TechBash 2026 will take place October 13–16, 2026 at the Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, bringing together developers, engineers, and technology leaders from across the region and beyond. Speaking at TechBash is an opportunity to elevate your professional profile, contribute to a respected conference program, and connect with peers who value real-world solutions over sales pitches. Sessions of all experience levels are encouraged, and first-time speakers are welcome.
If you have a talk idea ready—or even just a strong outline—now is the time to submit it. Don’t miss your chance to be part of TechBash 2026 and help shape one of the region’s most anticipated developer conferences. Head over to TechBash.com to submit your session before the 11:59pm Eastern deadline tomorrow.
]]>What they’re failing to report is that for the Microsoft Azure customers that use Azure Frontdoor, configuration changes are currently blocked. Microsoft is making this change as they continue to investigate further. Some customers may still experience periodic issues. Unfortunately, this messaging is buried in the RCA for the issue from 10/29. It’s under What happened? in paragraph 3.
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Perfect for those short on time or new to TechBash, the 1-Day Ticket gives you full access to one day of the main event (Nov. 5, 6, or 7). It includes:
Whether you’re local or just want a taste of the action, this pass delivers a full conference experience in a single day.
Attend the full main event from Wednesday to Friday (Nov. 5–7). Includes all meals, sessions, keynotes, and evening events. Ideal for those who want to dive deep into the content and community.
Get the full TechBash experience with access to Tuesday’s hands-on workshops (Nov. 4), plus the full 3-day conference. This is the best value for developers looking to level up their skills with immersive training.
Across three packed days, TechBash will host 70+ sessions covering everything from cloud architecture to soft skills. Here’s a snapshot of what to expect:
Whether you’re coming for a day or staying the whole week, TechBash 2025 promises inspiration, education, and connection. Ready to register? Explore ticket options and details.
One unfortunate side effect of this application growing so rapidly is the lack of documentation around certain features. For example, the main Bluesky Zendesk page has a call out and link to using a https://jasong.us/3IVLCs7. But, the page lacks content. In this post, I’m hoping to fill in the blanks for you.
That’s a great question. Anyone can have a Bluesky address. Mine started as jgaylord.bsky.social. But, there’s nothing there to indicate that I’m who I say I am. Anyone can create a new Bluesky account and say they’re me. That is, unless I go with the free* custom domain option. I say free, with an asterisk, because I either (a) already need to have a domain or (b) be willing to purchase a domain from Bluesky. In my case, I already owned JasonGaylord.com, so I plan on just using that.
In short, to setup your custom domain, there’s really only a few steps:
TXT record that points to BlueskySo, let’s first open up either the Bluesky app on our mobile device or navigate to the https://jasong.us/46DpagE. Once there, go to Settings > Account > Handle.
From there, choose the option I have my own domain. Enter the domain you want to use. Since Bluesky uses the AT protocol, Bluesky will want you to add a TXT record for the host _atproto. An example is shown below:
Once you get those values, you’ll need to update your DNS for your custom domain. This can be done using the portal you use to manage your domain. For example, if you have your domain registered with GoDaddy and use their services for web hosting, you would need to modify the DNS at GoDaddy. In my case, I use Microsoft Azure so I navigated to my DNS and choose to add a new record like so:
Finally, you can go back to Bluesky and verify that the DNS changes were made. Typically the changes are instantly available. In some cases, it may take several minutes to hours for the changes to replicate.
When the domain is verified, you’ll notice your new handle will be your domain name. So, my https://jasong.us/bsky.
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TechBash 2025, held November 4–7 at Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor, PA, is packed with forward-thinking content for developers. This year’s keynotes include Nicole Tibaldi’s talk, “Eat Your Vegetables: Prioritizing the Health of Your Engineering Team,” which explores how to advocate for essential but often deprioritized engineering tasks like documentation and test coverage. Kevin Griffin will also deliver a keynote on the State of the .NET Foundation and .NET Open Source, joined by Microsoft’s Jeff Fritz to discuss community involvement and new projects within the .NET ecosystem.
The workshop lineup is equally robust, offering deep dives into CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines, Dependency Injection in C#, PostgreSQL for SQL Server developers, and practical applications of off-the-shelf AI tools. There’s even a full-day container and Kubernetes workshop for those looking to master cloud-native infrastructure. These workshops are designed to be hands-on and immediately applicable, making them ideal for developers aiming to level up their skills.
Across three full days of sessions, attendees will explore topics spanning web development, cloud architecture, DevOps, best practices, and soft skills. With over 70 sessions and dozens of world-class speakers—including Microsoft MVPs and industry veterans—TechBash promises a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or attending your first developer conference, TechBash offers a rare blend of technical depth and community spirit.
Get more information about our speakers, sponsors, hotel rooms, and more on techbash.com.
The event takes place at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Pocono Manor, PA, home of the second largest, indoor water park in North America. Get your room at the Kalahari starting at just $169 a night for each night you choose to stay between Monday, November 3rd and Friday, November 7th
Want to send your dev team? Reach out to TechBash to ask about discounts for groups of five or more.
If you’re not yet registered, the schedule for TechBash 2025 has been published to the techbash.com website. You can register for 3-day and 4-day tickets right now! But, you better hurry! Prices will go up $100 and the room block will expire on 10/4.
Join us November 4-7 for great keynotes, workshops, sessions, food, swag, and the best water slides in the Northeast U.S. Get more information about our speakers, sponsors, hotel rooms, and more on techbash.com.
Want to send your dev team? Reach out to TechBash to ask about discounts for groups of five or more.
In addition, get your room at the Kalahari starting at just $169 a night for each night you choose to stay between Monday, November 3rd and Friday, November 7th. Click here for complete details. That’s right. That’s $15 cheaper than last year’s event!
Collaboration is a core component of the position, requiring close engagement with actuarial, underwriting, claims, compliance, and development teams. The candidate will facilitate workshops, gather insights, and prioritize user stories and business rules to ensure the product meets both operational needs and regulatory standards. They will also monitor performance and user feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, while maintaining thorough documentation of product features and workflows.
The ideal candidate will bring at least seven years of experience in Commercial P&C insurance, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and preferably actuarial credentials such as ASA, ACAS, or FCAS. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps is essential, along with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional qualifications such as a CPCU or agent license, experience in digital transformation, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority are highly valued.
If you’re interested, please reach out to me directly via email or via LinkedIn.
In addition to the Commercial & Property Casualty Product Owner position, I have several other openings. Below you’ll find a list of the current openings on my team updated on 3/30/2026. If you are interested, I encourage you to apply to the posting directly. If you do not apply, we cannot have a conversation about the positions.
We’re back this fall, in-person, at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Pocono Manor, PA. Join us November 4-7 for great keynotes, workshops, sessions, food, swag, and the best water slides in the Northeast U.S. Register soon because early bird rates are valid only through June 30th, 2025. At that point, ticket prices increase by $100 so, it SAVES to register early.
Get more information about our speakers, sponsors, hotel rooms, and more on techbash.com.
Want to send your dev team? Reach out to TechBash to ask about discounts for groups of five or more.
In addition, get your room at the Kalahari starting at just $169 a night for each night you choose to stay between Monday, November 3rd and Friday, November 7th. Click here for complete details. That’s right. That’s $15 cheaper than last year’s event!
Candidates must have at least seven years of experience in software development using C#, with strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, OpenAPI, JSON/XML, and API security. Preferred qualifications include experience with microservices, Azure, Docker, and third-party platform integrations.
The position comes with a competitive compensation package, generous time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for growth and service recognition.
If you’re interested, please reach out to me directly via email or via LinkedIn.
In addition to the Lead Integration Architect position, I have several other openings. Below you’ll find a list of the current openings on my team updated on 3/30/2026. If you are interested, I encourage you to apply to the posting directly. If you do not apply, we cannot have a conversation about the positions.