The .NET News Daily Issue #208

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The .NET News Daily Issue #208

Your Daily Dose of .NET Insights, Tools, and Trends

As the weekend pulls into view like a classic muscle car humming on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to fuel up on the week’s prime .NET insights. This Friday edition is revved with spicy new features, seasoned advice, and perhaps a nostalgic nod to the ’90s tech you loved—and sometimes dreaded. Whether your code is cruising or in need of a pit stop, our handpicked reads are designed to navigate your projects with the precision of a seasoned dev. So, polish off your debugging toolkit, because inspiration is parked right here.

Today’s Articles

For once, it is a bug in .Net!

https://blog.jermdavis.dev/posts/2025/it-was-dotnet-itself

Having been in development for a long time I’ve come across a lot of headscratching odd behaviour in code. Those issus have lead to a fair few conversations where people have looked at the odd behavio…

GitHub Copilot’s New Coding Agent Is Here

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/news/github-copilots-new-coding-agent-is-here

GitHub Copilot’s new coding agent brings automation to your development workflow. Assign issues, and it writes code, opens draft PRs, and follows your repo rules—all while keeping your project secure.

Understanding Garbage Collection and Cyclic References in C#

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/understanding-garbage-collection-and-cyclic-references-in-c-sharp/

This article explores .NET memory management, focusing on how the garbage collector handles cyclic references, and how weak references and the `IDisposable` pattern help prevent memory leaks in C# app…

VS Code: Open Source AI Editor

https://code.visualstudio.com/blogs/2025/05/19/openSourceAIEditor

It’s a reflection that AI-powered tools are core to how we write code; a reaffirmation of our belief that working in the open leads to a better product for our users and fosters a diverse ecosystem of…

Vibe coding with GitHub Copilot: Agent mode and MCP support in JetBrains and Eclipse

Vibe coding with GitHub Copilot: Agent mode and MCP support in JetBrains and Eclipse

Today, we’re excited to announce that GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and MCP support are now in public preview for both JetBrains and Eclipse! Whether you’re working in IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm or …

Using Enums as Strings in EF Core

https://jaykrishnareddy.medium.com/using-enums-as-strings-in-ef-core-37352f9bb0e8

When working with Entity Framework Core (EF Core), one of the little decisions that can make a big impact is how you choose to store enums…

The Rise of Vibe Coding in a Universe of 47 Million Programmers by 2025

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/the-rise-of-vibe-coding-in-a-universe-of-47-million-programmers-by-2025/

As software development nears 55 million professionals by 2030, Vibe Coding tools like AG CodeGenerator are redefining coding through natural language, making development faster, smarter, and more acc…

Records vs Classes in C#, What Nobody Told You!

https://medium.com/write-a-catalyst/records-vs-classes-in-c-what-nobody-told-you-1ed864f2b57e

The word class is very familiar in the C# programming language. We all know how classes work — it is the foundation of object-oriented… Continue reading on Write A Catalyst »

Convert Excel to Images in C#: A Comprehensive Guide

https://medium.com/@andrewwil/convert-excel-to-images-in-c-a-comprehensive-guide-ab5acbf29c35

Learn how to effortlessly convert Excel sheets, cell ranges, and charts to high-quality images (PNG, JPEG, BMP) in C# using a free .NET API

.NET 10 & C# 14: Powerful New Features Every Developer Should Know

https://patilraviraj.medium.com/net-10-c-14-powerful-new-features-every-developer-should-know-608bdadee3f7

.NET 10, along with C# 14, brings thoughtful enhancements that simplify coding, reduce boilerplate, and improve modularity. In this…

Prompt Engineering is the New Coding: Essential Skills for the AI Sector

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/prompt-engineering-is-the-new-coding-essential-skills-for-the-ai-sector/

Prompt engineering is emerging as a vital skill, enabling individuals across industries to effectively interact with AI, enhance productivity, ensure accuracy, and unlock new career opportunities in t…

No projects just C# with `dotnet run app.cs` | DEM518

View even more sessions on-demand and learn about Microsoft Build at https://build.microsoft.com Come learn about new features in the .NET CLI coming in .NET 10 that enable directly running a C# file…

What Web Forms Taught Me After .Net Core: A Junior Developer’s Backward Journey

https://medium.com/@hnegi.7528/what-web-forms-taught-me-after-net-core-a-junior-developers-backward-journey-952efd5c8c6c

Introduction: A Tale of Two .NET Worlds

How to Build a Complete Website using Github Copilot

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/how-to-build-a-complete-website-using-github-copilot/

From these MSBuild demos, learn how to build a complete website using just few commands in Github Copilot.

This Tiny C# Keyword Can Save You Hours — But You’re Not Using It Right

https://medium.com/@mohsho10/this-tiny-c-keyword-can-save-you-hours-but-youre-not-using-it-right-ffbec31be7b0

“The best code is the one you don’t have to fix.” And using might just be your silent hero. Continue reading on .Net Programming »

The 5 “Unethical” LINQ Tricks That Outsmarted My Code Reviews

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/the-5-unethical-linq-tricks-that-outsmarted-my-code-reviews-a397a336452f

Discover 5 dangerously clever LINQ tricks that passed code reviews but wreaked havoc in production. Learn what not to do in C# LINQ — and… Continue reading on .Net Programming »

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