Author: Branden Barber
MCP Magic: AI-Powered Azure SQL Analysis in Plain English
Imagine being able to ask your database questions in plain English and getting visualizations quickly. Traditional SQL analysis requires expertise in SQL query language and separate visualization tools. However, by combining MSSQL and Charting MCP servers in VS Code with natural language, we can enable data analysis for both technical and non-technical users. This powerful…
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Validating Multiple Fields in ASP.NET MVC
ASP.NET MVC has the ability to validate forms with minimal effort thanks to the attributes in `System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations` (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/mvc/overview/older-versions-1/models-data/validation-with-the-data-annotation-validators-cs#using-the-data-annotation-validator-attributes). You can simply slap an attribute such as `Required` on a property and get nice validation messages. But what if you want to validate multiple fields on a model? There are a couple ways you can solve…
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Mapbox – Visualizing Workout Activities
Creating a custom map for your data has never been easier with tools such as Mapbox. Within minutes you can have your data uploaded and visualized in a stylized map ready to be consumed on the web or by a mobile app. Mapbox Studio is a one-stop shop for uploading data, creating a layer, styling…
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Our Experience with Telerik Reporting
The Beehive team recently had the opportunity to improve the quality of its reporting. We came to the conclusion that our current implementation too slow, difficult to keep configured, and too difficult to maintain. Our original implementation used SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), which is a server-based solution from Microsoft. This choice made sense in…
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