how to write reusable and robust code in JavaUncover common myths about TDD and understand its effectivenessUnderstand the accurate rhythm of implementing TDDGet to grips with the process of refactoring and see how it affects the TDD processWho this book is forThis book is for expert Java developers and software architects crafting high-quality software in Java. Test-Driven Development with Java can be picked up by anyone with a strong working experience in Java who is planning to use Test-driven development for their upcoming projects.

Explore Go testing techniques and leverage TDD to deliver and maintain microservices architecture, including contract, end-to-end, and unit testing Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesWrite Go test suites using popular mocking and testing frameworksLeverage TDD to implement testing at all levels of web applications and microservices architectureMaster the art of writing tests that cover edge cases and concurrent codeBook DescriptionExperienced developers understand the importance of designing a comprehensive testing strategy to ensure efficient shipping and maintaining services in production. This book shows you how to utilize test-driven development (TDD), a widely adopted industry practice, for testing your Go apps at different levels. You'll also explore challenges faced in testing concurrent code, and learn how to leverage generics and write fuzz tests. The book begins by teaching you how to use TDD to tackle various problems, from simple mathematical functions to web apps. You'll then learn how to structure and run your unit tests using Go's standard testing library, and explore two popular testing frameworks, Testify and Ginkgo. You'll also implement test suites using table-driven testing, a popular Go technique. As you advance, you'll write and run behavior-driven development (BDD) tests using Ginkgo and Godog. Finally, you'll explore the tricky aspects of implementing and testing TDD in production, such as refactoring your code and testing microservices architecture with contract testing implemented with Pact. All these techniques will be demonstrated using an example REST API, as well as smaller bespoke code examples. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to design and implement a comprehensive testing strategy for your Go applications and microservices architecture.What you will learnCreate practical Go unit tests using mocks and assertions with TestifyBuild table-driven test suites for HTTP web applicationsWrite BDD-style tests using the Ginkgo testing frameworkUse the Godog testing framework to reliably test web applicationsVerify microservices architecture using Pact contract testingDevelop tests that cover edge cases using property testing and fuzzingWho this book is forIf you are an intermediate-level developer or software testing professional who knows Go fundamentals and is looking to deliver projects with Go, then this book is for you. Knowledge of Go syntax, structs, functions, and interfaces will help you get the most out of this book.

Embrace best practices to advance and help evolve your DevOps operating model in the right direction and overcome common challenges that financial services organizations face. Purchase of the print or kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesDesign the right DevOps operating model for your organization through practical examplesGet insights into a variety of proven practices and concepts that you can employ during your DevOps adoptionGain a holistic view of the complete DevOps capabilities and mechanisms to be enabledBook DescriptionIn recent years, large financial services institutions have been embracing the concept of DevOps in the core of their digital transformation strategies. This book is inspired by real enterprise DevOps adoptions in the financial services industry and provides a comprehensive proven practice guide on how large corporate organizations can evolve their DevOps operating model. The book starts by outlining the fundamentals comprising a complete DevOps operating model. It continues with a zoom in on those fundamentals, combining adoption frameworks with real-life examples. You'll cover the three main themes underpinning the book's approach that include the concepts of 360°, at relevance, and speeds. You'll explore how a bank's corporate and technology strategy links to its enterprise DevOps evolution. The book also provides a rich array of proven practices on how to design and create a harmonious 360° DevOps operating model which should be enabled and adopted at relevance in a multi-speed context. It comes packed with real case studies and examples from the financial services industry that you can adopt in your organization and context. By the end of this book, you will have plenty of inspiration that you can take back to your organization and be able to apply the learning from pitfalls and success stories covered in the book.What you will learnUnderstand how a firm's corporate strategy can be translated to a DevOps enterprise evolutionEnable the pillars of a complete DevOps 360° operating modelAdopt DevOps at scale and at relevance in a multi-speed contextImplement proven DevOps practices that large incumbents banks followDiscover core DevOps capabilities that foster the enterprise evolutionSet up DevOps CoEs, platform teams, and SRE teamsWho this book is forThis book is for DevOps practitioners, banking technologists, technology managers, business directors and transformation leads. Prior knowledge of fundamental DevOps terminologies and concepts and some experience practicing DevOps in large organizations will help you make the most out of this book.

Adopt a practical and modern approach to architecting and implementing DDD-inspired solutions to transform abstract business ideas into working software across the entire spectrum of the software development life cycleKey FeaturesImplement DDD principles to build simple, effective, and well-factored solutionsUse lightweight modeling techniques to arrive at a common collective understanding of the problem domainDecompose monolithic applications into loosely coupled, distributed components using modern design patternsBook DescriptionDomain-Driven Design (DDD) makes available a set of techniques and patterns that enable domain experts, architects, and developers to work together to decompose complex business problems into a set of well-factored, collaborating, and loosely coupled subsystems. This practical guide will help you as a developer and architect to put your knowledge to work in order to create elegant software designs that are enjoyable to work with and easy to reason about. You'll begin with an introduction to the concepts of domain-driven design and discover various ways to apply them in real-world scenarios. You'll also appreciate how DDD is extremely relevant when creating cloud native solutions that employ modern techniques such as event-driven microservices and fine-grained architectures. As you advance through the chapters, you'll get acquainted with core DDD's strategic design concepts such as the ubiquitous language, context maps, bounded contexts, and tactical design elements like aggregates and domain models and events. You'll understand how to apply modern, lightweight modeling techniques such as business value canvas, Wardley mapping, domain storytelling, and event storming, while also learning how to test-drive the system to create solutions that exhibit high degrees of internal quality. By the end of this software design book, you'll be able to architect, design, and implement robust, resilient, and performant distributed software solutions.What you will learnDiscover how to develop a shared understanding of the problem domainEstablish a clear demarcation between core and peripheral systemsIdentify how to evolve and decompose complex systems into well-factored componentsApply elaboration techniques like domain storytelling and event stormingImplement EDA, CQRS, event sourcing, and much moreDesign an ecosystem of cohesive, loosely coupled, and distributed microservicesTest-drive the implementation of an event-driven system in JavaGrasp how non-functional requirements influence bounded context decompositionsWho this book is forThis book is for intermediate Java programmers looking to upgrade their software engineering skills and adopt a collaborative and structured approach to designing complex software systems. Specifically, the book will assist senior developers and hands-on architects to gain a deeper understanding of domain-driven design and implement it in their organization. Familiarity with DDD techniques is not a prerequisite; however, working knowledge of Java is expected.

Take your DevOps and DevSecOps game to the next level by leveraging the power of the GitHub toolset in practiceKey FeaturesRelease software faster and with confidenceIncrease your productivity by spending more time on software delivery and less on fixing bugs and administrative tasksDeliver high-quality software that is more stable, scalable, and secureBook DescriptionThis practical guide to DevOps uses GitHub as the DevOps platform and shows how you can leverage the power of GitHub for collaboration, lean management, and secure and fast software delivery. The chapters provide simple solutions to common problems, thereby helping teams that are already on their DevOps journey to further advance into DevOps and speed up their software delivery performance. From finding the right metrics to measure your success to learning from other teams'success stories without merely copying what they've done, this book has it all in one place. As you advance, you'll find out how you can leverage the power of GitHub to accelerate your value delivery – by making work visible with GitHub Projects, measuring the right metrics with GitHub Insights, using solid and proven engineering practices with GitHub Actions and Advanced Security, and moving to event-based and loosely coupled software architecture. By the end of this GitHub book, you'll have understood what factors influence software delivery performance and how you can measure your capabilities, thus realizing where you stand in your journey and how you can move forward.What you will learnEffectively measure software delivery performanceAdopt DevOps and lean management techniques in your teamsPlan, track, and visualize your work using GitHub Issues and ProjectsUse continuous delivery with GitHub Actions and PackagesScale quality through testing in production and chaos engineering“Shift left” security and secure your entire software supply chainUse DevSecOps practices with GitHub Advanced SecuritySecure your code with code scanning, secret scanning, and DependabotWho this book is forThis book is for developers, solutions architects, DevOps engineers, and SREs, as well as for engineering or product managers who want to enhance their software delivery performance. Whether you're new to DevOps, already have experience with GitHub Enterprise, or come from a platform such as Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server, GitLab, Bitbucket, Puppet, Chef, or Jenkins but struggle to achieve maximum performance, you'll find this book beneficial.

Implement modern DevOps techniques to increase business productivity, agility, reliability, security, and scalabilityKey FeaturesLearn how to use business resources effectively for improved productivity and collaborationUse infrastructure as code practices to build large-scale cloud infrastructureLeverage the ultimate open source DevOps tools to achieve continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)Book DescriptionIn the implementation of DevOps processes, the choice of tools is crucial to the sustainability of projects and collaboration between developers and ops. This book presents the different patterns and tools for provisioning and configuring an infrastructure in the cloud, covering mostly open source tools with a large community contribution, such as Terraform, Ansible, and Packer, which are assets for automation.This DevOps book will show you how to containerize your applications with Docker and Kubernetes and walk you through the construction of DevOps pipelines in Jenkins as well as Azure pipelines before covering the tools and importance of testing. You'll find a complete chapter on DevOps practices and tooling for open source projects before getting to grips with security integration in DevOps using Inspec, Hashicorp Vault, and Azure Secure DevOps kit. You'll also learn about the reduction of downtime with blue-green deployment and feature flags techniques before finally covering common DevOps best practices for all your projects.By the end of this book, you'll have built a solid foundation in DevOps and developed the skills necessary to enhance a traditional software delivery process using modern software delivery tools and techniques.What you will learnUnderstand the basics of infrastructure as code patterns and practicesGet an overview of Git command and Git flowInstall and write Packer, Terraform, and Ansible code for provisioning and configuring cloud infrastructure based on Azure examplesUse Vagrant to create a local development environmentContainerize applications with Docker and KubernetesApply DevSecOps for testing compliance and securing DevOps infrastructureBuild DevOps CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Azure Pipelines, and GitLab CIExplore blue-green deployment and DevOps practices for open sources projectsWho this book is forIf you are an application developer or a system administrator interested in understanding continuous integration, continuous delivery, and containerization with DevOps tools and techniques, this book is for you. Knowledge of DevOps fundamentals and Git principles is required.