SSW Articles
SSW has been developing software since 1990. Below are some of our great articles over the years. You can see much more specialized content in every area of software development on SSW Rules.
Conquering EF Core Migration Timeouts in a Legacy Database

Toby Churches
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Software Engineer I
Struggling with EF Core migration timeouts on large SQL Server databases? Learn how raw SQL provided a solution for a 450GB database with schema drift.
Empowering Education: How Microsoft Tools can help educators and students thrive

Michael Smedley
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Head of Sales
Discover how Microsoft tools like SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Automate are transforming education outcomes with data-driven decisions.
Integration Testing with Containers: Moving Beyond Mocks for Real-World Confidence with MSSQL, SMTP, and Azurite

Daniel Mackay
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Solution Architect
Ditch Mock integration tests. Use Docker Containers with MSSQL, SMTP, Azurite for real-world confidence. Catch bugs early in production-like scenarios.
Modernize Your .NET Applications! Please!

Luke Cook
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Solution Architect
Upgrading to .NET 8 boosts your app's performance, security, and future growth. Discover the essential benefits and transform your application today.
.NET 9 Upgrade: Future-Proof Your Business with Superior Performance and Security

Gert Marx
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VIC State Manager + Solution Architect
Upgrade to .NET 9 for faster performance, cost savings & enhanced security; discover proven tips & book your free 1-hour consultation with SSW.
Running Your Own Large Language Models Locally: Privacy, Cost Savings & Customisation

Michael Smedley
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Head of Sales
Discover the groundbreaking Llama 3.1 AI model, 405 billion parameters, a new standard in open-source technology.
YakShaver: AI-Driven Work Item Management for Developers

Ulysses Maclaren
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General Manager
YakShaver AI: Automate developer work items & bug tracking. Streamline workflows & boost dev efficiency now.
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