LINQ, Blazor, and VS 2026
This issue covers faster LINQ queries, Blazor updates in ASP.NET Core 10, Visual Studio 2026, OpenTelemetry tracing, Docker, and Azure DevOps.
Jasen's top three picks
- 1 Supercharging LINQ in C#: A Practical Guide to Cysharp ZLINQ
Medium
ZLinq is worth a look if you care about shaving allocations and understanding where LINQ abstractions cost you.
- 2 Blazor Enhancements in Asp.Net Core 10.0
C# Corner
ASP.NET Core 10 Blazor updates focus on startup, state, Hybrid, validation, QuickGrid, and security — a practical release summary.
- 3 Zero-Cost, Insurance Quote App in .NET 8 with Azure DevOps Zip Deploy
C# Corner
The Azure DevOps Zip Deploy walkthrough is refreshingly accessible for teams wanting CI/CD without expensive tooling.
Editor's note
I pulled together a deliberately mixed lineup this time, from performance and platform updates to tooling and architecture. The ZLinq piece and the Visual Studio 2026 preview stood out to me because both point to where day-to-day .NET work is getting faster. I also liked the OpenTelemetry tracing article for teams trying to make distributed systems easier to observe.
Today's articles
Supercharging LINQ in C#: A Practical Guide to Cysharp ZLINQ
Medium
How to replace standard LINQ with Cysharp ZLinq for faster, zero-allocation queries in C#, with examples, limitations, and best practices. Continue reading on .Net Programming »
Topics: C# .NET 9 Performance
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Blazor Enhancements in Asp.Net Core 10.0
C# Corner
Discover faster startup times, persistent component state, improved Blazor Hybrid integration, validation enhancements, QuickGrid updates, and robust security features. Learn how these advancements ma...
Topics: ASP.NET Core Blazor .NET 10
Read articleZero-Cost, Insurance Quote App in .NET 8 with Azure DevOps Zip Deploy
C# Corner
This article guides you through creating a CI/CD pipeline with Zip Deploy, automated health checks, and SQLite database persistence, all without paid tools. Learn modern DevOps practices accessible to...
Topics: Azure Azure DevOps .NET 8
Read articleNews: Visual Studio 2026
C# Corner
Get a sneak peek at Visual Studio 2026! The Insiders Edition boasts blazing-fast performance, deep AI integration with GitHub Copilot (adaptive paste, context menu actions, and intelligent search), a ...
Topics: GitHub Copilot Performance Visual Studio
Read articleHow to Automate Tasks in Azure Using Logic Apps with C#
C# Corner
Unlock the power of automation in Azure using Logic Apps and C#! This guide explores how to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve productivity by combining low-code Logic Apps with t...
Topics: Azure Azure Functions REST API
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End-To-End Traces with OpenTelemetry and .NET
blog.devgenius.io
In a previous post I showed how to ship metrics from .NET using OpenTelemetry. Continue reading on Dev Genius »
Topics: .NET Core OpenTelemetry
Read articleAzure IIS Setup: Installing a Free Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate
C# Corner
Secure your Azure-hosted IIS web applications with a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate! This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process, from prerequisites to verification, ensuring encr...
Read articleMastering Delegates in C#
C# Corner
This article goes beyond the basics, revealing how delegates enable flexible, extensible, and testable applications. Learn how they underpin events, LINQ, asynchronous programming, and design patterns...
Topics: C# Design Patterns
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Top C# Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should Be) for Better .NET Development
blog.devgenius.io
Let’s be honest: as developers, we’re creatures of habit. We find patterns that work, stick with them, and often resist change — even when… Continue reading on Dev Genius »
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Claude Sonnet 4.5 is here in VS Code!
YouTube
Azure SQL DB & OpenAI: Building Powerful RAG Applications | Data Exposed: MVP Edition
Topics: GitHub Copilot OpenAI Visual Studio Code
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Dear C# Developers, Just #@!&ing Learn JavaScript Already
itnext.io
I get it. I too have dipped my toes into the cesspool of JavaScript and recoiled in horror. Continue reading on ITNEXT »
Topics: C#
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I Built a C# WPF Password Manager, and GitHub Copilot Wrote 100% of the Code
Medium
As developers, we’re always looking for ways to boost productivity. I recently put GitHub Copilot to the ultimate test: building a fully…
Topics: GitHub Copilot Visual Studio WPF
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C# ASP.NET Developer Roadmap 2025 —
Medium
Your Path to Success Continue reading on AI Career Quest »
Topics: ASP.NET Core .NET Core
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Lazy Initialization in C#: Improve Performance with Lazy
Medium
A practical guide to lazy initialization in .NET: boost startup speed and resource efficiency with Lazy<T>.
Topics: C# Performance
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The Rise of AI in .NET: How Microsoft Is Turning C# into an AI-First Platform
Medium
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic add-on; it has become the core driver of modern software applications. Whether it’s… Continue reading on .Net Programming »
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Domain Validation With .NET | Clean Architecture, DDD, .NET 9
Medium
If you want the full source code, join our community: Here
Topics: Clean Architecture Domain-Driven Design .NET 9
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Dockerfile for a .NET 9 Web API Application
no dogma blog
Occasionally, I want to build and run a .NET application within a Docker container. I use VS Code on Linux, so I don’t have the easy option to add a Dockerfile that is in the full Visual Studio. And ...
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OOP in C#: A Beginner’s Guide to Thinking in Objects
Medium
When I first entered the IT world, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in C# was one of those terms that kept appearing everywhere. People…
Topics: C#
Read articleUnderstanding .NET Worker Services
C# Corner
Unlock the power of .NET Worker Services! This article explores how to build robust background processes for tasks like email dispatch, data processing, and queue management. Learn about the lifecycle...
Topics: .NET Core
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Custom CQRS Without the Mediator: Building a Clean, Extensible Pipeline
Medium
The recent announcement about MediatR adopting a commercial license model for larger companies has prompted many teams to re-evaluate its…
Topics: CQRS Design Patterns MediatR
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