Quite the title, so let me set the stage first. You have an Azure Data Factory instance (or Azure Synapse Pipelines) and you have a couple of linked services that point to Fabric artifacts such as a lakehouse or a warehouse. You want to deploy your ADF instance with an Azure Devops build/release pipeline to another environment (e.g. acceptance or production) and this means the linked services need to change as well because in those environments the lakehouse or warehouse are in a different workspace (and also have different object Ids).When you want to deploy ADF, you typically use the…
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The Eclipse Foundation launches a new framework for the Open VSX Registry, enhancing security features and transitioning to a hybrid architecture. With support from AI tool provider Cursor, this initiative aims to promote safer software supply chains.
In the realm of software development and content creation, the deployment pipeline serves as a crucial bridge between innovation and implementation. Whether you are fine-tuning code, testing new features, or releasing a polished product to end-users, the deployment pipeline guides your content through distinct stages, each playing a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient journey from development to production.The Structure of PipelinesHere’s how the stages of a Microsoft Fabric deployment pipeline typically work:1. Development Stage: The journey begins here. Developers and creators upload fresh content, tweak designs, and build the foundations of their projects. This stage serves as…
Generative AI is transforming software development at remarkable speed. But in a new paper written by two Microsoft executives, Azure CTO Mark Russinovich and Scott Hanselman, VP of the developer community, argue that the AI technology also risks eroding the profession’s training pipeline. In their paper, Redefining the Software Engineering Profession for AI, published in […]
Every decade or so, something fundamental shifts in how we think about infrastructure. Not an upgrade, a rethinking. Virtualization changed what infrastructure was. The cloud changed where it lived. Infrastructure as Code changed how it was defined. Each of those shifts felt incremental from the inside and transformative in hindsight. We’re at one of those […]
Discover how Postman’s new feature allows software engineering teams to manage API specifications, collections, and environments directly from Git repositories, simplifying workflows for AI agents in the development process.
Next Monday, Marchg 9, 2026, my one-day live online training SQL Server 2025 Unleashed: AI, Performance & Beyond will take place! This hands-on training is designed to help DBAs, developers, and consultants deeply understand the new features in SQL Server 2025 – like Vector Search, AI integration, Optimized Locking, and JSON support.If you’re still on the fence – there are still open seats available, but they’re filling up quickly. Don’t miss your chance to:What’s new and relevant in SQL Server 2025Integrate AI and Vector Search into your own database applicationsPractical use-cases around the new performance and T-SQL improvementsHow to achieve…
Google ADK adds integrations for GitHub, GitLab, Jira, MongoDB, and seven observability tools. AI agents can now work inside your DevOps toolchain.
2025 belongs to the AI startups. If you peek into the tech headlines, you’ll see companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Lovable, and Poolside AI dominating the conversation. Different names, different cities, different vibes, but somehow they all seem to be drinking from the same startup magic potion.They Solve High-Impact ProblemsAll these startups targeted areas with huge potential value. Some focus on general intelligence, others on AI safety, some on unlocking insights from massive datasets, and others on providing high-quality training data. What unites them is that the problems they solve are not only technically interesting but also commercially and socially…
As someone who’s worked with data for over 20 years and with many cloud platforms, my main focus has always been on helping teams streamline their development process. A key area of my expertise is mentoring engineers to adopt DevOps principles to optimise workflows, automate infrastructure provisioning, and deliver value to clients more efficiently. With Microsoft Fabric’s Git integration, this opens up a powerful chapter for teams looking to enhance their DevOps capabilities. But it’s not just about adding Git; it’s about leveraging Microsoft Fabric’s lifecycle management tools to bring real, measurable improvements in how we deliver software.Lifecycle Management in…