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
Educator & Advocate
Just Stuff From Woody
Welcome back to the HTMX party! Today, we’re talking about a topic every web developer has wrestled with at some point: forms. They’re essential, but making them play nicely with your backend can sometimes...
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Hey folks! Welcome back to the HTMX journey. Today, we’re diving into a bit of web development history and how HTMX is taking us forward... by looking backward. Cue the DeLorean, because we’re heading...
Hey there, fellow ASP.NET developer! If you’re tired of wrestling with JavaScript frameworks or want to simplify your life, you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of HTMX and...
Of all the REST constraints, Code on Demand is the one that most developers either overlook or actively avoid. Unlike the other five constraints, it is the only optional one, meaning a RESTful system...
Building a reliable, scalable web application is no easy feat. The internet is unpredictable, traffic surges happen, and security threats lurk around every corner. That’s why REST includes the Layered System constraint—a design principle...
The internet is fast—until it’s not. Nobody likes waiting for a sluggish API response, and overloaded servers don’t help either. That’s where caching comes in. RESTful APIs embrace caching to improve performance, reduce server...
When it comes to building scalable web applications, statelessness is one of REST’s most powerful constraints. It simplifies architecture, makes scaling easier, and helps APIs handle massive traffic loads without breaking a sweat. But...