Editor's note
I picked a familiar mix this time: language fundamentals, performance work, cloud cost control, and developer tooling. The LOH and .NET 9 GC pieces are especially worth a read if you’re chasing production wins, while the Copilot mode article and VS Code video show where the workflow is headed.
C# performance and Azure savings
As we roll into Friday, the finish line of another bustling week in the .NET wilderness is in sight. Like a well-tuned classic car ready for a weekend cruise, today's newsletter is packed with insights to keep your development engine purring smoothly. Reflect on the triumphs and trials of the past days with articles that not only fuel your passion but also prepare your skillset for whatever next week throws your way. So, buckle up and let’s ensure your coding journey remains as thrilling as a Friday night premiere of the latest blockbuster.
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Jasen's take on today's picks
.NET Isn’t Just Back. It’s The Future.
A solid opener on where .NET feels headed, not just where it’s been.
Enums in C#: A Beginner’s Guide to Smarter, Safer Code
Good reminders that async isn’t always the answer and GC still matters in production.
You Thought Async Was Faster — These 5 Sync Fixes Prove Otherwise in .NET
The Copilot pieces are timely if you’re comparing chat, agent, and IDE-integrated workflows.
Even more Underrated .NET packages that will save you 100s of lines of code
Nice practical spread: enums, switches, SQL, Azure storage, and web app fundamentals.
















