EF Core, security, AI, and tooling
This issue covers EF Core tuning, structured logging, ASP.NET Core auth, caching, async bugs, browser .NET, and AI prompts.
Jasen's top three picks
- 1 Build Next-Gen AI Apps with .NET and Azure
youtube.com
EF Core tuning kicks off the issue, and that’s a practical way to start a mixed lineup.
- 2 Structured Logging in .NET: Why You Should Avoid String Interpolation
mariemoalla.medium.com
Structured logging is one of those small habits that pays off fast in production debugging.
- 3 Running .NET in the browser without Blazor
andrewlock.net
Running .NET in the browser without Blazor is a nice reminder that the platform has more than one path to WebAssembly.
Editor's note
I pulled a broad mix today: performance, security, architecture, and tooling all show up side by side. The EF Core performance pieces and the OWASP-related security writeup are the kind of practical posts teams can apply immediately. I also liked the browser .NET article and the VS Code/GPT-5 item because they point at where the platform and developer workflow are heading.
Today's articles
Build Next-Gen AI Apps with .NET and Azure
youtube.com
10 Real-World Ways to Make Your EF Core Queries Faster
Topics: Azure EF Core Performance
Read articleStructured Logging in .NET: Why You Should Avoid String Interpolation
mariemoalla.medium.com
It’s easy to overlook how small differences in logging syntax can affect performance, log structure, and searchability.
Topics: .NET Core Performance Serilog
Read articleRunning .NET in the browser without Blazor
andrewlock.net
In this post I show how to run .NET in your browser without using Blazor, and instead rely on lower-level abstractions provided by [JSImport] and [JSExport]
Topics: Blazor .NET Core Native AOT
Read articleMinimal APIs in .NET: The Beginner-Friendly Gateway I Wish I Found Sooner
medium.com
When I first entered the .NET world, I was overwhelmed by the amount of boilerplate code I had to write just to display “Hello, World”…
Topics: ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs
Read articleC# and .NET: A Hands-On Guide to Repository + Unit of Work Pattern
medium.com
1) Why Repository? Why Unit of Work?
Topics: Domain-Driven Design Solid Principles Unit Testing
Read articleThe 2-Line Change That Made Our .NET App Pass the OWASP Top 10 Audit
medium.com
We didn’t rewrite endpoints. We didn’t refactor middleware. Just two lines and one vault check saved our .NET app from a major security… Continue reading on .Net Programming »
Topics: ASP.NET Core Azure Security
Read articleGet Started with Your .NET Projects in Minutes
medium.com
Forget About Boiler Plate
Topics: .NET Core Minimal APIs
Read article🔴 VS Code - Let it cook - Ep 12 - Beast mode is here!
youtube.com
GPT-5 Now Available in Visual Studio
Topics: GitHub Copilot OpenAI Visual Studio Code
Read article⚙️ When Threads Collide: A Real-World Dive into TaskScheduler and IAsyncEnumerable in C#
medium.com
“Everything was working fine until… it wasn’t.” That’s how most async bugs introduce themselves in production. Continue reading on CodeToDeploy »
Topics: C# .NET Core Performance
Read articleFrom No-Code MVP to Enterprise SaaS: A Founder’s Playbook
faciletechnolab.com
A step-by-step guide for founders to scale their no-code MVP into a robust enterprise SaaS product without losing momentum.
Topics: Azure .NET Core Minimal APIs
Read articleMastering EF Core: A Deep Dive into High-Performance Data Access for Modern .NET Developers
blog.yaseerarafat.com
Dive beyond CRUD with EF Core mastery. Debug, optimize, and architect like a pro in a vivid neon-lit future of data-driven development.
Topics: EF Core Performance SQL Server
Read articleThe One Configuration Mistake That Breaks .NET Apps at Scale
blog.devgenius.io
(And How We Can Actually Fix It) Continue reading on Dev Genius »
Read articleCan Non-Technical People Do Prompt Engineering?
c-sharpcorner.com
Prompt engineering isn’t just for coders. Learn how non-technical professionals can master prompt engineering for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to improve productivity and creativity.
Read articleAuthentication and Authorization in ASP.NET Core: A Comprehensive Guide 2025
medium.com
ASP.NET Core has come a long way in simplifying authentication and authorization. In 2025, with modern security demands, understanding…
Topics: ASP.NET Core Authentication Authorization
Read articleVS Code For Non-Developers
youtube.com
Chaining Prompts in C#: Sequential Reasoning with LangChain
Topics: OpenAI Visual Studio Code
Read articleCancelling Asynchronous Requests in a React & .NET Application
medium.com
And what to consider for UI/UX when applying asynchronous logic.
Topics: Blazor .NET Core Minimal APIs
Read articleSupercharge Your .NET 8 Applications with Smart Caching Strategies
medium.com
Performance is the silent hero of user experience. When your application responds instantly to user requests, users don’t notice — and… Continue reading on .Net Programming »
Topics: .NET 8 Performance Redis
Read articleEntity Framework Core Tip: When to use .Include() vs .Select()
c-sharpcorner.com
When querying in Entity Framework Core, both.Include() and .Select() can help shape your data — but they serve different purposes.
Topics: EF Core Performance SQL Server
Read article.NET 10: Fortifying the Future with Post-Quantum Cryptography and Enhanced Observability
medium.com
The landscape of digital security is constantly evolving, and with the advent of powerful quantum computers on the horizon, the need for…
Topics: .NET 10 OpenTelemetry Security
Read articleCleanArchitecture: Clean Architecture & Onion Architecture in .NET
medium.com
A concise, practical guide to Clean and Onion architectures and how my project “CleanArchitecture” helps .NET teams ship maintainable…
Topics: Clean Architecture Domain-Driven Design Solid Principles
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