C# features, safety, and perf

Stop Using FirstOrDefault for Claims in .NET

https://itnext.io/stop-using-firstordefault-for-claims-in-net-71add18db5a2

Say goodbye to magic strings and hello to testable, discoverable identity access in ASP.NET. Continue reading on ITNEXT »

Don’t Let Blob Sync Break Your .NET App — Try This Instead

https://itnext.io/dont-let-blob-sync-break-your-net-app-try-this-instead-79d6fd5ef6f9

Replace FTP and network drives with Azure Blob Storage in your .NET projects. Learn how to implement secure, scalable, and event-driven… Continue reading on ITNEXT »

Build AI-Powered Web APIs in .NET with Copilot and VS Code

https://medium.com/@hasanmcse/build-ai-powered-web-apis-in-net-with-copilot-and-vs-code-bfef6adfd3d3

Build AI-powered web APIs using .NET, GitHub Copilot, and VS Code. This guide helps software engineers streamline development with real…

C# Data Science With C# 14 Features (Comprehensive Guide)

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/c-sharp-data-science-with-c-sharp-14-features-comprehensive-guide/

C# 14, with features like ML.NET, Microsoft.Data.Analysis, and Azure integration, is now a powerful tool for data science, offering secure, high-performance solutions for machine learning, data analyt...

StringComparison.InvariantCulture is not always invariant

https://www.meziantou.net/stringcomparison-invariantculture-is-not-always-invariant.htm

CultureInfo.InvariantCulture is not invariant for all operations. It is a special culture that is used for formatting and parsing operations that do not depend on any specific culture. For instance, t...

The ‘using’ Statement in C# Just Got Smarter — Are You Using It?

https://medium.com/dot-net-sql-learning/the-using-statement-in-c-just-got-smarter-are-you-using-it-1afb0c6a8879

As C# developers, we often use the using statement, but did you know that the using statement has become more powerful and smarter since… Continue reading on Dot Net, API & SQL Learning »

Why does Single() throw an exception in LINQ?

https://medium.com/@info.codenargs/why-does-single-throw-an-exception-in-linq-f0c5787db107

The Single() method in LINQ throws an exception when the sequence it is applied to does not contain exactly one element. Specifically:

Hackers Love This .NET Mistake — Don’t Fall for It!

https://medium.com/write-a-catalyst/hackers-love-this-net-mistake-dont-fall-for-it-31110144fda5

As .NET developers, we often make mistakes that open the door to hackers. You may be building a great feature, but one small mistake… Continue reading on Write A Catalyst »

How do I track a database in source control?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzqpf0Nq06o

C# 14 – Exploring extension members

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/csharp-exploring-extension-members/

C# 14 introduces extension members. See how the `extension` syntax offers flexibility for extension authors and continuity for developers using extensions The post C# 14 – Exploring extension members...

When Old .NET Habits Save New SQLite Code

https://medium.com/@rbrooks33/when-old-net-habits-save-new-sqlite-code-33d952d62a4a

The other day, I ran into a gnarly SQLite error:

C# 10 File-Scoped Namespace: New Generation Namespace Usage

https://medium.com/womenintechnology/c-10-file-scoped-namespace-new-generation-namespace-usage-0eaa96132079

Hello there, C# is constantly improving itself with each new version, which creates a more productive working environment for… Continue reading on Women in Technology »

Boost Your .NET Projects: Enhancing .NET Logging with LoggingHelper in Spargine

https://dotnettips.wordpress.com/2025/05/07/boost-your-net-projects-enhancing-net-logging-with-logginghelper-in-spargine/

Enhance your .NET logging with LoggingHelper from Spargine! This powerful utility streamlines application and system logging while capturing and handling exceptions across assemblies, including domain...

Build & Deploy Azure Function Using C# and Integration with Azure SQL

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/build-deploy-azure-function-using-c-sharp-and-integration-with-azure-sql/

This article walks you through creating the function, connecting to SQL, and deploying it to Azure perfect for developers looking to build serverless apps with database support.

SOLID Principles in C# — In-Depth Guide with Real World Examples

https://medium.com/@hpultimatemedia/solid-principles-in-c-in-depth-guide-with-real-world-examples-7017f3dc7a29

🧩 What is SOLID?

10 Costly Mistakes Developers Make When Using GC.Collect() in C#

https://medium.com/@ashokreddy343/10-costly-mistakes-developers-make-when-using-gc-collect-in-c-5a746c79ab06

Introduction

What are you most excited about in .NET right now?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPIJ2lKhBKI

YASA - Yet another S.O.L.I.D. article

https://medium.com/@markjackmilian/yasa-yet-another-s-o-l-i-d-article-e937f73c2dc9

Understanding SOLID Principles in .NET: Write Better, Scalable, and Maintainable Code

Async/Await in C#: How to Avoid the Hidden Performance Pitfalls

https://medium.com/@mohsho10/async-await-in-c-how-to-avoid-the-hidden-performance-pitfalls-4641f5eb4c12?source=rss------csharp-5

Most C# developers use async/await because it’s easy. It looks like synchronous code, feels safe, and works well — until you hit…