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Tilt Engineering(AI Gen) EF Core N+1 Problem: Diagnosis and SolutionsPaul Gradie reveals how the notorious N+1 problem in EF Core—where seemingly simple data retrieval turns into a series of inefficient database trips—can be the hidden culprit behind performance woes. He breaks down how lazy loading and loops can lead to unnecessary queries, and shares actionable fixes to streamline your code. Dive in to uncover tips that will help you optimize your data access and keep your app running smoothly!
2025-02-1916 minTilt Engineering(AI Gen) 6 Design Principles for Azure PipelinesThis article outlines six core principles for developing robust and maintainable Azure pipelines. The author, Paul Gradie, highlights the importance of decoupling build processes from deployment processes to improve efficiency and speed. He also emphasises designing pipelines at the job level to ensure clarity and maintainability. Furthermore, Gradie advocates for the use of templates as functions to encapsulate logical groupings of behaviours within pipelines, promoting reusability and readability. The article explores the distinction between intrinsic and non-intrinsic values when parameterising templates, suggesting that behaviours should be intrinsic to templates while details should be parameterised. It also stresses...
2024-11-0712 minTilt Engineering(AI Gen) Modeling World-Class Delivery SystemsThis post from Empower Finance’s blog discusses a conceptual model for optimising software delivery by decoupling the build and deployment processes. The author, Paul Gradie, explains how to create a “language” for automation through the stages of versioning, publishing, testing, and deploying. He emphasizes the importance of structured steps and clearly defined concepts for efficient and high-quality software delivery. The article highlights how this approach has led to a significant reduction in delivery time and improved reliability at Empower Finance.
2024-10-3116 min