Ever notice how Tuesdays are like the string functions of the week? They may seem simple, but dig deeper, and you’ll find layers of complexity and unexpected twists, much like this edition of our .NET newsletter. As seasoned developers know, insights often emerge from nuance—and today, we’ve meticulously selected articles that promise to refine your perspective and enhance your toolbox. So grab a coffee, channel your curious spirit, and see what intricate solutions await in today’s curation.
Today's Articles
| Understanding Middleware in ASP.NET Core | | https://medium.com/@softacom.com/understanding-middleware-in-asp-net-core-1f56fd85bdc1 Want to make your ASP.NET Core apps cleaner, smarter, and easier to maintain? | |  | | |
| A Quick Guide On SignalR in .Net Core | | https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/a-quick-guide-on-signalr-in-net-core/ SignalR in .NET Core enables real-time communication for web applications, allowing instant messaging, notifications, live dashboards, and more. It simplifies two-way communication between clients and... | |  | | |
| Secure .NET 8 Web APIs in 2025: JWT, CORS & Cookies | | https://medium.com/@karthikns999/secure-dotnet8-webapi-security-jwt-cors-cookies-2025-3688ba32cfb3 Learn how to secure your .NET 8 Web APIs in 2025 using JWT authentication, strict CORS policies, and secure cookies. Stay ahead with these… | |  | | |
| 10 Reasons Why Blazor Could Be the Future of Front-End for .NET Developers | | https://medium.com/@melikaadadashi/10-reasons-why-blazor-could-be-the-future-of-front-end-for-net-developers-c099001fb035 (And Where It Still Falls Short) | |  | | |
| “What If Your Database Writes Succeed — but Your Emails Never Leave?” | | https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/what-if-your-database-writes-succeed-but-your-emails-never-leave-dd844ce48781 The Transactional Outbox Pattern in Clean Architecture & .NET 8 (with EF Core + Quartz) | |  | | |
| Mastering Time Zone Comparison in C# 12 and .NET 8 with SQL Server | | https://medium.com/@ashokreddy343/mastering-time-zone-comparison-in-c-12-and-net-8-with-sql-server-2817c4e3110e Handling dates and time zones is one of the most deceptively complex parts of backend development. When your system serves users from… Continue reading on Stackademic » | |  | | |
| RAG vs Agentic RAG: Adding Stepwise Logic to AI Retrieval Systems | | https://malshikay.medium.com/rag-vs-agentic-rag-adding-stepwise-logic-to-ai-retrieval-systems-91b147f48c5b A Practical Guide to Agentic RAG with StepwisePlanner in C# | |  | | |
| 2025 .Net Backend Developer Roadmap | | https://medium.com/@iskenderatasoy/2025-net-backend-developer-roadmap-fcb23d2b3f25?source=rss------dotnet-5 “Good software, like wine, takes time.” | |  | | |
| New VS Code update: Ask chat about specific UI elements | | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntPHrL9cgB4 | |  | | |
| Stop Copy-Pasting EF Core Scaffold Commands — Automate It Like a Pro | | https://medium.com/@jonay.sosag/stop-copy-pasting-ef-core-scaffold-commands-automate-it-like-a-pro-4e6ac7159cab 🧠 | |  | | |
| Mastering the Interface Segregation Principle (ISP) in C# with Examples | | https://medium.com/@mishra.pankaj/mastering-the-interface-segregation-principle-isp-in-c-with-examples-b5d8d6e03e05 In the world of object-oriented design and SOLID principles, the Interface Segregation Principle (ISP) is often one of the most overlooked… | |  | | |
| C# Big Data Processing Using C# 14 Features | | https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/c-sharp-big-data-processing-using-c-sharp-14-features/ Explore how C# 14 empowers big data processing with its latest features like improved pattern matching, enhanced performance, and simplified syntax. | | | | |
| VS Code, Live — Straight from Microsoft Build! 🪐 | | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH-5LuvRFqA Get an inside look at what the team’s building, featuring live conversations with devs and creators. For the first time ever, VS Code, Live! | |  | | |
| The Evolution of .NET Software Architecture | | https://medium.com/@Adem_Korkmaz/the-evolution-of-net-software-architecture-a50e88495476 A Deep Dive into Scalability, Security, and Performance Continue reading on DevOps.dev » | |  | | |
| Observability with the Aspire Dashboard | | https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/observability-with-the-aspire-dashboard/ We will learn how to monitor service health, track dependencies, view logs, and visualize metrics in real-time all from a unified observability dashboard designed for modern distributed systems. | | | | |
| How to Build an AI App in .NET 8 Using the OpenAI API (2025) | | https://medium.com/@karthikns999/how-to-build-ai-app-dotnet8-openai-api-2025-c65c394a03ed Build your first AI-powered app using .NET 8 and the OpenAI API. Learn step-by-step how to integrate GPT into real-world .NET projects in… | |  | | |
| Why we built our startup in C# | | https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/why-we-built-our-startup-in-csharp/ Tracebit built their B2B SaaS security product using C#. The post Why we built our startup in C# appeared first on .NET Blog. | |  | | |
| Is .NET 9 Worth It for Experienced Engineers? Performance, Features, and Insights | | https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/is-net-9-worth-it-for-experienced-engineers-performance-features-and-insights-38d3c02ed796 After benchmark tests between .NET 6, 8, and 9, the results shocked me. Continue reading on .Net Programming » | |  | | |
| OpenAI Acquires AI Coding Assistant Windsurf for $3 Billion to Boost Developer Tools | | https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/news/openai-acquires-ai-coding-assistant-windsurf-for-3-billion-to-boost-developer-tools OpenAI is acquiring AI coding assistant Windsurf (formerly Codeium) for $3 billion to enhance its developer tools and coding features. | |  | | |
| Build a Well-Architected SaaS Solution | | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv5QPD8Hab0 In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, Thomas Maurer is joined by Sergio Navar and John Downs for a discussion on the application of the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework to building Softwar... | |  | | |
