Editor's note
I pulled together a very mixed issue this time: Blazor debugging, architecture basics, low-level performance, and a few practical data and Azure pieces. The SIMD/AVX article and the duplicate POSTs write-up stood out to me because they get into real runtime and application behavior, not just surface-level tips.
Blazor debugging, architecture, and performance
Jasen Fici
July 21, 2025
Welcome to a Monday that kicks off like a high-performance engine, revving us into the week with a burst of .NET brilliance. Whether you're fuelled by coffee or code, we've supercharged today’s newsletter with insights that will make even the most seasoned developer feel like they’ve discovered digital NOS. Scroll down and hit the accelerator to discover this week’s expertly crafted articles.
Today's Articles
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jasen's take on today's picks
Blazor: Why Most State Managers Fail at Step-by-Step Debugging
A practical look at why state managers can make Blazor debugging harder, with a focus on stepping through real state changes.
A lightweight explainer of LLM SEO that’s useful if you’re thinking about how .NET content gets discovered by newer search tools.
ASP.NET Core Web API with Clean Architecture: A Practical Guide for Beginners | EN
A beginner-friendly ASP.NET Core Web API guide that walks through clean architecture without assuming too much upfront.
Boost Your .NET Projects: Effortlessly Randomize Collections with CollectionRandomizer in Spargine
A handy collection randomizer write-up for people who like small utility improvements that make everyday code cleaner.
Understanding Constructors in C# — From Basics to Best Practices
A solid refresher on constructors in C# with the kind of basics-and-best-practices framing that helps newer developers.
C# Tutorial: Export Excel Charts, Shapes, SmartArt and More to Images
A tutorial on exporting Excel charts and shapes to images, which is niche but genuinely useful for document-heavy workflows.
.NET Core Concepts (SIMD, AVX, Intrinsics)
A concept-heavy piece on SIMD, AVX, and intrinsics that’s worth reading if you care about squeezing more from the runtime.
Stop Using AutoMapper in Your .NET Projects — Unless You Like Debugging Nightmares
A strong opinion piece against AutoMapper that will resonate with developers who prefer explicit mappings and easier debugging.
Understanding Dependency Injection (DI) in .NET Core with Examples
A clear DI overview for .NET Core readers who want examples rather than abstract definitions.
When to Use Indexed Views, Temp Tables, or Columnstore Indexes in .NET
A database tuning article that compares indexed views, temp tables, and columnstore indexes for different workloads.
Task.WhenAll vs Parallel.ForEach — The 2025 Benchmark Showdown
A 2025 benchmark comparison of Task.WhenAll and Parallel.ForEach that’s useful if you’re deciding between async and parallel loops.
10 ASP.NET Performance Tips Every Developer Should Know
A concise ASP.NET performance roundup covering practical changes you can apply without redesigning your app.
C# 14 extension members; AKA extension everything: Exploring the .NET 10 preview - Part 3
A preview-focused look at C# 14 extension members in .NET 10, with enough detail to understand where the language is heading.
How .NET Runs Code in Parallel — And What That Really Means
An approachable explanation of how .NET runs code in parallel and what the runtime is actually doing behind the scenes.
Announcing Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric (Preview) with New Capabilities!
A Microsoft Cosmos DB announcement tied to Fabric preview features and new capabilities for cloud data users.
One Click, Three Orders? Not Anymore — .NET 10’s Hidden Weapon Against Duplicate POSTs
A .NET 10 article about preventing duplicate POSTs that’s especially relevant for real-world web forms and API endpoints.
A preview of the new dotnet cake.cs experience for build automation fans.
Rate Limiting with .NET Minimal APIs using AspNetCoreRateLimit
A rate-limiting walkthrough for minimal APIs using AspNetCoreRateLimit, handy if you need quick API protection.
Microsoft Unveils Azure Accelerate to Boost Cloud Adoption and AI Investments
A Microsoft Azure news item on Azure Accelerate that matters for teams watching cloud adoption and AI investment.
Stack, Heap ve Pointer: C#’ta Bellek Yönetiminin Temelleri
A Turkish-language memory management primer on stack, heap, and pointers that’s still valuable for C# developers.
Struggling With Bloated foreach Loops? Here’s How One Keyword Cleaned Mine Up
A readable foreach cleanup tip that shows how one keyword can make loops easier to scan and maintain.