Editor's note
I kept this issue intentionally mixed, because that’s what the daily feed does best. The MCP C# SDK update is the one to watch if you’re tracking where AI tooling is heading in .NET, and the SQL Server indexing piece is a practical performance read for people tuning real systems. There’s also solid grounding here with Redis, keyed services, and exception handling advice.
MCP C# SDK, Redis, JWT and SQL Server Performance
Jasen Fici
July 15, 2025
As Tuesday rolls around, it's time to pause and ponder over the magic of striping down complex code into elegant solutions—something GenX developers have mastered with the finesse of an experienced roadster navigating a scenic route. In this edition, we're tuning our engines to uncover the latest .NET innovations that promise to enhance and refine your coding journey. So, buckle up and explore our handpicked articles that are precisely engineered to inspire and invigorate your development projects.
Today's Articles
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Jasen's take on today's picks
MCP C# SDK: What’s New, What’s Next!
A timely look at the MCP C# SDK roadmap for anyone following AI integration work in .NET.
C# Excel Automation: Fill Templates with Dynamic Data and Export to PDF
A practical walkthrough for filling Excel templates and exporting to PDF without hand-editing files.
Hide Column Headers and Show Row Headers in C#
A UI-focused tip on swapping column headers for row headers in C# grids.
Run C# with a single file. Discover the power of “dotnet run app.cs” (English — Español)
A reminder that single-file execution can make quick C# experiments much easier.
Build MVPs 50% Faster with ASP.NET Zero
An ASP.NET Zero pitch, but still useful if you want a faster path to MVP scaffolding.
Implement Redis Cache in .Net-Performance Improvement
A straightforward Redis caching article aimed at improving application performance.
🍁Mastering SOLID Principles in Real-World .NET Projects
A real-world SOLID refresher that should help teams avoid overcomplicated design.
Use keyed services for multiple implementations of a service
Keyed services are a clean way to manage multiple implementations without custom factories.
.NET GC Isn’t the Problem — Your Code Might Be (Real Fixes Inside)
A blunt GC myth-busting piece that points the finger at code, not the runtime.
Cursor Addresses Pricing Confusion With Apology, Refunds, and New Transparency Measures
A lighter news item on Cursor’s pricing apology and refund response, more ecosystem than code.
.NET Myths Busted: Separating Fact from Fiction in 2025
Another myth-busting read, this time separating 2025 .NET facts from common folklore.
C# Gets Its Cool Back and It’s Coming for Your Stack
A spirited reminder that C# still has plenty of momentum and developer appeal.
LINQ in Practice: 5 Methods That Simplified My Code
A practical LINQ refresher with five methods that simplify everyday collection code.
Azure App Insights Is Eating Your Budget — Here’s a Smarter Way to Monitor
A useful take on trimming Azure App Insights cost without losing useful observability.
⚙️ ORMs in C#: Should You Marry the Magic or Just Date It?
An ORM discussion worth skimming if you’ve ever wrestled with abstraction versus control.
Top 10 .NET Performance Myths That Are Slowing You Down
Performance myths are a recurring theme here, and this one focuses on what actually slows apps down.
Why You Should Stop Catching All Exceptions in C#
A good case for not swallowing every exception, especially when failures matter.
How to Set a Proxy Using HttpClient in .NET With C#
A hands-on HttpClient proxy setup guide for networking scenarios that don’t fit the defaults.
The Fastest Way to Add JWT + Google Auth to Your ASP.NET Core API
Fastest here may be debatable, but the JWT plus Google auth walkthrough is very pragmatic.
Integrating GSCP Prompting in a C# Application: A Practical Guide
A prompt-integration article that bridges C# apps and generative workflows.
Integrating Automation Testing with CI/CD Pipelines
A CI/CD testing integration piece that fits teams trying to make automation stick.
Boost SQL Server Performance in .NET: The Hybrid Index Strategy (Part 3)
The SQL Server indexing article is the most immediately actionable performance read in the set.