Ziggy Rafiq | Senior Technical Lead Developer

  Overview A majority of professionals today are tasked with both technical and managerial responsibilities in a dynamic workplace. Dual-role managers often face unique challenges as they balance these dual responsibilities. In this article, you will learn practical strategies for managing time and prioritising tasks effectively while balancing these dual responsibilities. Challenges of Juggling Technical and Managerial Tasks For dual-role managers, navigating the dual responsibilities of technical and managerial roles poses unique challenges due to the inherent differences in skill sets, time constraints, communication barriers, and the delicate balance required in strategic decision-making. Divergent Skill Sets Fundamental Differences Even though technical skills include coding, problem-solving, and system design, managerial skills involve leadership, communication, and strategic thinking. There are many similarities between these skill sets, but they require different mindsets a...

  HTML5 is the latest version of the Hypertext Markup Language that is widely used to create and design web pages. It's a highly dynamic and versatile language that enables web developers to create visually appealing and highly functional websites. As a web developer myself, I recently created a YouTube video on why HTML5 is essential in web development. In this video, I discuss the key features of HTML5 and how it has changed the way we design and develop websites. I also highlight some of the key benefits of using HTML5 in web development, including its ability to deliver a seamless and highly interactive user experience, its support for multimedia content, and its enhanced semantic markup capabilities. One of the key advantages of using HTML5 is its ability to support rich multimedia content such as audio and video, without requiring any additional plugins. This means that users can access multimedia content on a wide range of devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and s...

Overview  C# is a widely used programming language that is known for its ease of use and versatility. However, with the increasing number of cyber-attacks and security breaches, it is essential to ensure that the code we write in C# is secure. In this article, we will discuss some of the best practices for secure coding in C#. Avoid Using Plain Text Passwords When working with passwords, it is essential to store them securely. Storing passwords in plain text is a significant security vulnerability, and it is essential to avoid doing so. Instead, use a secure password hashing algorithm such as PBKDF2 or bcrypt to store the password. Input Validation Input validation is crucial when working with user input, as it helps prevent injection attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Always validate user input and use parameterized queries when working with databases. Use Parameterized SQL Queries As mentioned earlier, parameterized queries are a powerful way to preve...

  Overview In this post, we are looking at GUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers), which are widely used in C# for generating unique identifiers for objects, entities, and resources in a system. In this post, we'll explore the basics of GUIDs in C#, their advantages, and how to convert strings to GUIDs. In this post, we have used Guid Generator to create the GUID from the following URL Address https://guidgenerator.com/ What is GUID GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) in C# is a 128-bit value that is used to identify objects, entities, or resources in a unique manner across different systems and applications. It is also known as UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) in some other programming languages.   GUIDs are generated using a combination of unique factors such as the MAC address of the network adapter, the current time and date, and a random number. The resulting GUID is a string of 32 hexadecimal digits separated by hyphens, such as "b86f2096-237a-4059-8329-1bbcea72769b...

  Overview This post will discuss splitting strings in C# using a built-in method named String.Split. It is used to create an array of substrings from a string based on a delimiter.   You can use a string or a character as the delimiter.   Split returns an array with substrings. Each substring is separated using the delimiter specified.   To avoid the delimiter being misinterpreted as an escape sequence, it must be escaped using another backslash.   This post will show you how to split strings using the backslash character as the delimiter. It also includes code examples. String.Split Method The code example below shows that a string input contains multiple backslashes.   This string is called the Split method, and it uses a single backslash to delimit the input.   C#'s Split method splits strings into substrings depending on the delimiter that you have specified.   To use a Backslash to split two strings that have been separated by a Backslash,...