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#DataWeekender 6 is almost here and I am hosting track 1

#DataWeekender 6 is almost here and I am hosting track 1

  • 2023-10-27
  • 2 minutes to read

I am hosting track 1 at #DataWeekender 6! Read on to find out more about the amazing talks that are on my track.

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How to test the Mobile Version of your Hugo website

How to test the Mobile Version of your Hugo website

  • 2023-10-05
  • 3 minutes to read

How to test the layout of your Hugo site on mobile before pushing it to the remote server without using developer tools.

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How to fix broken Giscus discussion links

How to fix broken Giscus discussion links

  • 2023-10-05
  • 3 minutes to read

I changed the titles of some blog posts (don't do this!) and now my Giscus discussion links are broken. Here is how I fixed them.

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Useful Git Commands that I use from time to time

Useful Git Commands that I use from time to time

  • 2023-09-12
  • 3 minutes to read

Here is a collection of useful advanced git commands that I use from time to time. I always forget them so I thought I would write them down and share them.

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Bypass blocking of embedded tweets using Hugo shortcodes

Bypass blocking of embedded tweets using Hugo shortcodes

  • 2023-08-23
  • 4 minutes to read

X (the site formerly known as Twitter) now blocks embedding tweets (xweets? exes?), now my Hugo build fails! Thanks to shortcodes this was easy to fix.

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Setting Up Oh My Posh on macOS and Windows

Setting Up Oh My Posh on macOS and Windows

  • 2023-08-06
  • 4 minutes to read

In this post I will explain how to configure ohmyposh on Mac in vscode, tabby and terminal for different shells.

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Setting Up 404 Redirect for Hugo Using Azure Static App

Setting Up 404 Redirect for Hugo Using Azure Static App

  • 2023-07-30
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Azure Static Web App doesn't adhere to Hugo's 404 redirect which is not immediately apparent. This post explains how to fix it.

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Steps required to rename the Default Branch in Github

Steps required to rename the Default Branch in Github

  • 2023-07-04
  • 2 minutes to read

The post explains how to update the name of the default branch of an existing repository hosted on Github.

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Running SQL Server natively on macOS using Azure SQL Edge

Running SQL Server natively on macOS using Azure SQL Edge

  • 2023-06-30
  • 2 minutes to read

How to run SQL Server database engine on macOS with ARM architecture using Azure SQL Edge and Docker.

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I am a friend of Redgate program for 2023

I am a friend of Redgate program for 2023

  • 2023-06-30
  • 2 minutes to read

I am pleased to announce that I have been welcomed back as a friend of Redgate for the 2023 program.

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T-SQL Tuesday #163 The Best Advice Received

T-SQL Tuesday #163 The Best Advice Received

  • 2023-06-29
  • 4 minutes to read

My experience with burnout and the best career advice: prioritise yourself. Tips on mental health, wellbeing, and recovery for data professionals.

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Setting Up an RSS Feed for the Microsoft Fabric Blog

Setting Up an RSS Feed for the Microsoft Fabric Blog

  • 2023-06-16
  • 3 minutes to read

The new Microsoft Fabric blog annoyingly does not have an RSS feed, so I wanted to find out if I could roll my own.

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