Joche Ojeda
Testing SignalR Applications with Integration Tests
Testing SignalR chat applications requires a different approach than traditional API testing. By creating a test host server with a handler instead of an HTTP client, we can simulate real-world scenarios where messages are sent through SignalR hubs, allowing us to verify the complete set of moving parts
My Microsoft MVP Summit Experience
It’s been a week since the Microsoft MVP Summit. In Istanbul, I was lucky to rest in the airport’s business lounge before my 15-hour flight to Seattle. After overcoming arrival challenges, I enjoyed meaningful conversations with Jerome from Uno, Mads Kristensen, Jeremy Sinclair, and James Montemagno.
Getting Started with Uno Platform: First Steps and Configuration Choices
Discover the essentials of creating applications with Uno Platform. This guide walks you through the initial setup process, from project creation to configuration choices, helping you navigate framework selection, target platforms, presentation patterns, and more. Learn from my two-week journey and make informed decisions for your Uno Platform projects.
Connecting WASM Apps to APIs: Overcoming CORS Challenges
Connecting WebAssembly apps to APIs can be challenging due to CORS restrictions. After struggling with WCF services, I discovered that Uno Platform makes this integration surprisingly seamless. Understanding CORS is essential—it’s a security feature that controls cross-origin requests in browsers, requiring proper server configuration to enable WASM-to-API communication.
DNS and Virtual Hosting: A Personal Journey
Discover how DNS enables multiple websites to share a single IP address through virtual hosting. Learn from my journey from teenage networking experiments to professional server management, and see how the Windows hosts file can be your secret weapon for local development and troubleshooting without affecting live environments.
Troubleshooting MAUI Android HTTP Client Issues: Native vs Managed Implementation
When your MAUI Android app connects to public APIs but fails with internal network services, HTTP client implementation differences are often the culprit. By switching between native and managed HTTP clients and addressing certificate validation and TLS compatibility issues, you can identify and resolve these common networking challenges.