C# performance, EF Core, and architecture picks

How to Convert a DataTable to a List of Objects in C#

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/how-to-convert-a-datatable-to-a-list-of-objects-in-c-sharp2/

Learn how to convert a DataTable to a List<T> in C#. Explore manual, reflection-based, and LINQ methods for better performance, type safety, and cleaner code. Improve maintainability in modern C# a...

Boost Your C# Code: Why Any() is Faster Than Count() > 0 for Performance

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/boost-your-c-code-why-any-is-faster-than-count-0-for-performance-bd10e5275137

Discover the performance differences between Any(), Count() > 0, and Length/Count in C# through real-world benchmarks. Continue reading on .Net Programming »

Akka.NET is the Best Choice for Reactive Systems in C# .NET 9

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/akka-net-is-the-best-choice-for-reactive-systems-in-c-sharp-net-9/

Build responsive and resilient applications using Akka.NET in .NET 9. Leverage the actor model to create scalable, fault-tolerant, message-driven systems with ease—ideal for real-time services, micros...

🎨 Abstract Factory Pattern in C# 14

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/abstract-factory-pattern-in-c-sharp-14/

In modern C# development, particularly within enterprise applications, it’s common to deal with families of related objects.

How to Set Excel Number Formats in C#

https://medium.com/@andrewwil/how-to-set-excel-number-formats-in-c-271ff84ab457

Learn how to set Excel number formats in C# using a free .NET library to enhances your data export capabilities significantly.

The Battle of C# Serializers: BinaryFormatter vs. MessagePack vs. Protobuf (with .NET 8 Benchmarks)

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/the-battle-of-c-serializers-binaryformatter-vs-messagepack-vs-protobuf-with-net-8-benchmarks-3fe2ba8944c0

Why BinaryFormatter Is Dead, and How MessagePack and Protobuf Took Over Serialisation in Modern .NET Apps Continue reading on .Net Programming »

Implementing TOTP (Time-Based One-Time Password) MFA in .NET Core

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/implementing-totp-time-based-one-time-password-mfa-in-net-core/

TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) is a secure two-factor authentication (2FA) method that generates temporary, single-use codes for user verification.

Type Casting in C#: What It Is and How It Works

https://medium.com/@fulton_shaun/type-casting-in-c-what-it-is-and-how-it-works-7a3e398a922a

Learn how to safely convert between data types — and avoid unexpected results.

EF Core WITH (NOLOCK) — SqlServer

https://ogulcanturan.medium.com/ef-core-with-nolock-sqlserver-d57debbac956

For simplicity, EF Core is very useful and straightforward to use. But when it comes to some DB-specific features, we often need to handle…

Say Goodbye to Crashing Microservices in ASP.NET Core

https://itnext.io/say-goodbye-to-crashing-microservices-in-asp-net-core-738bcf60f3b6

Prevent crashes and timeouts in ASP.NET Core microservices using Polly. Learn how to implement retry, circuit breaker, and fallback… Continue reading on ITNEXT »

How to Use Copilot Slash Commands in Visual Studio

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/how-to-use-copilot-slash-commands-in-visual-studio/

Discover how commands like /generate, /explain, and /tests can help you write code, fix errors, add documentation, and create unit tests more efficiently. Boost your productivity today.

Getting Started with GraphQL in .NET using Hot Chocolate — A Step-by-Step Guide

https://rahulsahay19.medium.com/getting-started-with-graphql-in-net-using-hot-chocolate-a-step-by-step-guide-390ba9300237

GraphQL is rapidly becoming the standard for building modern APIs. And if you’re working with .NET, the Hot Chocolate library makes it… Continue reading on Stackademic »

Five C# coding habits you must break

https://medium.com/dot-net-sql-learning/five-c-coding-habits-you-must-break-2ad4a075d145

As important as learning or using C#, it is equally important to develop good coding habits. But often we develop some bad habits — which… Continue reading on Dot Net, API & SQL Learning »

Use EF Core to easily save dates as UTC & show in local time

https://www.roundthecode.com/dotnet-tutorials/use-ef-core-easily-save-dates-utc-show-local-time

Learn how to create a ValueConverter in Entity Framework Core to save dates as UTC in the database & convert them back to your local time zone in ASP.NET Core. The page Use EF Core to easily save ...

Structured Logging in .NET

https://yisusvii.medium.com/structured-logging-in-net-3ebcffbbd54e

Welcome back! In Part 1, we explored the foundations of structured logging in .NET 8 Isolated applications. This guide was well received…

C# Brain Teasers

https://medium.com/pragmatic-programmers/c-brain-teasers-6ea89dabf991

by Steve Love Continue reading on The Pragmatic Programmers »

The Ultimate Guide: Choosing Between InterpolatedParser And Regex In C#

https://medium.com/@nagarajvela/the-ultimate-guide-choosing-between-interpolatedparser-and-regex-in-c-f038cf4d85b4

InterpolatedParser or Regex — choose wisely. Continue reading on Towards Dev »

Singleton Pattern in C# 14: A Deep Dive with a Real-World Example

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/singleton-pattern-in-c-sharp-14-a-deep-dive-with-a-real-world-example/

In software architecture, there are scenarios where only a single instance of a class should exist throughout the lifetime of an application.

FlowLite — a lightweight way to manage state in .NET without the pain

https://medium.com/@nselyutin/flowlite-a-lightweight-way-to-manage-state-in-net-without-the-pain-87ff6aa3fcd1

Build robust, testable, and fast state machines in minutes — no boilerplate, no headaches

Behind the scenes of the new field keyword in C# 14

https://mareks-082.medium.com/behind-the-scenes-of-the-new-field-keyword-in-c-14-cb792c0a4edc

C# 14’s new field keyword: a small change promising cleaner properties — or just a cosmetic tweak?

Launching My New Book: ASP.NET Core Full-Stack Development Projects!

https://medium.com/@alexandre.malavasi/launching-my-new-book-asp-net-core-full-stack-development-projects-93704aee4676

Hey devs! 👋

On .NET Live: Clean Architecture, Vertical Slices, and Modular Monoliths (Oh My!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBfmaVwXBP4

Building a Code Navigation Server with C# and .NET: An MCP Case Study with AICodeNavigator

https://medium.com/@shahriddhi717/building-a-code-navigation-server-with-c-and-net-an-mcp-case-study-with-aicodenavigator-883f059d938e

Modern software development relies heavily on powerful tooling for navigating complex codebases. As projects grow and encompass diverse…