EF Core performance, AI tools, and ASP.NET Core security
A varied .NET roundup covering EF Core troubleshooting, LINQ pitfalls, JWT and authorization, caching, health checks, and AI/data tooling.
Jasen's top three picks
- 1 Slow EF Core Queries? Here’s the Easiest Way to Find the Problem
medium.com
Good diagnostic advice for EF Core hotspots; worth reading before you start guessing.
- 2 Top 5 Google Tools for Gen-AI Developers
c-sharpcorner.com
A broad look at practical GenAI tooling beyond the usual hype.
- 3 The Future is Now: Predictive .NET with ML.NET
medium.com
ML.NET gets a welcome “what can I build now?” treatment.
Editor's note
I pulled together a pretty practical mix this time: performance tuning, security, and a bit of AI/data work. The EF Core pieces and the LINQ ToList() warning are especially useful if you’re chasing real-world latency or memory issues. I also like the JWT and authorization articles because they tackle mistakes teams still make in ASP.NET Core.
Today's articles
Slow EF Core Queries? Here’s the Easiest Way to Find the Problem
medium.com
https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/slow-ef-core-queries-heres-the-easiest-way-to-find-the-problem-14bd47d83479
Topics: EF Core Performance
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Top 5 Google Tools for Gen-AI Developers
c-sharpcorner.com
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/top-5-google-tools-for-genai-developers
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The Future is Now: Predictive .NET with ML.NET
medium.com
https://medium.com/@nagarajvela/the-future-is-now-predictive-net-with-ml-net-a1f488697237
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JWT Authentication in .NET
medium.com
https://medium.com/@pasanmanohara/jwt-authentication-in-net-ee691b8f7f2a
Topics: ASP.NET Core Authentication JWT
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Right way to use HttpClient for .NET developer
medium.com
https://medium.com/@pongsakorn_m/right-way-to-use-httpclient-for-net-developer-cb34165844f1
Topics: .NET Core Performance
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EF Core AsNoTracking Deep Dive: Real Performance Impacts on Query Speed, Memory, and SaaS…
medium.com
https://medium.com/@tolgayildiz91/ef-core-asnotracking-deep-dive-real-performance-impacts-on-query-speed-memory-and-saas-6f65a83f71e3
Topics: EF Core Performance
Read articleMastering Caching Strategies: Cache-Aside, Write-Through, Read-Through, and More!
c-sharpcorner.com
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/mastering-caching-strategies-cacheaside-writethrough-readthrough-and-more
Topics: Performance Redis
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What the Heck Is .NET? (And Why It’s Not Just a Microsoft Thing Anymore)
piyushdoorwar.medium.com
https://piyushdoorwar.medium.com/what-the-heck-is-net-and-why-its-not-just-a-microsoft-thing-anymore-14bd3be005e0
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.NET Data Community Standup - Microsoft.Extensions.VectorData - Access Vector databases in AI apps
youtube.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB_jMqqfay8
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Hidden Performance Killer in C# LINQ Queries: ToList()
medium.com
https://medium.com/@tolgayildiz91/hidden-performance-killer-in-c-linq-queries-tolist-b27d8c5e4a6b
Topics: C# Performance
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C# Reflection and Metadata: A Deep Dive with Real-Life Examples
medium.com
https://medium.com/@joshiabhi777/c-reflection-and-metadata-a-deep-dive-with-real-life-examples-6053151853da
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HangFire Overview — Background Jobs in ASP.NET Core
medium.com
https://medium.com/@aamritbistaa/hangfire-overview-background-jobs-in-asp-net-core-bcc5418c8fa4
Topics: ASP.NET Core Kubernetes
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7 C# Libraries That’ll Make You a 10x Developer (That Nobody Tells You About)
medium.com
https://medium.com/@mohsho10/7-c-libraries-thatll-make-you-a-10x-developer-that-nobody-tells-you-about-9cc1b1041cfa
Topics: C# Performance
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The 1 Reckless EF Core Habit That Nearly Deleted My Client’s Data
medium.com
https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/the-1-reckless-ef-core-habit-that-nearly-deleted-my-clients-data-468a3e6951aa
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Top 10 Techniques To Make Solution of Lazy LINQ
medium.com
https://medium.com/@hasanmcse/top-10-techniques-to-make-solution-of-lazy-linq-f7882e7efb56
Topics: C# Performance
Read articleFixed Window vs. Sliding Window Rate Limiting in .NET
c-sharpcorner.com
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/fixed-window-vs-sliding-window-rate-limiting-in-net/
Topics: ASP.NET Core Performance
Read articleHealth Checks in .NET 8 Web API: A Comprehensive Guide
c-sharpcorner.com
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/health-checks-in-net-8-web-api-a-comprehensive-guide/
Topics: ASP.NET Core .NET 8
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Stop Using [Authorize] Wrong in ASP.NET Core – A Real-World Guide for Secure Authorization
medium.com
https://medium.com/@talhaawan78654321/stop-using-authorize-wrong-in-asp-net-core-a-real-world-guide-for-secure-authorization-b934904f34c9
Topics: ASP.NET Core Authorization Security
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Building a Simple Weather App with ASP.NET Core
medium.com
https://medium.com/@mksuresh044/building-a-simple-weather-app-with-asp-net-core-ac9514e28fd3
Topics: ASP.NET Core Web API
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The One Command That Saved Me 50 Hours of Debugging in .NET
medium.com
https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/the-one-command-that-saved-me-50-hours-of-debugging-in-net-3b76590c7978
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