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Ep.42 – Blockchain in MS SQL Server

Yes, blockchain in your database! well, why not! From distributed procurement systems to logistics and of course accounting based scenarios, having ledger (blockchain) tables at your disposal isn’t a bad thing… well at least I don’t think so. But, why would you need this? what problem does it solve? Here is a longer introduction: (3) […]

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Ep.41 – JSON Crack

Okay, giggles aside, this is a really slick way to visualise and work with JSON data.. but hang on, not just JSON but XML as well as others. This reminds me a little of schema explorer by my good friend Tim. When I first saw this, the website was only for JSON data it seemed.  However, […]

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Ep.40 – HTTP3 and QUIC

Today we are taking a QUIC look at some interesting changes to the very fabric of the internet… yes, HTTP! Some new changes coming to help speed up mobile/cell internet and help with those pesky network switching annoyances! Also, some fundamental security updates too of course.

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Ep.39 – Builder IO The Headless Visual CMS

Why would you need a headless CMS (Content Management System)? Very good point!  If you have ever used WordPress, Webflow, Wix etc. then you know what a CMS is – a platform to allow you to create a website/blog or whatever it might be.  That is great and works for a lot of people however, […]

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Ep.38 – Listen to my Voice (Not!)

Well, this episode does what is says on the tin!

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Ep.37 – The Rise of the Machines

Well, it has been a couple of weeks or so since the last JFM mostly as I have been “lost in the machine” so to speak! So much A.I. stuff happening, good or bad? who knows!  I can understand the concerns, but right now I am feeling the A.I explosion is providing some useful assistance […]

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Ep.36 – Azure ARC

When the cloud isn’t enough 😉 Azure ARC lets you manage off-cloud infrastructure within the same familiar Azure environment, along with governance, security and visibility from one unified viewpoint. Azure Arc – Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Management and Solution (microsoft.com) Azure Arc for Developers (microsoft.com)

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Ep.35 – Retool Low Code Development

Yet another low code development environment, but this one has some interesting twists! Retool is a low code development environment which has a browser based IDE to allow you to build internal apps very quickly!  you can connect to lots of database systems out there, including SAP HANA which is interesting from my day-to-day role 🙂 […]

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Ep.34 – Lazy Docker

Well, the name explains it! we are all a little lazy sometimes 😉 Introducing Lazy Docker – essentially a way to manage your docker environment from a command line with a command line UI (not unlike the days of MS-DOS!).  This is a good thing BTW!  it is nice to have a clean, easy to […]

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Ep.33 – Web 3.0: What is a DAPP?

Well, nothing like a light bit of listening!  Web 3.0?  Over hyped/Over used term? perhaps, but there are nuggets in them thar hype-fields! Way too much to discuss in 5 (or even 6) mins!  but I try… Certainly, the world of decentralised “whatever” is here and has been some time.  I might delve a little […]