Editor's note
I curated a mixed lineup this time, from a Kafka consumer slowed by over-mapping to a practical DDD refactor in C#. The observability piece and the Azure SQL embeddings post stood out because they translate architecture ideas into day-to-day decisions.
Kafka mapping, DDD, observability
Jasen Fici
May 12, 2025
Rise and shine, fellow code warriors—Monday's here, and it's time to transform your coffee into .NET brilliance! As you turbocharge your keyboards and fire up those dev environments, we've assembled a selection of articles that promise to elevate your week from the mundane to the magnificent. From the latest C# quirks to ASP.NET gems, let’s kick off the week with a blend of nostalgia and innovation, reminiscent of classic cars meeting cutting-edge technology. Buckle up; it's going to be an enlightening ride!
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Death by DTO: How Excessive Mapping Slowed Down Our Kafka Consumer
A nice reminder that mapping layers can become the bottleneck when a Kafka consumer is doing too much work.
How to Build, Publish, and Deploy a .NET + Angular App to IIS
A practical deployment walkthrough for getting a .NET and Angular app published and running on IIS.
Avoid the if-else Jungle: Use Switch Expressions Like a Pro
Switch expressions earn their keep here by replacing branchy code with something easier to read and maintain.
A compact look at duck typing in C# for readers who want to stretch the language a bit.
Create Your First React App in VS Code
A useful starter guide for React in VS Code, even if your main world is still .NET.
The Ultimate Guide to Structuring Scalable .NET Projects: From Startup to Enterprise
This enterprise-to-startup structure guide is worth skimming if your solution folders have become a mystery.
Implementing Observability in a .NET Applications: Logging, Tracing and Metrics.
Logging, tracing, and metrics come together here in a solid observability primer for real services.
Efficiently and Elegantly Modeling Embeddings in Azure SQL and SQL Server
Azure SQL embeddings is the kind of post that makes AI-adjacent database work feel practical, not theoretical.
C# Success Blueprint: Faster Execution, Secure Systems & Beautiful Code
A broader C# roundup that mixes performance, security, and code quality advice in one place.
From Anemic Models to Behavior-Driven Models: A Practical DDD Refactor in C#
This DDD refactor is the most concrete domain-modeling piece in the issue and shows behavior beating anemic entities.
The Hidden Power of init in C# — How to Make Your Objects Immutable, But Flexible
The init keyword gets a focused treatment here, especially for immutable objects that still need flexibility.
AutoMapper Nedir? .NET ile AutoMapper Kullanımı
AutoMapper coverage for readers who want a refresher on mapping basics in another language.
Top 10 Azure Services for New Developers (with C# Examples)
A beginner-friendly Azure services list with C# examples for developers who are still building cloud muscle.
Why is C# still not popular among startups?
A startup-leaning opinion piece on why C# has a harder time getting mindshare than it deserves.
VS Code Live - Query Databases in VS Code with Copilot Tools and DBCode
The VS Code live session is timely if you want database querying help alongside Copilot tooling.
CIO Playbook for Driving Success with Vibe Code
The vibe-code piece is more strategy than code, but it reflects how teams are experimenting with AI-assisted delivery.
Elevating pro-code developers with GitHub Copilot and AI in Power Platform
Copilot in Power Platform is a reminder that pro-code and low-code are merging faster than many teams expect.
.NET Is Awesome — That’s Why No One Uses It
A provocative take on .NET’s image that should spark debate, even if you don’t agree with the premise.
Can C# Beat Python in Simplicity? You Decide
A simple question with a good teaching angle: C# versus Python clarity depends on what you value most.
Ultimate Guide to Entity Framework Core in the HR Domain — Migrations, Seeding, Raw SQL &…
EF Core in an HR domain is a useful tour through migrations, seeding, and raw SQL with a real-ish business model.