Building Microservices with .NET Core 2.0 - Second Edition

Transitioning monolithic architectures using microservices with .NET Core 2.0 using C# 7.0

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Architect your .NET applications by breaking them into really small pieces - microservices -using this practical, example-based guide.

This book was released on December 22, 2017.

It is 300 pages. It's available as a book and as an ebook.

Key Features

• Start your microservices journey and get a broader perspective on microservices development using C# 7.0 with .NET Core 2.0
• Build, deploy, and test microservices using ASP.Net Core, ASP.NET Core API, and Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Get the basics of reactive microservices

• Amazon
• Packt

• Azure Service Fabric
• Docker and Azure API management
• and more!

• My Bibliography

1. Learn to Program with Small Basic - by Ed Price (me) and Majed Marji
2. 7 Small Basic books from Computer Science for Kids
   • Small Basic Programming Books - Explore some of these books for free!

1. Small Basic Teaching Curriculum - Follow along with these lessons!
   • Small Basic Curriculum Videos! by Mr. Adams - Join Mr. Adams, as he takes you through the curriculum!
2. Small Basic Getting Started Guide
3. Small Basic: Reference Documentation
4. Small Basic Wiki Portal - Find 100+ articles about Small Basic!

1. Small Basic 1.2: Installation Guide - Detailed Instructions
2. What are the 14 Keywords of Small Basic?
3. The Unique Features of Microsoft Small Basic
4. 49 Student Testimonies, age 8-13
5. Program Gallery

1. Small Basic Tutorial: Creating Your First Program
2. Microsoft Small Basic for Beginners: Getting Started
3. Small Basic Tutorial: A Simple Savings Calculator For Kids
4. Small Basic for Little Kids Series – Pong

• Ninja Ed

• https://research.microsoft.com/en-us/press/jeannette-wing.aspx
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannette_Wing
• https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~wing/
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jeannette_Wing

• https://dblp.uni-trier.de/pers/hd/w/Wing:Jeannette_M
• https://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/usr/wing/www/publications/
• https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7102329155
• Formal Methods '99: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F3-540-48119-2
• Languages & Tools for Formal Specification: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-1-4612-2704-5

• 2006: Original Paper (PDF): https://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/usr/wing/www/publications/Wing06.pdf
• 2012: Presentation (PDF): https://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/events/asiafacsum2012/day1/Jeannette_Wing.pdf
• 2014: Article - "Computational Thinking Benefits Society" (Online): https://socialissues.cs.toronto.edu/2014/01/computational-thinking/

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See Also

• Are you a teacher?
• CS SPOTLIGHT: Girls in computer programming... why it matters!!!
• Computers Today (Part 1 of 6)
• Microsoft Small Basic
• Ed's Book: "Learn to Program with Small Basic"
• Why Should I Teach Java in Visual Studio Code?
• Ed Price: Bibliography
• 30 Days of Small Basic

1. IGNITE Worldwide Girls Events

IGNITE = Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

IGNITE Worldwide started in 1999! Check out IGNITE's website.

Microsoft teams with Small Basic and IGNITE to teach girls how to code! See the videos here. (Workshops; Interviews)

There are opportunities to Support, Volunteer, Start a Chapter, Host an Event, and Subscribe! See the Take Action tabs. If you work at Microsoft, just email me (Ed Price) to get involved.

Here is a look at the Small Basic IGNITE workshops at Microsoft:

2. Microsoft Coding Camps at Microsoft Stores

YouthSpark Programs

Find a YouthSpark Program at a Microsoft Store near you!

We’ve been running workshops in Microsoft Stores to teach kids how to code since January 2011 (using Small Basic and Kodu)! We updated these classes in 2015 as the YouthSpark Hour of Code workshops! These have recently included Touch Develop’s Flatverse and Jetpack Jumper, Kodu’s Makerspace, and Code.org’s Minecraft code tutorials.

3. DigiGirlz

DigiGirlz started in 2000!

Microsoft DigiGirlz gives middle and high school girls opportunities to learn about careers in technology, to connect with Microsoft employees, and to participate in hands-on computer and technology workshops. Learn more at the DigiGirlz website.

4. TEALS

TEALS = Technology Education and Literacy in Schools

Launched in 2009: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_Education_and_Literacy_in_Schools

Now high schools can get help from professional developers... directly in their classrooms! For more info, visit the TEALS website.

5. Are you a teacher?

• Connect directly with Microsoft engineers! Get help and info!
• Learn about everything Microsoft is doing in K-12 and College-level CS Education!
• Collaborate with other CS teachers around the globe!

Microsoft K-12 CS Tools

1. Small Basic – https://smallbasic.com/

Small Basic started in 2008! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Small_Basic

You’re on the blog for Small Basic now: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/smallbasic/

Small Basic teaches actual text/syntax-based coding (the professional stuff), helping students take the next step after tile and block-based conceptual coding. Unlike Java, JavaScript, and Python (which were made for adults), Small Basic was made for kids and young students. The language has been simplified for that purpose, the UI teaches you as you type, and the interface is simple and easy! See The Unique Features of Small Basic.

2.4 Million Installations!

10+ Books, including my book (Learn to Program with Small Basic).

Here we used Small Basic to teach kids to code:

Full free curriculum: https://aka.ms/TeachSmallBasic

Download Microsoft Small Basic

Here we used Small Basic to teach kids to code:

2. Kodu – https://www.kodugamelab.com/

Kodu first released in 2009! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodu_Game_Lab

2.35 Million installations!

Last update was 3 days ago!

Try out the Kodu Makerspace tutorial!

3. Minecraft on Code.org – https://code.org/minecraft

2016 and 2015 versions!

Also, don’t miss out on Minecraft Education Edition!

4. Touch Develop – https://www.touchdevelop.com/

Launched in 2011: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TouchDevelop

1 Million users!

Try out the Flatverse and Jetpack Jumper tutorials!

Free Curriculum – Creative Coding through Games and Apps: https://aka.ms/CCGA

5. Code Hunt – https://www.codehunt.com/

Started in 2014!

Meet the team at MSR: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/code-hunt/

350K+ Users!

1. Small Basic – https://smallbasic.com/

Download Microsoft Small Basic

When: Small Basic started in 2008! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Small_Basic

Format: Text-Based Coding (the only text-based coding language + IDE built for kids!)

Age: 8+ (great for middle school; designed for students ready to graduate from block-based coding to professional text-based coding)

Blog: You’re on the blog for Small Basic now: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/smallbasic/

About: Small Basic teaches actual text/syntax-based coding (the professional stuff), helping students take the next step after tile and block-based conceptual coding. Unlike Java, JavaScript, and Python (which were made for adults), Small Basic was made for kids and young students. The language has been simplified for that purpose, the UI teaches you as you type, and the interface is simple and easy! See The Unique Features of Small Basic.

Adoption: 2.4 Million Installations!

Education: 10+ Books, including my book (Learn to Program with Small Basic).

Full free curriculum: https://aka.ms/TeachSmallBasic

Here we used Small Basic to teach kids to code:

2. Kodu – https://www.kodugamelab.com/

Download Kodu Game Lab

When: Kodu first released in 2009! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodu_Game_Lab

Format: Tile-Based Coding (the first free tile-based coding system!)

Age: 4+ (a great starting point for kids before they learn block-based coding and text-based coding)

Adoption: 2.35 Million installations!

Last update was 3 days ago!

Education: Planet Kodu Free Game Design Course

Try out the Kodu Makerspace tutorial!

Learn about Kodu:

3. Minecraft on Code.org – https://code.org/minecraft

Web Based- Get Started

When: 2016 and 2015 versions!

Format: Block-Based Coding

Age: 6+ (for kids who can read)

Also, don’t miss out on Minecraft Education Edition!

4. Touch Develop – https://www.touchdevelop.com/

Web Based - Get Started

When: Launched in 2011: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TouchDevelop

Format: Block-Based Coding

Age: 6+ (for kids who can read)

Adoption: Over 1 Million users!

Education: Try out the Flatverse and Jetpack Jumper tutorials!

Free Curriculum – Creative Coding through Games and Apps: https://aka.ms/CCGA

5. Code Hunt – https://www.codehunt.com/

Web Based - Get Started

When: Started in 2014!

Format: Tests Text-Based Coding Skills (Java & C#)

Age: 13+

Adoption: 350K+ Users!

Meet the team at MSR: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/code-hunt/

Microsoft K-12 CS Programs

1. Are you a teacher?

• Connect directly with Microsoft engineers! Get help and info!
• Learn about everything Microsoft is doing in K-12 and College-level CS Education!
• Collaborate with other CS teachers around the globe!

2. IGNITE Worldwide Girls Events

IGNITE = Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

IGNITE Worldwide started in 1999! Check out IGNITE's website.

Microsoft teams with Small Basic and IGNITE to teach girls how to code! See the videos here. (Workshops; Interviews)

There are opportunities to Support, Volunteer, Start a Chapter, Host an Event, and Subscribe! See the Take Action tabs. If you work at Microsoft, just email me (Ed Price) to get involved.

Here is a look at the Small Basic IGNITE workshops at Microsoft:

3. Microsoft Coding Camps at Microsoft Stores

YouthSpark Programs

Find a YouthSpark Program at a Microsoft Store near you!

We’ve been running workshops in Microsoft Stores to teach kids how to code since January 2011 (using Small Basic and Kodu)! We updated these classes in 2015 as the YouthSpark Hour of Code workshops! These have recently included Touch Develop’s Flatverse and Jetpack Jumper, Kodu’s Makerspace, and Code.org’s Minecraft code tutorials.

4. TEALS

TEALS = Technology Education and Literacy in Schools

Launched in 2009: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_Education_and_Literacy_in_Schools

Now high schools can get help from professional developers... directly in their classrooms! For more info, visit the TEALS website.

5. DigiGirlz

DigiGirlz started in 2000!

Microsoft DigiGirlz gives middle and high school girls opportunities to learn about careers in technology, to connect with Microsoft employees, and to participate in hands-on computer and technology workshops. Learn more at the DigiGirlz website.

• Quickly transition from Excel basics to sophisticated analytics
• Summarize data by using PivotTables and Descriptive Statistics
• Use Excel trend curves, multiple regression, and exponential smoothing
• Master advanced functions such as OFFSET and INDIRECT
• Delve into key financial, statistical, and time functions
• Leverage the new charts in Excel 2016 (including box and whisker and waterfall charts)
• Make charts more effective by using Power View
• Tame complex optimizations by using Excel Solver
• Run Monte Carlo simulations on stock prices and bidding models
• Work with the AGGREGATE function and table slicers
• Create PivotTables from data in different worksheets or workbooks
• Learn about basic probability and Bayes’ Theorem
• Automate repetitive tasks by using macros

See Also

• Ed Price - Bibliography

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• Functions perform operations such as concatenating or adding values, calculating sums or averages, or performing logical tests. Functions usually take some kind of argument, which might be a reference to a column or table. Functions can be nested inside other functions.
• An expression can be used to define a value that can be a literal value or constant, a Boolean test, or a reference to a column containing values. Boolean expressions can be used to define a filter condition, such as [Sales] > 100.
• Operators within expressions, such as a plus or minus sign, indicate how the values are to be compared or processed.
• Values that you use in formulas and expressions can be typed directly into the formula bar as part of an expression, or they can be obtained from other columns, tables, or formulas. However, you cannot reference only a few cells or a range of cells; DAX always works with complete columns or tables.

• =3
• ="Sales"
• ='All Sales'[Amount]
• =[Amount]*1.10
• =PI()
• ='FALSE' = 0
• =SUMX(FILTER(Sales,Region="Europe"),[SalesAmount])

• The formula is the full line.
• A function example is "SUMX".
• An expression can be used to define values.
• An operator is just the sign (=, <, etc.), and a value is just the number/value being defined within the expression or used by the function.

• QuickStart: Learn DAX Basics in 30 Minutes  

“This book… assumes no prior knowledge of programming and introduces readers to projects that take them from basic programming concepts (such as understanding variables, and user input) to more complex aspects (such as arrays)… The examples are relevant to students, and the narrative flows easily for the target audience to understand. Each chapter shows example code and encourages readers to try out the code to see how it behaves. This approach creates some intrigue and a sense of curiosity to try out the code. At the end of the chapter are “Programming Challenges” that readers can do. While solutions to the exercises can be found, they are not in the book but on a website. The additional step to lookup the solutions encourages readers to work on the program first, then lookup the solution later. This book has some unique approaches to helping readers learn programming. Pros: Easy to understand, Helpful examples, and Well-written.” —MH from Shaker Heights   “I feel the examples and exercises given in “Learn to Program with Small Basic” provide a fun and informative way of delivering the concepts… I found the book easy to read and follow; the examples are clear and well explained.

The use of colour coding and visuals enables students to easily follow along and gives them the confidence to try coding themselves.” —Susan Nicholson, Middle and High School Teacher   “I am an teacher in a small University here in Brazil. I discovered Small Basic a few months ago and began to use it to create and test small algorithms to show my students. I have the paperback version of this book and it is amazing… It also has a lot of exercises that you can test and discover new ways to program with Small Basic. A special note here is that this book explains in a useful way how to use graphics… And I also believe that this is a good start for game programming because it has a few example games. It is obvious that this book was written with love and dedication. It is clear for me that the authors are deeply involved with the Small Basic Community. My 14 year-old son will also use this to learn programming, and I am planning to create a small course focused to teach kids about programming in my city. This book is very easy to read and filled with examples. Buy this book and have fun, especially if you used Basic in the past!” —Brazil University Professor, Amazon Review   This book has been really fun to read and the instructions are very detailed and very easy to follow. No previous experience is needed, and I was impressed by how quickly I went from no experience to writing simple programs. My 8-year-old son was watching over my shoulder when I was writing some of the code and his first question was “when can I try it too!”. I’m excited to move beyond the basic skills and try out some of the activities in the later sections of the book… this book is the best tool I could ever want!”

—Michelle, Amazon Review   Great for kids: Like a lot of kids (and adults), my son enjoys computer games… I showed my son that he could download the program for free… This book offers a thorough introduction into Small Basic. It’s laid out like a simplified text book… it offers simple stories that introduce the programming basics that every language uses — if this happens, then do that — in fun and engaging ways. Once my son learns the “basics” of Small Basic, I think he’ll be ready to learn new ways to do the same things in other programming languages.” —Hello Happy, Amazon Review