Editor's note
I put together a deliberately mixed issue this week: database work, serverless ops, testing, and a few architecture pieces. The EF Core intro and the Azure Functions timeout/observability articles stood out because they tackle real pain points with practical examples. I also liked the source-generator take on replacing AutoMapper, since it reflects a real production tradeoff rather than a theory-only discussion.
EF Core, Azure Functions, and .NET 10 highlights
As you shift gears into Friday mode, take a moment to reflect on the past week—a mix of debugging marathons, code triumphs, and probably at least one semi-serious conversation with your coffee mug. With the weekend pit stop in sight, fuel your developer spirit with today's curated collection of .NET wisdom. Expect a blend of seasoned insights and innovative trends, designed to recharge your development engine. Grab that last cup of java and get ready to power through with knowledge for the road ahead.
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Entity Framework Core Nedir? .NET Geliştiricisinin Veritabanı İle İmtihanını Bitiren Araç
A straightforward EF Core primer for readers who want the basics explained in plain language.
Azure Functions Timeouts and Auto-Scaling in Real-Time Healthcare Diagnostics
Azure Functions shows up twice here, once for scaling and once for observability—both are real-world serverless concerns.
How To Implement Validation With MediatR And FluentValidation | Clean Architecture, DDD, .NET
The MediatR + FluentValidation piece is a solid reminder that input rules belong close to the request pipeline.
Create AI videos with Sora-2 using .NET
The Sora-2 article is the most experimental item in the bunch and a fun look at .NET meeting generative video.
If you’ve ever fought DTO mapping overhead, the AutoMapper-to-source-generators story is worth reading.
The .NET 10 roundup is useful if you want a quick scan of what’s landing across the platform.
Why We Left AutoMapper for .NET Source Generators
The Dapper article is packed with copy-pasteable performance ideas for teams still writing a lot of SQL.














