Ken Muse

Creating a Zip Package in .NET
The process of compiling a .NET project and creating a ZIP file for deployment is often more complicated than it needs to be. Most CI/CD systems use a series of commands and external dependencies to build and package the project. This post shows how to use built-in functionality to simplify the process to a single call to dotnet publish.

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Migrating Submodules That Use Large File Storage (LFS)
Submodules can require some additional considerations during a migration. If the submodule repositories have large files that need to be migrated to LFS, the change to the commit IDs can break the submodules. This post explains why the problem happens, how to avoid issues during migration, and how to fix problems when they happen.

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What Is a GitHub Tool (And Why to Use Them)
Need to ensure that you’re using the right version of a CLI tool in your GitHub Actions? Want to be more resilient to change? GitHub Tools are the answer.

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Defining The Process for Securing Your Supply Chain
A company’s software and development practices are only as secure as their supply chain. This post will explore how to define a process for properly reviewing the supply chain using a GitHub Action as an example.

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Using React in Visual Studio Code Webviews
Building custom extensions and visualizations in Visual Studio Code can be a powerful way to enhance your development processes. The samples show you how to use vanilla JavaScript. This post shows you how to modify the code to use React instead.

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