Middleware, EF Core, and .slnx
A varied .NET roundup covering middleware internals, Minimal API REPR, Azure database pricing, JWT auth, EF Core tuning, and April servicing updates.
Part of: ASP.NET Core: a working guide for .NET developers, C#: a working guide for .NET developers, EF Core: a working guide for .NET developers, Performance: a working guide for .NET developers
Jasen's top three picks
- 1 Middleware in ASP.NET Core: What Actually Happens
medium.com
A good pipeline explainer is always worth your time because middleware order and behavior still trip up plenty of experienced ASP.NET Core developers.
- 2 ASP.NET Core Minimal API ve REPR Pattern
medium.com
REPR keeps Minimal API endpoints focused, and I like seeing structural patterns discussed beyond the usual controller-versus-endpoint framing.
- 3 Azure Cost Estimation: Navigate Database Pricing
youtube.com
The title says Azure database pricing while the blurb mentions Dapr, so verify the actual scope before you invest the full watch.
Editor's note
I kept this issue deliberately mixed, which is usually where the most useful reading shows up. The middleware deep dive stood out because understanding the pipeline pays off across every ASP.NET Core app, and the .slnx migration guide is timely with .NET 10 making that format the default. There’s also a practical EF Core cluster here, from query splitting strategy to blunt-force performance gains.
Today's articles
Middleware in ASP.NET Core: What Actually Happens
medium.com
I had been using middleware in ASP.NET Core without really understanding what it was doing.
Topics: ASP.NET Core
Read articleASP.NET Core Minimal API ve REPR Pattern
medium.com
Her Endpoint’e bir oda ver baba :)
Topics: ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs
Read articleAzure Cost Estimation: Navigate Database Pricing
youtube.com
Getting Started With Dapr for Building Cloud-Native Microservices in .NET
Topics: Azure
Read articleKeys and Rooms solution in c#
medium.com
So lets break it in pieces to make the algorithm clear for everyone who uses different programming languages:
Topics: C#
Read articleDifference between Abstract Class and Interface in C#
c-sharpcorner.com
Unlock C# abstraction! Explore the key differences between abstract classes and interfaces with real-world examples. Learn when to use each for cleaner, scalable code.
Topics: C#
Read articleJWT + Refresh Token Authentication in React 18 + ASP.NET
medium.com
I implemented this exact flow and it stopped 3 a.m.
Topics: ASP.NET Core Authentication JWT
Read articleMigrate from .sln to .slnx in .NET 10 — Complete Guide to the New Solution Format
divsriv.medium.com
Starting with .NET 10, dotnet new sln generates .slnx files by default. Your old .sln files still work, but the writing is on the wall …
Topics: .NET 10
Read articleSmart Query Splitting in Entity Framework Core: SmartSplitQueryInterceptor
blog.peakcyber.com
One of the most common dilemmas when developing with Entity Framework Core (EF Core) is deciding whether to use Single Query or Split… Continue reading on PeakCyber Technologies »
Topics: EF Core Performance
Read article.NET and .NET Framework April 2026 servicing releases updates
devblogs.microsoft.com
A recap of the latest servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework for April 2026. The post .NET and .NET Framework April 2026 servicing releases updates appeared first on .NET Blog.
Topics: .NET Framework
Read articleInsane Performance Boost in EF Core using Entity Framework Extensions
medium.com
ZZZ Projects’ EF Core Extensions Struggling with slow EF Core operations? Boost performance like never before. Experience up to 14× faster…
Topics: EF Core Performance
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