Editor's note
I curated a mixed issue with no single theme, so you’ll see web, tooling, language, and platform posts side by side. The ASP.NET Core state-management piece and the response-compression article are especially practical if you’re tuning real apps. I also liked the Copilot vision update and the .NET 10/C# 13 overview for their forward-looking value.
ASP.NET Core state, compression, Copilot vision
Jasen Fici
March 07, 2025
As the week cruises into its final lap on this fine Friday, it's time to rev your engines for a pit stop with the trusted mechanics of .NET. Whether you're architecting your next big solution or refactoring code like a pro, our handpicked articles will give you the tools to tune up and turbocharge your skills. So buckle up, because today’s insights might just be the NOS boost your projects need as you coast into the weekend, ready to leave any coding speed bumps in your rearview mirror.
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Session and State Management in ASP.NET Core
A practical walkthrough of session and state options in ASP.NET Core, useful when you need to keep web apps predictable and scalable.
Enhancing Performance with Response Compression in .NET Core
A focused performance post on response compression, which can trim payloads fast without changing your API surface.
Leverage vision in Copilot Chat
Copilot Chat now handles images, making it easier to explain UI and code issues with visual context.
A chaining refresher in .NET that’s handy if you use fluent APIs or want to write clearer object pipelines.
Generate Beautiful PDF Reports with QuestPDF in C#
QuestPDF gets a solid treatment here for generating polished reports without fighting traditional PDF tooling.
A reverse proxy article rounds out the infrastructure side for readers building or hosting .NET services.
Building a .NET 9 Web API with Entity Framework Core and PostgreSQL
This .NET 9 Web API example combines EF Core and PostgreSQL, a useful stack for modern backend projects.
Mastering C# Tuples: Advanced Features and Best Practices
A deep dive into C# tuples covers the patterns and pitfalls that matter once tuple usage moves beyond basics.
Protobuf plus C# is a useful pairing for anyone working with efficient service contracts or gRPC-adjacent payloads.
Doing Some Cleanup in a BackgroundService
A BackgroundService cleanup post that’s worth reading if you need graceful shutdown behavior in hosted services.
Implementing JWT Token Service with RSA Encryption in C#
JWT with RSA encryption adds a security-focused implementation example for token-based authentication.
LINQ (Language-Integrated Query)
A LINQ refresher for day-to-day querying, helpful even for experienced developers who want sharper mental models.
Microsoft .NET Code Analysis: Optimizing Byte-to-Hex Conversions
The byte-to-hex optimization article is a classic code-analysis/performance read for people who care about hot paths.
Using Multiple Models in .NET Web API Projects with Semantic Kernel
Multiple models in Web API with Semantic Kernel points to practical AI integration inside real endpoints.
10 Essential Design Patterns Every Developer Should Know
A design-patterns roundup that works as a broad reference rather than a framework-specific deep dive.
Eliminating Unnecessary DELETE Operations
This delete-operations piece is about avoiding needless work, which is often where performance wins hide.
Claude 3.7 Now Available in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio
Copilot for Visual Studio adds Claude 3.7 support, expanding the model choices available in the editor.
Build a Stunning Music Track UI Using .NET MAUI ListView
A MAUI ListView UI build shows how far you can push native-looking app screens with XAML and styling.
Exploring .NET 10 and C# 13: New Features and Enhancements
The .NET 10 and C# 13 preview coverage is useful for planning upgrades and spotting new language/runtime capabilities.