Using RegEx In Visual Studio Code

Using RegEx in VSCode For Powerful Searching

Alex Cassells .NET, Articles, Programming, React Leave a Comment

This post demonstrates some of my favorite search techniques that work well in VSCode, including some basic RegEx (Regular Expressions) expressions that will help you find exactly what you’re looking for in an unfamiliar code base. We will cover VSCode file type inclusions and exclusions, single-line multi-term searching, conditional searching, and more. RegEx can be intimidating to people who aren’t used to using it, but luckily the RegEx expressions described in this post are very easy to remember and incredibly powerful.

Keyhole Proudly Sponsors Big Slick As A Bronze Sponsor

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We are thrilled to announce that Keyhole Software is a Bronze Sponsor of Big Slick 2024! This annual event, which combines a passion for charity with the excitement of entertainment, brings together celebrities and the community to support a cause close to our hearts.

As a company deeply committed to community engagement and social responsibility, Keyhole Software is honored to contribute to this noble cause. Our sponsorship reflects our dedication to supporting initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of others. By joining forces with Big Slick, we aim to help provide essential medical services to children in need and support the groundbreaking work of Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Thank you for your continued support and for joining us in making a positive impact. We are proud to have been a part of this incredible event and look forward to Big Slick 2025!

What is Cross-Platform Mobile Development?

Keyhole Software Flutter, Keyhole, Mobile, React Native, Videos, Xamarin 2 Comments

Attention: This article was published over 2 years ago, and the information provided may be aged or outdated. While some topics are evergreen, technology moves fast, so please keep that in mind as you read the post.Mobile application developers constantly seek innovative methods to craft apps that resonate across diverse platforms. This quest has given rise to cross-platform mobile development, …

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Dockerizing an MSSQL Server: Unlocking Flexibility

Alex Cassells Articles, Databases, Development Technologies & Tools, Docker, SQL, SQL Server, Tutorial Leave a Comment

Docker is a pretty magical tool that streamlines server and environment setup while helping to eliminate the operating system and software version variables. It’s one of the best ways to mitigate the classic ‘Works on my machine!’ obstacle many developers run into when sharing or promoting their code.

When a lot of people think of Docker, the last thing they think of is Microsoft or Windows. It took many years for Docker to even officially support Windows. As a .NET developer, I always wanted the stability that Docker offers, and today, I can have it. In the post below, I’ll dive into how to dockerize an MSSQL Server.

What is Business Intelligence (BI)?

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I’m sure you’ve come across the term “Business Intelligence” or “BI” in your workplace or on LinkedIn. It’s remarkable how many people are now embracing the advantages it offers for making better business decisions, making data more accessible and comprehensible, and much more.

One of the primary objectives of BI is to enable companies to make informed, data-driven decisions by following a multi-step process. This process encompasses data collection through ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), data analysis, data visualization, and the subsequent presentation of findings to key decision-makers within the organization. These tasks are accomplished using BI tools and various programming languages, which are employed to access and analyze extensive datasets. The results are then presented in reports that incorporate charts, graphs, maps, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for a detailed overview of the business’s performance.