Editor's note
I pulled together a very mixed issue this time: front-end integration, language features, caching, data access, and cloud tooling all made the cut. The .NET 10 Preview 1 and HybridCache items stand out for teams planning near-term upgrades, while the xUnit fixtures piece is a solid practical refresher.
HybridCache, C# 13, Aspire
Jasen Fici
March 04, 2025
As you fuel up for another Tuesday of tackling those codebases, let's hit the gears of introspection with our .NET newsletter. Picture this: your .NET projects cruising smoothly down the highway, each bug squashed being just another stop on your road to mastery. From tantalizing APIs to those under-the-hood improvements, today's lineup is set to arm you with the tools for a perfect road trip through the realm of .NET. Buckle up and get ready to navigate the twists and turns of tech insights, all while enjoying the ride.
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Integrating an ASP.NET Core API with a Nuxt Front End: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical walk-through for pairing ASP.NET Core with Nuxt, useful if your API and frontend live in separate repos.
xUnit Advanced Features: Fixtures
A helpful refresher on xUnit fixtures, especially if your test suite relies on shared setup or expensive dependencies.
The most interesting 4 new features of C# 13
A quick look at the most interesting C# 13 changes, with enough context to decide what matters for your codebase.
Using MySQL with Entity Framework
A straightforward MySQL-with-Entity-Framework guide for anyone connecting EF Core to a non-SQL Server database.
.NET and MongoDB Project Integration with React Frontend & simple MongoDB tuning methods
.NET and MongoDB with React covers both integration basics and tuning ideas, which is handy for full-stack teams.
.NET 10 Preview 1 is now available!
The .NET 10 Preview 1 post is the big platform update here and worth scanning if you track upcoming runtime changes.
Profiling: An Essential Technique for Every Developer
Profiling advice is evergreen, and this one reinforces why measuring before optimizing still saves time.
.NET Like a Pro: 25 Tips to Enhance Your Productivity
A productivity roundup can be hit-or-miss, but a few of these tips may streamline daily .NET work.
.NET Previews Unboxed - .NET 10 Preview 1, C# 14, HybridCache, & More
The previews video bundles .NET 10, C# 14, and HybridCache discussion into one useful watch.
Understanding HybridCaching in .NET 9.0
HybridCaching in .NET 9.0 helps connect the dots between the preview buzz and what’s already usable.
Understanding Bridge Design Pattern
The Bridge pattern article is a clean conceptual refresher for developers who like design-pattern examples.
Azure SQL Database: Scalable & Secure Cloud Solution
Azure SQL Database gets a practical cloud-focused treatment around scale and security.
C#7 Discard (_): Get Rid of Unnecessary Variables!
The C# 7 discard operator is old news for many, but still valuable for cleaner code in legacy or mixed-version projects.
Understanding MS Rules Engine — Nested Rules — Part 5
The MS Rules Engine series continues with nested rules, which should help teams modeling more complex business logic.
ASP.NET Community Standup - HybridCache updates
The ASP.NET Community Standup on HybridCache is a good companion piece if you want Microsoft’s own framing.
.NET Aspire 9.1 is here with six great new dashboard features, and more! - .NET Blog
The .NET Aspire 9.1 update is notable for dashboard improvements, making observability and app orchestration more approachable.
New Azure Cosmos DB Design Patterns Video Series – Learn, Implement, and Contribute!
The Cosmos DB design patterns video series looks geared toward applied learning, not just theory.
Journey 1: RAG and Knowledge Retrieval Fundamentals
RAG and knowledge retrieval fundamentals widen the issue beyond classic app development into AI-flavored workflow design.
Mastering C# Automatically Implemented Properties: Simplify Your Code Like a Pro!
Automatically implemented properties are a small feature, but they still matter for keeping models concise and readable.