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Never Give Up
There is a statement that is very prevalent in our culture that "you only have 1 shot" at success. This promotes the premise that any failure is futile. This couldn't be further from the truth. We...
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Follow You Own Path, Dreams and Passion
Many of us hear the negative insecurities and fears of others being projected towards us through the "you can't", or "that won't work" statements of negativity. These statements are rooted in these...
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Milwaukee Azure Bootcamp - Apr 16, 2016
It's time for the 4th annual Global Azure Bootcamp, and this year it's coming to Milwaukee, WI on April 16, 2016. Whether you're already using Microsoft Azure, or are looking to learn and get started,...
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Announcing New BuildHoloLens.com Blog!
With the recent release of the Microsoft HoloLens, I've decided to dig deep into HoloLens development. In an effort to continue in a similar fashion to what I'm already doing with BuildAzure.com, I've...
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Image Editing Tools: Here's what I use
If you follow my blogs (here, BuildAzure.com, BuildHoloLens.com), Twitter (@crpietschmann, @BuildAzure, @BuildHoloLens) and Open Source project then you're familiar that I have a number of custom drawn...
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My Top 11 Business Tips
I have quite a bit of experience in both failing and succeeding in my career, from working as an employee to being an entrepreneur. If you follow my blog you may not know this as I haven't really...
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On Being an Expert
There are many definitions of what it means to be an expert. Everyone likes to be seen as an expert, but many don't feel worthy of the title. This feeling of being unworthy relates to the "Imposter...
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Study Guide for 70-480 Programming HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3 Certification Exam
There are many benefits to getting certified in a given technology, as it helps to show / prove your expertise. While there are many certifications for various technologies, there are not very many...
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Imposter Syndrome is Fake
Ok, maybe the title of this post is a little extreme. However, let me explain what I mean. Really, Imposter Syndrome is fake. It's just something you do to yourself. Think about it.Make a list of why...
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Software is Written FOR PEOPLE
To most software developers it can seem extremely obvious that software is written for computers. After all it runs on the computer and tells the computer how / what to do. But this isn't the entirety...
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Awarded 2017 Microsoft MVP - Azure
I received notice this morning that I have been awarded Microsoft MVP in the Azure expertise category. It's been a few years since I wasn't renewed as a Bing Maps MVP, and it feels great to be...
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On Being an Expert
There are many definitions of what it means to be an expert. Everyone likes to be seen as an expert, but many don’t feel worthy of the title. This feeling of being unworthy relates to the “Imposter...
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Study Guide for 70-480 Programming HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3 Certification Exam
There are many benefits to getting certified in a given technology, as it helps to show / prove your expertise. While there are many certifications for various technologies, there are not very many...
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Imposter Syndrome is Fake
Ok, maybe the title of this post is a little extreme. However, let me explain what I mean. Really, Imposter Syndrome is fake. It’s just something you do to yourself. Think about it.Make a list of why...
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Software is Written FOR PEOPLE
To most software developers it can seem extremely obvious that software is written for computers. After all it runs on the computer and tells the computer how / what to do. But this isn’t the entirety...
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Awarded 2017 Microsoft MVP - Azure
I received notice this morning that I have been awarded Microsoft MVP in the Azure expertise category. It’s been a few years since I wasn’t renewed as a Bing Maps MVP, and it feels great to be...
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(Cross Post) Chris Pietschmann Awarded 2018 Microsoft MVP Award
Hi! My name is Chris Pietschmann, and I’m the primary person behind BuildAzure.com and the Build Azure Weekly newsletter. I started BuildAzure.com back in June 2015 after I passed the Azure MCSD...
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Chris Pietschmann Awarded 2019 Microsoft MVP Award
Hi! I don’t blog on this site much anymore, but I though I’d post about getting awarded the Microsoft MVP award this year. This marks the 8th time I’ve been awarded Microsoft MVP in the last 12 years....
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Top 13 Blogging Tips for a Successful Website
I’ve been blogging for about 15 years or so now, and I have a few tips and tricks that can help craft great articles, grow your blog, and get tons of traffic. Back in 2006 I shared a few tips for...
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Call Functions in JavaScript
One of the fundamental tasks with JavaScript is how to write and call functions in your code. This may seem like a simple thing, and it essentially is, however there are a few tips and tricks you can...
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