Editor's note
I pulled together a mixed issue with practical UI, cloud, and performance reads rather than forcing a theme. The Dev Box update and the new solution file format stand out for day-to-day developer workflow gains, while the async and Channels pieces are solid performance refreshers.
MAUI charts, Azure Dev Box, and async tips
Jasen Fici
March 20, 2025
Today is a turbo-charged Thursday, where the drive for innovation meets the precision of a fine-tuned engine, much like your favorite classic car. Whether you're coasting on freshly implemented features or navigating the angular curves of bug fixes, we've assembled a collection of articles to reignite your .NET passion. Fasten your seatbelt—this isn't just a news update, it's a roadmap to enhancing your toolbox with the latest .NET insights and strategies. Shift into gear and prepare to accelerate your projects with the experiences of fellow trailblazers.
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Sleep Pattern Analysis using .NET MAUI Toolkit Range Column Chart
A nice MAUI chart example that shows how to turn app data into something readable without overcomplicating the UI.
What’s new in Microsoft Dev Box
Microsoft Dev Box gets a useful update for cloud-first dev environments and smoother onboarding.
Mastering .NET Channels: The Secret to High-Performance Background Processing
Channels are still one of the best underused tools for background work when you need throughput and control.
Stop Slowing Down Your .NET Core App: Fix These Hidden Performance Traps
A good reminder that many .NET Core performance problems start with small hidden mistakes, not one big bottleneck.
Automapper V14 with Jimmy Bogard
Jimmy Bogard on Automapper v14 is always worth a listen if you care about mapping tradeoffs and library direction.
Classes vs. Structs in C#: Choosing the Right Tool for Optimal Performance
A clear comparison of classes and structs for performance-minded C# developers making allocation-sensitive decisions.
The AI Singularity’s Potential Impacts on Technology and Society
This one is broader than .NET, but it’s a thought-provoking take on AI’s societal impact and where developers fit in.
A Comprehensive Guide to Azure Storage for .NET Developers
A practical Azure Storage guide for .NET teams that need the basics plus enough detail to build confidently.
Boost your Coding Skills with these 11 C# Tips
A compact tip list, but the kind that can still sharpen everyday C# habits if you scan it carefully.
Guard vs Validator in C#: Understanding the Right Tool for the Job
Guard clauses versus validators is a useful distinction when you want cleaner boundaries and more maintainable input handling.
How to monitor .NET applications startup
Monitoring application startup is often overlooked, and this piece focuses on an area that can reveal real deployment issues.
A digest issue that works as a quick catch-up when you want breadth without reading every standalone post.
Comparing Search Strategies in MongoDB for .NET Developers
MongoDB search strategy comparisons are handy if you’re tuning queries and trying to avoid accidental slow paths.
Introducing the Third Set of Open-Source Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Controls
More open-source MAUI controls are always welcome, especially when they reduce the need for custom UI plumbing.
Customize code reviews and test generation in VS Code with Custom Instructions
Custom Instructions in VS Code could change how developers delegate code review and test scaffolding to AI tools.
New, Simpler Solution File Format
The simpler solution file format should make solution management less annoying for teams juggling lots of projects.
ASP.NET Community Standup - AI-powered Blazor web apps with the new .NET AI template
The Blazor AI template is a timely look at how Microsoft is packaging AI app starting points for web developers.
Mastering Async/Await in .NET: Essential Tips, Performance Secrets, and Pro Patterns
Async and await are easy to use and easy to misuse, so performance and pattern reminders here are genuinely valuable.