Editor's note
I pulled together a very mixed bag this time: AI agents, core architecture, performance, and deployment all show up side by side. The Microsoft Agent Framework piece is timely for anyone experimenting with agentic apps, while the API key auth and Minimal APIs articles are practical reads for teams shipping web APIs. There’s also solid grounding in CQRS, Docker/Kubernetes, and .NET 9 safety work.
AI agents, API security, and cloud deployment
It's Thursday, so we're right in the sweet spot of development momentum, like a well-oiled .NET application humming at peak efficiency. As you navigate the code jungle, allow today's handpicked articles to be your compass, offering insights that elevate your projects and refresh your expertise. Think of them as your trusty sidekick on this week-long coding quest, delivering that burst of motivation only understood by those who've battled (and conquered) the legacy systems of yore. Now, let's turn that collective coding wisdom into your secret weapon.
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Meet the Microsoft Agent Framework: A .NET Developer’s Gateway to AI Agents
A timely intro to Microsoft’s new agent story for .NET developers.
Understanding Dependency Injection (DI) in .NET Core with Simple Examples
A practical refresher on DI basics and why the container still matters.
Good reminder that CQRS is often about reducing database pain, not adding ceremony.
CQRS: Scale Your Database Without Breaking the Bank
API key auth is simple until you need to do it consistently and safely.
How to Secure Your ASP.NET Core Web API with API Key Authentication in .NET
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Updating and Deleting Tasks in Our .NET
Null safety annotations in .NET 9 are worth revisiting before production bugs force the issue.
C# Tip: Use Stack<T>, Not List<T>
OpenAPI plus Minimal APIs keeps the boilerplate low while still documenting and securing the surface.
Struct vs Class in C#: Performance Considerations for High-Load Apps
A solid cloud/container pairing: deploy to Azure or AWS, then trim Docker images so they’re not hauling extra weight.













