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Bicep Tips and Tricks | #1 | Template Versioning and Applying to Azure Resource Tags

The first of many For those who know me well, starting a bicep tips and tricks series would not be a surprise to them. The moment the Bicep language was introduced, I knew I would be completely obsessed. I love writing bicep templates and even more the clever refinement to make them reusable, …

Posted by Andrew Wilson on Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Automating web.config Environment Transforms in Azure DevOps Pipelines for App Services

Background Modernising legacy applications is always a journey, and recently I tackled moving an existing WCF web service into Azure App Service. If you’ve worked with WCF, you’ll know the web.config file is the nerve centre, handling everything from parameters to connection strings. But here’s the …

Posted by Andrew Wilson on Wednesday, July 2, 2025

How to Set Up Manual Approval for Azure App Service Slot Swaps in Azure DevOps Pipelines

Overview Deploying updates to production environments demands both speed and control. Azure App Service deployment slots, combined with Azure DevOps pipelines, offer a powerful way to manage releases, enabling teams to validate changes in a live-like environment before they go public. However, …

Posted by Andrew Wilson on Friday, June 6, 2025

Automating Semantic Versioning in Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines with GitVersion

Overview Versioning is the unsung hero of software development—often overlooked but absolutely essential. Imagine trying to manage a project without a clear way to track changes, communicate updates, or ensure compatibility. Chaos, right? That’s where versioning steps in, providing structure and …

Posted by Andrew Wilson on Wednesday, May 7, 2025

webpack | Build Time Environment Variables With Azure DevOps Yaml CI/CD

Problem Space One of my recent projects has involved the use of a static module bundler called webpack to bundle a typescript site so I can serve static content from a Static Web App in Azure. For a while now the site content has not deviated between environments [ dev / test / prod ] and therefore …

Posted by Andrew Wilson on Thursday, July 25, 2024

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Husband - Father - Microsoft Azure MVP - Chief Consulting Officer @ Black Marble

Has a passion for creating software [especially solution integrations] that help others execute their jobs faster and more efficiently.

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