Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 08/09/2026Cosmos DB’s _ts value is useful, but not especially readable. Multiply it by 1000 and use TIMESTAMPTODATETIME to inspect the document’s last-modified time directly in a SQL query. kendaleiv.com/creating-a-u...kendaleiv.comCreating A User Readable Timestamp From Cosmos DB _ts Using SQL Query | Ken DaleConvert Cosmos DB's Unix _ts timestamp into a readable date and time using a SQL query. 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 30/08/2026Pour over coffee at 200°F seems way better than boiling -- unless I'm imagining the difference it's pretty substantial. 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 28/08/2026🎤 Thinking about giving your first tech talk? Here are tips for the aspiring or first-time technical speaker. kendaleiv.com/tips-for-the...kendaleiv.comTips for the Aspiring or First Time Technical SpeakerFirst of all, if you have an upcoming speaking engagement, congratulations on being selected! 021
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 25/08/2026✅ 100% code coverage doesn't mean your code works. Here's why. kendaleiv.com/100-percent-... 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 18/08/2026Home internet down? You can still operate your Wi-Fi robot vacuum/mop using a smartphone hotspot. kendaleiv.com/operating-a-...kendaleiv.comOperating A Wi-Fi Enabled Robot Vacuum / Mop During A Home Internet Outage Using A Smartphone HotspotRobot vacuums / mops are a convenient way to clean your home. If they are typically operated using Wi-Fi functionality may be limited during an internet outage. 010
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 17/08/2026🚀 Prompt to Benchmark: C# benchmarking via GitHub Agent running .NET in the cloud. From idea to performance data, fast. kendaleiv.com/prompt-to-be...kendaleiv.comPrompt To Benchmark: C# Benchmarking Via GitHub Agent Running .NET In The CloudWhen creating a new repository on GitHub you can provide instructions for a GitHub Copilot coding agent to execute. The agent picks up those instructions, does the work in the cloud, and opens a pull ... 010
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 31/07/2026Anyone else feel like coffee might be better in a mug? Am I just lacking patience for a thermos and drinking it too hot or is it somehow actually better? 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 09/07/2026I created a GitHub Copilot skill that reports the actual (post-discount) cost of Azure resources. Useful for determining where to focus cost savings and what was saved. github.com/kendaleiv/Ac...github.comGitHub - kendaleiv/Actualize: A GitHub Copilot skill backed by a Python calculator to help report the actual (post-discount) cost of Azure resources.A GitHub Copilot skill backed by a Python calculator to help report the actual (post-discount) cost of Azure resources. - kendaleiv/Actualize 030
Reposted by Ken DaleGerald Versluis @jfversluis.dev · 01/07/2026Your background loop probably doesn't need Task.Delay. For periodic async work, PeriodicTimer makes the intent much clearer: wait for the next tick, do the work, repeat. One consumer at a time, dispose it, pass the token. learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/syst… 151
Reposted by Ken DaleVisual Studio Code @vscode.dev · 09/06/2026Mermaid diagrams are now built directly into VS Code. 🎉 No extra extension required. 🙌 06115
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 07/06/2026Bike ride pulling kid behind, get back to the van to be done and and then air rushes out the tire. Nice that we were finished. 🙂 010
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 18/05/2026✅ 100% code coverage doesn't mean your code works. Here's why. kendaleiv.com/100-percent-... 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 11/05/2026Peas&Carrots: why URL encoding your query string parameters matters (and what can go wrong if you don't). kendaleiv.com/peas-and-car...kendaleiv.comPeas&Carrots: The Importance Of Url Encoding Query String ParametersWhen creating web applications it’s common to create links. Sometimes, links contain query string parameters. Google uses the ?q= query string parameter for search queries. An issue can arise when que... 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 06/05/2026New blog post! Creating A User Readable Timestamp From Cosmos DB _ts Using SQL Query kendaleiv.com/creating-a-u...kendaleiv.comCreating A User Readable Timestamp From Cosmos DB _ts Using SQL QueryAzure Cosmos DB documents include a _ts property representing the last modified time as a Unix timestamp in seconds. While useful for machines, a value like 1714000000 isn’t easily human readable. 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 05/05/2026🎤 Thinking about giving your first tech talk? Here are tips for the aspiring or first-time technical speaker. kendaleiv.com/tips-for-the...kendaleiv.comTips for the Aspiring or First Time Technical SpeakerFirst of all, if you have an upcoming speaking engagement, congratulations on being selected! 111
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 04/05/2026Prompt To Benchmark: C# Benchmarking Via GitHub Agent Running .NET In The Cloud From idea to performance data, fast. kendaleiv.com/prompt-to-be...kendaleiv.comPrompt To Benchmark: C# Benchmarking Via GitHub Agent Running .NET In The CloudWhen creating a new repository on GitHub you can provide instructions for a GitHub Copilot coding agent to execute. The agent picks up those instructions, does the work in the cloud, and opens a pull ... 010
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 20/03/2026New blog post! Prompt To Benchmark: C# Benchmarking Via GitHub Agent Running .NET In The Cloud kendaleiv.com/prompt-to-be...kendaleiv.comPrompt To Benchmark: C# Benchmarking Via GitHub Agent Running .NET In The CloudWhen creating a new repository on GitHub you can provide instructions for a GitHub Copilot coding agent to execute. The agent picks up those instructions, does the work in the cloud, and opens a pull ... 010
Reposted by Ken DaleJeff Fritz @csharpfritz.com · 23/02/2026This is a GREAT event that I enjoy traveling to and helping with annually. If you're in the Philly, NJ, or NYC region its a great opportunity to get a LOT of face-time with some of the best speakers in the industry and grow your career. 132
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 02/03/2026New blog post! Making Friends with Reviews: Providing Great Feedback kendaleiv.com/making-frien...kendaleiv.comMaking Friends with Reviews: Providing Great FeedbackJesus follower, husband, father, software engineer. 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 24/02/2026AT TIME ZONE in T-SQL is great for bucketing counts (like daily) while respecting historical offset changes like daylight saving. Small gotcha: You'll need to map from IANA to Windows Time Zone IDs for Azure SQL if sending IANA time zone via a browser. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/t-... #sqllearn.microsoft.comAT TIME ZONE (Transact-SQL) - SQL ServerAT TIME ZONE Converts an input date to the corresponding datetimeoffset value in the target time zone. 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 04/02/2026Anyone else getting lots of emails recently to Activate account? 100
Reposted by Ken DaleSuraj Deshmukh | सुरज देशमुख @suraj.io · 03/02/2026Thanks to @scott.hanselman.com for showing me Handy (handy.computer) — a free, open-source speech-to-text tool that runs locally on your machine. Push-to-talk, privacy-focused, and just works. Check it out!handy.computerHandyHandy is a cross platform, open-source, speech-to-text application for your computer 24213
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 26/01/2026Thanks @scott.hanselman.com for pointing folks to handy.computer via a Microsoft internal talk, much appreciated!handy.computerHandyHandy is a cross platform, open-source, speech-to-text application for your computer 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 04/01/2026We completed Mario Party 7 Solo Cruise today. The Bowser level isn't trivial but we prevailed! 010
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 01/01/2026Happy New Year! Have a prosperous, healthy, loved, and fun year -- and may we all know Jesus more. 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 25/12/2025Merry Christmas everyone! Luke 2:10 TPT [10] But the angel reassured them, saying, “Don’t be afraid, for I have come to bring you good news, the most joyous news the world has ever heard! And it is for everyone everywhere! bible.com/bible/1849/l...bible.comLuke 2:10-39 (TPT) - But the angel reassured them, sayin | YouVersionBut the angel reassured them, saying, “Don’t be afraid, for I have come to bring you good news, the most joyous news the world has ever heard! And it is for everyone everywhere! When Mary and Joseph h 000
Reposted by Ken DaleAlvin Ashcraft @alvinashcraft.com · 10/09/2025#ASPNETCore updates in .NET 10 Release Candidate 1 | by Dan Roth buff.ly/nH0ru4S #dotnet #dotnet10 #aspnetcore #blazor #identity #webdevbuff.lyASP.NET Core updates in .NET 10 Release Candidate 1 · dotnet aspnetcore · Discussion #63605ASP.NET Core in .NET 10 RC 1 - Release Notes Here's a summary of what's new in ASP.NET Core in this release: Persistent component state support for enhanced navigation New ASP.NET Core Identity met... 012
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 07/09/2025Would be nice if social screenshots included links -- DevTools screenshots could be easy to fabricate. 000
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 07/09/2025Good use case for AI: Merge conflict resolution -- if it happens automatically with ability to review that would be neat. 140
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 06/09/2025Pixel 6 to Pixel 10 is a big improvement with the fingerprint sensor. Works consistently and quickly! 000
Reposted by Ken DaleRod Trent @rodtrent.com · 03/09/2025A Beginner's Guide to Studying the Bible: Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions rodtrent.substack.co... #DivineDesign #Jobs #Industry #GodsWay #Career 001
Reposted by Ken Dale.NET @dot.net · 21/04/2025Link correction: Now we have an official Microsoft NuGet account on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/nuget.org Follow to stay up to date with everything related to .NET packaging! #dotnet #visualstudio #vscode 1122
Reposted by Ken DaleASP.NET Core News @aspnetcore.news · 17/03/2025Return 408 Request Timeout For a Regex Timeout Using ASP .NET Core Middleware by @kendaleiv.com kendaleiv.com/return-408-r... #aspnetcore 001
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 17/03/2025Standups, retrospectives, etc. can provide significant benefits, provide no value, or even contribute to net negative. It's not the named events themselves, it's what happens during them. 010
Ken Dale @kendaleiv.com · 13/03/2025New blog post! Return 408 Request Timeout For a Regex Timeout Using ASP.NET Core Middleware kendaleiv.com/return-408-r...kendaleiv.comReturn 408 Request Timeout For a Regex Timeout Using ASP.NET Core MiddlewareRegular expression (regex) operations can be slow, especially if they cause catastrophic backtracking. This can consume significant web application resources. In cases where this isn’t desired, it can... 000
Reposted by Ken DaleErikEJ @erikej.bsky.social · 12/03/2025The Microsoft .Build.Sql project SDK is now generally available - build and deploy your SQL Database with confidence techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azuresq...techcommunity.microsoft.comThe Microsoft.Build.Sql project SDK is now generally available | Microsoft Community HubYour database should be part of a wholistic development process, where iterative development tools are coupled with automation for validation and deployment.... 0115
Reposted by Ken DaleAzure Cosmos DB @azurecosmosdb.com · 27/02/2025📢 #AzureCosmosDB Conf 2025 is coming! 📅 April 15 | ⏰ 9 AM PT | 🎥 Live on YouTube 🚀 Expert sessions, real-world use cases & exclusive on-demand content! 💡 Don’t miss out—register now for free! 🔗 aka.ms/AzureCosmosD... 002
Reposted by Ken DaleTechBash @techbash.bsky.social · 12/02/2025We received over 100 submissions in the first 48 hours of our #CFP. We can't wait to see what you submit next! sessionize.com/techbash2025/ #callforspeakers #callforpapers #developers #techevent #poconos #kalahari #devconf #techbash #devconferencesessionize.comTechBash 2025: Call for SpeakersAt TechBash we inspire our attendees to build remarkable things that will change the world. We’ve built a safe, welcoming, and exciting environment th... 045
Reposted by Ken Dale.NET @dot.net · 12/02/2025Console.WriteLine("Hello 🦋!"); It's your pals over at dot.net 913640
Reposted by Ken DaleAlvin Ashcraft @alvinashcraft.com · 11/02/2025Submit your sessions, workshops, and keynotes to the TechBash 2025 call for speakers now through March 31st. zc.vg/zNAxA?m=0 #techevent #poconos #devconference #developers #cfp #callforpapers #callforspeakers #kalaharizc.vgSubmit your sessions to the TechBash 2025 Call for Speakers now!Submit your sessions to the TechBash 2025 Call for Speakers now! 045
