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In the realm of cloud infrastructure, Azure offers a robust framework for managing resources through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies. However, even with the best IaC practices in place, managing and understanding changes across Azure app environments can be a daunting task. This is where the azdiff tool steps in to simplify the comparison process. azdiff is a dotnet global tool, thus, you will need .NET 8 or higher installed. To install azdiff, run the following command:...

Renewing certificates in Azure Key Vault, especially when using providers like Go Daddy that offer only .pem or .crt files, might seem complex. However, with the right steps, it becomes straightforward. Below, I’ll guide you through the process assuming you have a new certificate and CA certificate as .crt files and access to the current certificate as a .pfx in Azure Key Vault. Before you begin, ensure you have Azure CLI and OpenSSL installed....

Code reviews are central to many modern software development processes. However, they are often considered a bother rather than something that can greatly improve code quality. I have been doing code reviews for many years and I have seen many different approaches. In this article, I will discuss the importance of code reviews and how to perform them properly. Obviously, this is a very opinionated post, but I think there is value for anyone interested in doing better code reviews....

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Let’s face it, managing TLS certs is a pain (no pun intended). If you have only a few, it is manageable. A simple recurring calendar reminder to make sure you reissue or download and install the new cert will work. However, what happens when you have dozens? Also, what if the responsibility is shared accross different teams? As the saying goes “too many cooks spoil the broth”. While there are great cloud native solutions, like Azure Key Vault, many enterprise environments are not capable of using them....