@david.gardiner.net.au
Senior Developer for SixPivot, Organiser for Adelaide .NET User Group and DDD Adelaide conference, Microsoft MVP. Opinions are my own. Blogging at https://david.gardiner.net.au Also at https://mastodon.online/@DavidRGardiner
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Thirteen years ago I built an open source library for building distributed apps in .NET. Since then it's been quietly running in production systems everywhere. But it looked neglected.
Now it's back! damianm.com/posts/2026/n...
Blogged: Performing a major upgrade of PostgreSQL with Azure's 'Database for PostgreSQL flexible server', including how to deal with compatibility issues that may otherwise prevent upgrading.
david.gardiner.net.au/2026/02/azur...
#Azure #PostgreSQL #Terraform
PLEASE RP: Announcing ReFS Boot for Windows Server Insiders!
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...
I deployed a v1.0 of DbToMermaid github.com/SimonCropp/D...
Generate Mermaid ER diagrams from SQL Server databases or Entity Framework models
Weather radar showing large rain are moving across and near Adelaide
I checked the gutters yesterday in anticipation, but still a few blockages to clear this morning. A good bit of rain but will we get more, or will it pass us by?
They have issued flood warnings just in case there is a massive downpour.
Keep your Floaties and snorkel handy 🙂
#Adelaide
Got any fav horse songs? The Lunar New Year could not be more twangin'! The year of the horse! Lots more on the show too! Giddyup! From 7pm on @DoubleJRadio and @ABCCountry ! www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Blogged: DDD Melbourne 2026
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MEL ✈️ ADL
Homeward bound.
Thanks for having me #Melbourne #DDDMelb
Oh and the lovely lady at the Lounge desk upgraded me to an exit row. My long legs appreciate that 🙏
Had a lovely day in Melbourne today. Dropped in on a friend's church and then had lunch with her and her husband.
Caught up with a SixPivot colleague who kindly dropped me off at the airport.
Hanging out in the Virgin Lounge using a voucher that was about to expire.
Home soon.
Jim’s Artificial Superintelligence
This is likely my favourite sticker of DDD Melbourne. I can’t remember which community group it was i think it may have been the ML one.
Bron and all the DDD Melbourne volunteers standing on stage
And that's a wrap for DDD Melbourne. Thank @bron@fosstodon.org and all the organisers and volunteers who made it happen.
Another great event. Thanks also to @sixpivot.bsky.social for making it possible for me to attend.
#DDDMelb
And I probably should look at the agenda to figure out what talks to go to next. I had a quick look last night and they all looked good
Sreyna Rath
Keynote for DDD Melbourne
Sreyna Rath on "AI: it's our responsibility"
#DDDMelb
“AI isn’t a crystal ball; it’s a mirror.” 🪞
A huge thank you to Sreyna Rath for a meaningful opening keynote: “AI: It’s Our Responsibility.”💻✨
#DDDMelbourne2026 #ResponsibleAI #DevCommunity
Attendee lanyard
Lars on stage with DDD Melbourne slide behind
Had a last minute thought.. "Did I come to Melbourne but forget to buy a DDD Melbourne ticket?!"
No, I did. Phew 😀
#DDDMelb
ADL ✈️ MEL
Working today, and then @dddmelbourne.bsky.social tomorrow!
#DDDMelb
The Bananas in Pyjamas (B1 and B1) and Rat in a Hat
Huge news for Bananas in Pyjamas fans... They're bringing back the original live action (not animated) series 🎉
Was a fan even before I had kids. Looking forward to this.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
#AreYouThinkingWhatImThinking
Sample projects demonstrating how to configure Microsoft.Testing.Platform (MTP) with common .NET test frameworks.
github.com/SimonCropp/M...
I got it 👍
February 11th - Our favourite parts of .NET 10, with Ryan, Mark and David
Register to attend in person at www.meetup.com/adelaide-dot...
#dotnet #adelaide
Does it handle rebooting?
Long time Boxstarter user 🙂
Blogged: A new year has begun, and 5 years at @sixpivot.bsky.social. Plus new chooks and a cat!
david.gardiner.net.au/2026/02/a-ne...
#Adelaide #Cats #Chooks #HeatWave #SixPivot
Considering moving all my iCloud/Google Photos to Immich on a Synology. Anyone else done that? I've got every photo I've taken since 1998 and would prefer to not mess this up.
Chocolate donut sprinkled with Biscoff biscuit crumbs and topped with a square of chocolate
I didn't get down to the Port Elliot Bakery today, but my eldest daughter did 🎉
"Chocolate Biscoff" is the doughnut of the month for February. Ooh yeah 😀
#Adelaide #SouthAustralia #PortElliot
Registration is now open for @DDDNorth which is being held on Saturday 28th February 2026 @ Hull University
Why not come along to this great free community event, there are over 20 sessions and great chance to network with like minded people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ddd-north-...
Might pass on their vanilla slices today
Going for a top of 45°C (113°F) in #Adelaide today. Maybe just a degree or two cooler here in the hills.
Our garden is festooned with old bedsheets and shade cloth, trying to protect our plants from the burning heat.
Hiding under here is our mandarin tree 🙂
Stay cool everyone.
Cycling pelaton passing through KoM arch
Cyclist on red road bike approaching KoM line
David wearing an Akubra hat and yellow DDD Adelaide t-shirt
The Tour Down Under went behind our place yesterday, and unusually it came past again today! First King of the Mountain was there too.
Stinking hot 43°C today so I don't envy the riders. Stay cool.
#Adelaide #TourDownUnder #SouthAustralia