Async, middleware, and EF Core fixes

Adding Multiple Authentication Types to Swagger in .NET Web API

https://medium.com/@rajput.shubh2510/adding-multiple-authentication-types-to-swagger-in-net-web-api-7114f9be8153?source=rss------dotnet-5

When building APIs, authentication is crucial — but so is developer experience. With Swagger (OpenAPI), you can document and test secure…

Structural Patterns in .NET C#: Composing objects for modern applications

https://levelup.gitconnected.com/structural-patterns-in-net-c-composing-objects-for-modern-applications-355bda5e2887

Evolution of structural patterns in .NET C# — discover how object composition has adapted for modern architectures and high‐performance… Continue reading on Level Up Coding »

Top 5 Mistakes .NET Developers Make When Using async and await

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/top-5-mistakes-net-developers-make-when-using-async-and-await

Common real-world mistakes developers make while using async/await in .NET — with examples and how to fix them. Avoid common pitfalls in .NET asynchronous programming with async and await. Learn how t...

What is iisreset?

https://medium.com/@nirbhaysingh281/what-is-iisreset-378c0effb75d

iisreset is a Windows command-line utility that is used to restart the IIS web server. It stops and then starts all IIS-related services.

Async Programming in .NET using C# -A Complete Developer’s Guide-Part II

https://medium.com/@bhargavkoya56/async-programming-in-net-using-c-a-complete-developers-guide-part-ii-e72a17ea8527

In Part 1, we discussed the reasons, concepts, and mechanisms behind how asynchronous programming works. In this blog, I would like to…

I Removed Just One Include() in EF Core and Boosted Queries by 10x

https://medium.com/@joshiabhi777/i-removed-just-one-include-in-ef-core-and-boosted-queries-by-10x-618a3f5abd50

Brief Overview: Our EF Core queries were slow, really slow. Just removing a single .Include() changed everything. Here's how it happened…

How to Collaboratively Work with SQL Server 2025, Visual Studio Code, and GitHub Copilot (Step-by-Step Guide)

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/how-to-collaboratively-work-with-sql-server-2025-visual-studio-code-and-github/

This article walks you through how to collaboratively work using SQL Server 2025, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), and GitHub Copilot. With clear steps and screenshots, this guide helps beginners and pro...

Dotnet: All you need to know about middlewares

https://ravindradevrani.medium.com/dotnet-all-you-need-to-know-about-middlewares-50b4c7200bb0

In dotnet, a Middleware is a piece of code that runs in the request pipeline.

Learn LINQ in C# — A Complete Guide with Examples and Challenges

https://medium.com/@fahimshahariar.fs/learn-linq-in-c-a-complete-guide-with-examples-and-challenges-d514e8f21902

Learn LINQ in C# — A Complete Guide with Examples and Challenges

Middleware in .NET Core: The Power Behind the Pipeline

https://csjob.medium.com/middleware-in-net-core-the-power-behind-the-pipeline-232a02207942

If you’ve ever wondered how ASP.NET Core handles those incoming HTTP requests and return just what the client needs, the answer lies in…

Let’s Ditch the Async Suffix in C#

https://medium.com/@vosarat1995/lets-ditch-the-async-suffix-in-c-a5f028183e6a

3 Arguments Against Using the Async Suffix in Modern .NET Apps!

The Top Challenges of Using Generative AI

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/the-top-challenges-of-using-generative-ai/

Discover the biggest challenges of using Generative AI in 2025, from hallucinations to ethical risks, and learn how to overcome them wisely and responsibly.

Float, Double, Decimal in C#: Which One Should You Use?

https://medium.com/@nagarajvela/float-double-decimal-in-c-which-one-should-you-use-3131ec7e2011

Master float, double, and decimal with practical guidance. Continue reading on Nerd For Tech »

10 C# Secrets That Will Change How You See Programming Forever

https://medium.com/@krativarshney7/10-c-secrets-that-will-change-how-you-see-programming-forever-23bc9f2b8696

What if I told you that the C# code you write every day is actually an elaborate magic trick?

Automatically Rerun Failed GitHub Actions Workflows

https://www.meziantou.net/automatically-rerun-failed-github-actions-workflows.htm

GitHub Actions doesn't provide a built-in way to rerun a run automatically. If you have some flakiness in your jobs, this can be a pain as you have to rerun the workflow manually. Hopefully, you can u...

Master API Documentation in .NET 7+: The Complete Guide to Endpoint Attributes

https://medium.com/@serhatalftkn/master-api-documentation-in-net-7-the-complete-guide-to-endpoint-attributes-082b55073452

How EndpointName, EndpointSummary, EndpointDescription, and Tags Transform Your API Documentation

5 Mistakes That Make Your Code Unmaintainable

https://codeopinion.com/5-mistakes-that-make-your-code-unmaintainable/

Here are my 5 most common mistakes in software design that make your code a nightmare to work with. All of these mistakes make your code unmaintainable over time as it grows. YouTube Check out my YouT...

Stop Using Location Headers Everywhere: A Guide to RESTful API Design

https://medium.com/@serhatalftkn/stop-using-location-headers-everywhere-a-guide-to-restful-api-design-8e3b3d304808

When to Use (and Not Use) Location Headers in Your ASP.NET Core APIs

Boost Performance Now: C# ObjectPool vs. ArrayPool Showdown

https://medium.com/@nagarajvela/boost-performance-now-c-objectpool-t-vs-arraypool-t-showdown-3b1f83d4e303

Master ObjectPool<T> and ArrayPool<T> with a step-by-step project and benchmarks. Continue reading on Towards Dev »

16 common mistakes C#/.NET developers make (and how to avoid them)

https://blog.elmah.io/16-common-mistakes-c-net-developers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/

As developers, we often fall into common pitfalls that impact the performance, security, and scalability of our applications. From neglecting data validation to overengineering, and from ignoring asyn...