API security, async pitfalls, and EF Core tricks

# Implementing API Key Authentication with LSCoreAuthKey in .NET

https://medium.com/limitlesssoft/implementing-api-key-authentication-with-lscoreauthkey-in-net-8359137c6bc0

API security is a crucial aspect of modern development, and implementing API Key authentication is one effective way to protect your… Continue reading on LimitlessSoft »

How I Built a Random Password Generator in C#

https://medium.com/@fulton_shaun/how-i-built-a-random-password-generator-in-c-c94f99685a85

A beginner-friendly C# project that creates secure-looking passwords using simple logic and randomness.

5 Most Common Async/Await Mistakes in C#

https://medium.com/dot-net-sql-learning/5-most-common-async-await-mistakes-in-c-9e0bc57c4302

Asynchronous programming has become an essential aspect of modern .NET application development today. The async and await keywords help… Continue reading on Dot Net, API & SQL Learning »

C# .Net Pipes

https://medium.com/@alex-lazarenko/c-net-pipes-7d73855784bb

It’s interesting that throughout my 12 years of Full Stack software development in commercial projects, Pipes have never come into play…

Unlocking Hidden Performance in Microsoft .NET: Iterating Over IEnumerable with the Enumerator

https://dotnettips.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/unlocking-hidden-performance-in-microsoft-net-iterating-over-ienumerable-with-the-enumerator/

The article discusses the performance benefits of using an Enumerator to iterate over an IEnumerable collection, which can be faster than traditional foreach() or for() loops.

Search and Removal of Item from Local List in MAUI [GamesCatalog] 16

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/search-and-removal-of-an-item-from-the-local-list-in-maui-gamescatalog-16/

We aim to create a mobile app and its backend using C# and .NET. We will use the IGDB game review API: https://api-docs.igdb.com/#examples. With it, we can build a mobile game catalog app and store ou...

ASP.NET Core MVC Controller vs. minimal API vs. FastEndpoints — What’s the Best for Performance ?

https://medium.com/@denmaklucky/asp-net-core-mvc-controller-vs-minimal-api-vs-fastendpoints-whats-the-best-for-performance-cfee8a1809d7

At least, there are three different ways to build APIs — but which one is the best of the best?

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to C# Programming

https://medium.com/@orbens/the-complete-beginners-guide-to-c-programming-1b46106458e6

Introduction

Readable LINQ Over Nested One-Liners

https://medium.com/@KeivanDamirchi/readable-linq-over-nested-one-liners-961c2b8d3cdb

Readable LINQ wins in long-term maintainability. Shorter doesn’t always mean better.

Input Integrity in C# for Privacy-Safe LLM Systems

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/input-integrity-in-c-sharp-for-privacy-safe-llm-systems/

AlpineGate AI’s Principles for Zero-Exposure AI in Healthcare and Compliance-Critical Environments

We Broke Up with MediatR — and Found in .NET’s Hidden Gem

https://medium.com/@metoz.florian/we-broke-up-with-mediatr-and-found-in-nets-hidden-gem-a62e3bc64ffb

“When your favorite library changes its rules, do you adapt… or break free?”

Armchair Architects: API and Endpoint Security

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SNsdCgYXo0

In this episode, Uli, Eric, and David dive into the critical topic of API security and Endpoint, discussing importance of using secure protocols like HTTPS, and the need for robust authentication and ...

Simplifying CI/CD for .NET Docker Apps

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/simplifying-cicd-for-net-docker-apps/

Learn how to streamline CI/CD for .NET containerized apps with practical tips, clear steps, and real-world examples to overcome Docker build issues.

ASP.NET Community Standup - Building MCP Servers with ASP.NET Core

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_6iUhdHnhc

Advanced Database Programming with C# 14 and Microsoft SQL Server

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/advanced-database-programming-with-c-sharp-14-and-microsoft-sql-server/

As of C# 14, Microsoft continues to evolve the language to provide more expressive, safe, and performant coding patterns.

Class vs Record in .NET: What’s the Real Difference, and Why Should You Care?

https://medium.com/@arpan.rao/class-vs-record-in-net-whats-the-real-difference-and-why-should-you-care-ac64209121cc

When Microsoft introduced record types in C# 9.0, a lot of devs — including myself — paused for a second and asked: “Wait… aren’t these…

Abstract Factory Pattern for Notification Services in C# 14

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

Discover how to use the Abstract Factory Pattern in C# 14 to build a flexible, provider-agnostic notification system.

Interactive EF Core Migrations: Use Dependency Injection and Dapper for Complex Data Fixes

https://gor-grigoryan.medium.com/interactive-ef-core-migrations-use-dependency-injection-and-dapper-for-complex-data-fixes-39c15fc8116f

Tired of wrestling with static SQL in your EF Core migrations?

Don’t return Results or TypedResults in ASP.NET Core. Instead, do this

https://medium.com/@denmaklucky/dont-return-results-or-typedresults-in-asp-net-core-instead-do-this-b9f6f5598940

No more boilerplcate: clean result handling across all endpoints.

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

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

In real-world C# applications, especially when working with data layers or exporting data (e.g., to Excel, reports, or grids), you may often need to convert a generic list of objects (List<T>) to a...

Introduction to Azure Web App Service

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/introduction-to-azure-web-app-service/

Azure App Service is a fully managed PaaS for hosting web apps, APIs, and mobile backends. It supports .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, and more, offering autoscaling, security, CI/CD, and Docker support.