Minimal APIs, EF Core 9 JSON and more
Issue #189 covers Minimal APIs, EF Core 9 JSON mapping, gRPC vs REST, Azure security, API tuning, and .NET 10 previews.
Jasen's top three picks
- 1 Why Developers Love .NET Minimal APIs
Medium
Minimal APIs keep winning because they reduce ceremony without giving up clarity, and this piece explains why developers keep adopting them.
- 2 Deep JSON Integration: New Capabilities in EF Core 9
Medium
EF Core 9’s JSON improvements are a practical reminder that relational models and document-shaped data can coexist cleanly.
- 3 How to cook a stateful workflow in .NET? Durable Task Framework, DTF, is your answer.
Medium
Durable Task Framework is the kind of stateful workflow tool you reach for when simple background jobs stop being enough.
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.
Today's articles
Why Developers Love .NET Minimal APIs
Medium
https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/why-developers-love-net-minimal-apis-dd2c0d7b3885
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Deep JSON Integration: New Capabilities in EF Core 9
Medium
https://gunesramazan.medium.com/deep-json-integration-new-capabilities-in-ef-core-9-a7e288983987
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How to cook a stateful workflow in .NET? Durable Task Framework, DTF, is your answer.
Medium
https://medium.com/@vikpoca/how-to-cook-a-stateful-workflow-in-net-durable-task-framework-dtf-is-your-answer-6fe2ac26fe4e
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System.Text.Json: The Ultimate Weapon for .NET JSON Battles
Medium
https://medium.com/@nagarajvela/system-text-json-the-ultimate-weapon-for-net-json-battles-0de69df406fb
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gRPC vs REST in .NET: Which Communication Model Should You Choose?
Medium
https://medium.com/@orbens/grpc-vs-rest-in-net-which-communication-model-should-you-choose-efeb03368ff8
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Azure AI Services Security Using Service Principal
LogCorner.com
https://logcorner.com/azure-ai-services-security-using-service-principal/
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20 High-Impact Ways to Turbocharge .NET API Performance
Medium
https://medium.com/@metoz.florian/20-high-impact-ways-to-turbocharge-net-api-performance-e39bb80dee1b
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Building the Future of Healthcare with C# 14 and .NET 9
C# Corner
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/building-the-future-of-healthcare-with-c-sharp-14-and-net-9/
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History of C#: versions, .NET, Unity, Blazor, and MAUI
Medium
https://unicorn-dev.medium.com/history-of-c-versions-net-unity-blazor-and-maui-2a9d5d185b97
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What is .NET Garbage Collection Why It’s Essential for Next-Generation .NET Application
Medium
https://medium.com/asp-dotnet/what-is-net-garbage-collection-why-its-essential-for-next-generation-net-application-7193628de8be
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Vector Support Public Preview in Azure SQL Database & Managed Instance | Data Exposed
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LisIYAnzv_8
Read articleUsing C# with Azure Blob Storage: Practical Examples with the Azure SDK for .NET
C# Corner
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/using-c-sharp-with-azure-blob-storage-practical-examples-with-the-azure-sdk-for-net/
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Mastering Event-Driven Architecture with C# and .NET
Medium
https://medium.com/@hashirkhanps/mastering-event-driven-architecture-with-c-and-net-4c71214a1c03
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Is C# Still Worth Learning In 2025? The Evolution Of C# And Its Role In Modern Development
Medium
https://medium.com/@yusufeminirki/is-c-still-worth-learning-in-2025-the-evolution-of-c-and-its-role-in-modern-development-8c813e46ad97
Read article.NET Conference 2025 by C# Corner | Day 2
C# Corner
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/net-conference-2025-by-c-sharp-corner-day-2/
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4 real-life examples of using reflection in C#
elmah.io Blog - .NET Technical tutorials/guides and new features
https://blog.elmah.io/4-real-life-examples-of-using-reflection-in-c/
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.NET Performance Tricks Every Dev Should Know (2025 Edition)
Medium
https://medium.com/@karthikns999/net-performance-tricks-every-dev-should-know-2025-edition-00cd342763ca
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How to integrate Azure Key Vault into your ASP.NET API Project
Medium
https://medium.com/@kagamimendoza/how-to-integrate-azure-key-vault-into-your-asp-net-api-project-43c3e6faacfc
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.NET 10’s Killer Features: 5 Upgrades You’ll Love Implementing
Medium
https://medium.com/@nagarajvela/net-10s-killer-features-5-upgrades-you-ll-love-implementing-c5a0c10076ab
Read articleBuilding a Secure SQL Injection Test Form Using ASP.NET and C#
C# Corner
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/building-a-secure-sql-injection-test-form-using-asp-net-and-c-sharp2
Read articleAdvanced C# Database Tricks for Power Users
C# Corner
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/advanced-c-sharp-database-tricks-for-power-users/
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Getting Started with JWT Authentication in .NET 8 APIs: A Beginner’s Guide
Medium
https://medium.com/@ashokreddy343/37c72c86b1ff
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.NET MAUI: Get Started| Build your first app
Medium
https://medium.com/@artillustration391/net-maui-get-started-build-your-first-app-3d5f1eb98cc3
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