Editor's note
I kept this issue intentionally mixed rather than forcing a theme. The EF Core performance pieces are especially practical, and the Blazor switch-expression gotcha is the kind of small detail that saves time in real projects. I also liked the 2FA and options-pattern posts for the same reason: useful, concrete guidance.
EF Core updates and .NET tips
As Friday rolls in like a classic Mustang, it's time to pause and reflect on the code-driven journey of the week. While seasoned .NET pros like you might revel in the familiar hum of the CLR, today's curated articles promise fresh perspectives and a little sparkle to accelerate your weekend innovation. So, put down the debugging tools for a moment and rev up the engine of your curiosity—you just might find the perfect piece to fine-tune your coding craft this weekend. After all, even the best mechanics keep learning!
Today's Articles
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Injecting Service Dependencies to Entities with Entity Framework Core 7.0
Interesting angle on mixing entity behavior with EF Core, though I’d treat it carefully in real-world designs.
Basic SQL Queries for Database Testing
Simple database-testing SQL reminders are always handy when you need fast validation, not a full test harness.
🎉 Now in Public Preview: Create Dev Boxes on Behalf of Your Developers
Dev Box provisioning on behalf of developers is a useful ops win for teams standardizing onboarding.
How to Implement AutoComplete in C# with AjaxControlToolkit
A practical ASP.NET Core DI refresher—lifetimes still trip people up in larger apps.
Boost Performance in EF Core: How to Use ExecuteUpdate and ExecuteDelete Efficiently
Good reminder that some Blazor switch expressions behave differently than you’d expect.
Real-Time SFTP Upload System in .NET Using FileSystemWatcher + BackgroundService
The 2FA article stands out for covering the full flow, not just the happy path.












