Beyond Basics: Advanced Techniques for EF Core Performance

https://medium.com/@S_Jathurshan/46e9412a16bc

Performance and Tracking Continue reading on Write A Catalyst »

The Hidden Costs of Null Checks in Generic C# Code

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/the-hidden-costs-of-null-checks-in-generic-c-sharp-code/

Learn how to properly perform null checks in generic C# code. Avoid hidden performance issues like boxing by using EqualityComparer<T>.Default and modern is null techniques for efficient, clean cod…

Variables in C#: What They Are and How to Actually Use Them

https://medium.com/@fulton_shaun/variables-in-c-what-they-are-and-how-to-actually-use-them-32a3a11f1566

Learn how to store data, name your values, and avoid beginner mistakes in your first C# programs.

Replacing a Generic Repository with EF DbContext

https://medium.com/@KeivanDamirchi/replacing-a-generic-repository-with-ef-dbcontext-151ef5083d76

Generic repositories often hide EF’s strengths. In many apps, DbContext is the best abstraction.

How to Implement Zero Trust Architecture on Azure Using C#

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/how-to-implement-zero-trust-architecture-on-azure-using-c-sharp/

Learn how to implement Zero Trust Architecture on Azure using C#. Secure your apps with Azure AD, Key Vault, RBAC, Managed Identity, and Conditional Access for robust, identity-driven protection.

Consuming from Kafka without Consumer Groups in C#

https://medium.com/norsk-helsenett/consuming-from-kafka-without-consumer-groups-in-c-5a17c67d7b35

Some times you want to consume from Kafka, but without using a consumer group. For instance if you have many instances of an application… Continue reading on Norsk helsenett »

Real-Time Apps in .NET with SignalR

https://medium.com/@nelsoncagar/real-time-apps-in-net-with-signalr-a107bb770fde

Introduction

Consistent API Response Modeling: Why It Matters

https://medium.com/@logan.young87/consistent-api-response-modeling-why-it-matters-3a637e85e9f7

There are a few traits that make a developer stand out: clean code, consistent conventions, meaningful error handling… you know the list.

A simple way to create sample data #vscode #ai #copilot

Secure your ASP.NET application

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/secure-your-asp-net-application-ac995c033db2

HTTP headers and other mechanisms to control security aspects of your website. Continue reading on .Net Programming »

The C# Developer’s Edge: Crush Data Streaming with IAsyncEnumerable!

https://medium.com/@nagarajvela/the-c-developers-edge-crush-data-streaming-with-iasyncenumerable-7fbe3c37c246

Unlock IAsyncEnumerable for real-time apps. Continue reading on CodeElevation »

Virtual vs Sealed vs Static in C#: When to Use Each and Performance Trade-Offs

https://codenp.com/virtual-vs-sealed-vs-static-in-c-when-to-use-each-and-performance-trade-offs-1c910d4d9849

We have been using keywords like virtual, sealed, and static in modern C# development almost daily. Most of us understand the basic… Continue reading on codenp »

.NET AI Community Stand Up – .NET Tokenizers & Real-World MCP in Action

Performance comparison of JSON Schema implementations for .NET

https://medium.com/@lateapexearlyspeed/performance-comparison-of-json-schema-implementations-for-net-ead3d092a473

This article introduces performance comparison (cpu & memory) of several JSON Schema validator implementations for .NET, collected from…

Implement client assertions for OAuth client credential flows in ASP.NET Core

Implement client assertions for OAuth client credential flows in ASP.NET Core

This blog implements client assertions using an OAuth client credential flow in ASP.NET Core. Client assertions provide a secure way for client authentication without sharing a secret, enhancing the s…

Going beyond singleton, scoped, and transient lifetimes—tenant, pooled, and drifter

https://andrewlock.net/going-beyond-singleton-scoped-and-transient-lifetimes/

In this post I investigate some ‘experimental’ dependency injection scopes that provide additional features over Singleton, Scoped, and Transient

What is Vibe Coding?

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/what-is-vibe-coding/

Vibe coding is a new approach to software development where programmers use AI tools, like large language models, to create code by describing what they want in natural language. This method speeds up…

Write Once, Query Anywhere: Harnessing the Power of LINQ Across Multiple Databases

https://satheeshkaliappan.medium.com/write-once-query-anywhere-harnessing-the-power-of-linq-across-multiple-databases-a7c656de783b

Summary

Avoid Exception Before Writing Exception Handler

https://learn-code-learn.medium.com/avoid-exception-before-writing-exception-handler-27a9438580f7

To handle or catch run-time errors in application we use Exception handlers. However, throwing exceptions is costly in terms of… Continue reading on Nerd For Tech »

10 Game-Changing Features in C# 14 Preview (and How to Try Them Today)

https://medium.com/@metoz.florian/10-game-changing-features-in-c-14-preview-and-how-to-try-them-today-a3cb27f77bea

C# 14, arriving with .NET 10, is packed with features that developers have been impatiently waiting for. With the official release set for…

Setting the App Icon and SplashScreen in MAUI [GamesCatalog] 17

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/setting-the-app-icon-and-splashscreen-in-maui-gamescatalog-17/

Configured custom app icon and splash screen in .NET MAUI using SVG files from FontAwesome. Integrated local game rating storage via the IGDB API. Prepping for next phase: building a Web API backend.

How I Used Domain-Driven Design to Fix My Messy Clean Architecture — And Why You Probably Should…

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/how-i-used-domain-driven-design-to-fix-my-messy-clean-architecture-and-why-you-probably-should-ec9f6074c3ff

What’s the story? Imagine you’re building an app that manages events and invitations. Things start simple — just a few POCOs, maybe a…

Unlocking High-Performance Streams in .NET with System.IO.Pipelines

https://medium.com/@metoz.florian/unlocking-high-performance-streams-in-net-with-system-io-pipelines-aae104749237

“Streams are easy — until you need them to be fast.” Enter: System.IO.Pipelines.