Chris Woody Woodruff is a solution architect at RT2, .NET Foundation board member, author, podcaster, and speaker.
Author
Chris shares his expertise through articles, technical documentation, and an upcoming book on network programming with C# and .NET. His writing makes complex software concepts clear and actionable.
Solution Architect
Chris Woody Woodruff designs scalable, high-performance software solutions, specializing in API design, cloud architecture, and modern development frameworks. He ensures technology meets business and user needs efficiently.
Speaker
A frequent speaker at conferences and industry events, Chris engages audiences on API strategy, database architecture, and software development. His talks inspire and educate developers worldwide.
"Every solution to every problem is simple. It’s the distance between the two where the mystery lies.”
Chris Woody Woodruff
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Just Stuff From Woody
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Monitor and...
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Let’s talk about how to secure your Terraform deployments...
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Terraform state files vanish into thin air.
Untracked changes wreck your deployments.
Infrastructure drifts into an unknown...
Terraform isn't just a fancy tool for spinning up VMs—it’s the backbone of modern cloud automation. Whether you're managing multi-cloud environments, automating disaster recovery, or deploying Kubernetes clusters, Terraform has got you covered.
In this...
So, you’ve mastered Terraform basics, spun up some resources, and maybe even dabbled with modules. But what if I told you Terraform can do even more?
In this post, we’re going to explore Advanced Terraform...
Ever feel like you’re copy-pasting the same Terraform code over and over again? Deploying resource groups, VMs, networks—all with slightly different names? Yeah, that’s a nightmare waiting to happen.
Luckily, Terraform modules exist to make...
Ever feel like half your development time goes to chasing down strange bugs in a colossal JavaScript stack that only a wizard could appreciate? You’re not alone. In the realm of web apps, we’re...
If you've ever hardcoded values in Terraform, I have some bad news and some great news! The bad news? Hardcoding is a one-way ticket to frustration and messy code. The great news? Terraform variables...