Editor's note
I kept this issue deliberately mixed, from Minimal APIs and EF Core 9 JSON work to gRPC vs REST and Azure Key Vault security. The PostSharp 2025.1 release and the .NET 10 features piece are especially useful if you want to track where the platform is heading.
Minimal APIs, EF Core 9 JSON and more
Jasen Fici
May 05, 2025
Rise and shine, it's the start of another exciting week in the realm of .NET! Fueled by caffeine and an arsenal of code, Mondays are all about fresh starts and untapped potential—like opening a new IDE with limitless possibilities. As you journey through today's handpicked articles, think of each read as a turbo boost for your development engine. Get ready to accelerate your skills and engage with the tech landscape like the seasoned pro you are!
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Why Developers Love .NET Minimal APIs
Minimal APIs keep winning because they reduce ceremony without giving up clarity, and this piece explains why developers keep adopting them.
Deep JSON Integration: New Capabilities in EF Core 9
EF Core 9’s JSON improvements are a practical reminder that relational models and document-shaped data can coexist cleanly.
How to cook a stateful workflow in .NET? Durable Task Framework, DTF, is your answer.
Durable Task Framework is the kind of stateful workflow tool you reach for when simple background jobs stop being enough.
System.Text.Json: The Ultimate Weapon for .NET JSON Battles
System.Text.Json still matters because small serializer choices add up fast in real APIs and service boundaries.
gRPC vs REST in .NET: Which Communication Model Should You Choose?
The gRPC vs REST comparison is a solid refresher for choosing transport based on contracts, latency, and client fit.
Azure AI Services Security Using Service Principal
Azure AI Services security with a service principal is a timely reminder to lock down identities before wiring up AI features.
20 High-Impact Ways to Turbocharge .NET API Performance
The API performance roundup is packed with tactics that usually show measurable wins without requiring major rewrites.
Building the Future of Healthcare with C# 14 and .NET 9
The healthcare C# 14 and .NET 9 article is a good example of modern platform features being applied to a real domain.
PostSharp 2025.1 is worth a look if you care about cross-cutting concerns and cleaner code at scale.
History of C#: versions, .NET, Unity, Blazor, and MAUI
The C# history piece is a nice stroll through the language and ecosystem, especially if you’ve watched .NET evolve firsthand.
What is .NET Garbage Collection Why It’s Essential for Next-Generation .NET Application
Garbage collection still deserves attention because memory behavior is often the hidden tax on application reliability.
Vector Support Public Preview in Azure SQL Database & Managed Instance | Data Exposed
Azure SQL vector support stands out for teams exploring AI-friendly search and similarity features in a familiar database.
Using C# with Azure Blob Storage: Practical Examples with the Azure SDK for .NET
The Azure Blob Storage examples are practical and useful if you need straightforward cloud storage integration.
Mastering Event-Driven Architecture with C# and .NET
Event-driven architecture remains one of the most important patterns for systems that need loose coupling and resilience.
Is C# Still Worth Learning In 2025? The Evolution Of C# And Its Role In Modern Development
The C# learning-in-2025 debate is useful because it frames language longevity against the pace of platform change.
.NET Conference 2025 by C# Corner | Day 2
The .NET Conference day-two coverage is a handy catch-up if you want conference highlights without sitting through every session.
4 real-life examples of using reflection in C#
Reflection examples are valuable when you need runtime flexibility, but they also reinforce when to avoid overusing it.
.NET Performance Tricks Every Dev Should Know (2025 Edition)
The performance tricks article is the kind of checklist devs can keep nearby for quick wins in hot paths.
ASP.NET MVC still has a place in the archive, and it’s useful to remember how much the web stack has changed.
How to integrate Azure Key Vault into your ASP.NET API Project
Key Vault integration is foundational guidance for keeping secrets out of code and configuration files.
.NET 10’s Killer Features: 5 Upgrades You’ll Love Implementing
The .NET 10 features piece is a good early signal for what implementation work may pay off next year.
Building a Secure SQL Injection Test Form Using ASP.NET and C#
The SQL injection test form article is a straightforward security reminder that validation and safe patterns still matter.
Advanced C# Database Tricks for Power Users
Advanced database tricks are always worth skimming because data access bottlenecks show up in the most boring places.
Getting Started with JWT Authentication in .NET 8 APIs: A Beginner’s Guide
JWT auth in .NET 8 APIs is still one of the most common entry points for securing modern services.
.NET MAUI: Get Started| Build your first app
The MAUI starter piece is a friendly on-ramp for anyone building their first cross-platform app.