Editor's note
I kept this issue intentionally mixed: some practical fundamentals, some platform news, and a few deeper dives. The .NET 10 UnsafeAccessorType piece and the Visual Studio AI roadmap are especially worth a look because they hint at where the platform and tooling are heading. There’s also plenty here for developers who want reminders on ASP.NET Core, Azure delivery, and everyday C# patterns.
ASP.NET evolution, AI in VS, and .NET 10 preview
Jasen Fici
November 13, 2025
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Difference Between ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC & .NET Core
A quick tour of ASP.NET’s older and newer web stacks, useful if you’re comparing Web Forms, MVC, and Core for real projects.
Behind the Scenes of VS Code’s Planning Agent
A look at VS Code’s planning agent and Azure deployment tooling; helpful context for where agentic workflows are heading.
Remove duplicate elements from an array in C#
A straightforward C# refresher on deduping arrays, with enough code to be useful for juniors and anyone cleaning up data.
Benefits of Choosing ABP.io for Enterprise Software
ABP.io gets the enterprise-framework treatment here, focused on structure, security, and the tradeoffs of adopting a full application platform.
Easier reflection with [UnsafeAccessorType] in .NET 10: Exploring the .NET 10 preview - Part 9
Andrew Lock’s preview write-up shows how .NET 10 keeps pushing reflection into safer, more practical territory.
Microsoft’s .NET Conf reminder is more than event marketing; it points to the .NET 10 and Visual Studio 2026 momentum.
Program to Convert Decimal to Binary in C#
A beginner-friendly recursion exercise that’s mostly about learning the mechanics of binary conversion in C#.
Why It’s Not C-Hash and Is C-Sharp — An In-Depth Explanation
A short language-history piece, but it’s a nice reminder that C#’s name and identity still deserve explaining.
Another fundamentals article, this time covering logic puzzles and small algorithm drills that help sharpen everyday C# thinking.
Advanced .NET Core Concepts — DI, Middleware & Memory Leaks
A solid .NET Core refresher on DI, middleware, and memory leaks, which are still core topics for building reliable apps.
Blazor Forms for Beginners — A Simple Guide
Blazor newcomers get a gentle walkthrough of forms, validation basics, and the shape of component-driven UI.
Building an Extremely Fast Caching Repository Using the Decorator Pattern in ASP.NET Core 9.
This one stands out for combining the repository decorator pattern with caching, which is a practical performance win in ASP.NET Core 9.
Various Way To Displaying Backend Data in Frontend with Data Binding in ASP.NET
Data binding basics in ASP.NET remain relevant, especially for teams maintaining older UI patterns or learning the framework’s history.
How To Deploy Your .NET 9 Application to Azure Using GitHub Actions (Full CI/CD Pipeline Guide)
A useful DevOps guide for shipping .NET 9 to Azure with GitHub Actions, build-to-monitor in one pipeline.
10 Essential C# Fixes That Will Make You a Better Programmer
A grab bag of coding hygiene tips for C# developers who want cleaner, safer, and more maintainable code.
.NET Core Cheat Sheet (Middleware + DI Lifetimes)
Middleware and DI lifetimes are summarized in cheat-sheet form, making this a handy bookmark for day-to-day ASP.NET Core work.
From Spring Boot to .NET: The Struggle
A migration story from Spring Boot to .NET, which is often where the interesting lessons hide: habits, tooling, and ecosystem differences.
Performance & Observability in ASP.NET Core 2025 With Latest .NET Core Version
This performance and observability post brings together AOT, logging, metrics, and OpenTelemetry for modern ASP.NET Core apps.
Why I Skip Primary Constructors In C#
A personal argument against primary constructors; useful mainly because it forces you to think about readability versus brevity.
Roadmap for AI in Visual Studio (November)
The Visual Studio AI roadmap is the tooling story I’d watch closest, because it affects how developers will actually work every day.
Using JSON and XML Data Efficiently in SQL Server for APIs
SQL Server’s JSON and XML features are still underrated for API work, especially when you want fewer hops and simpler integration.
Recursive Fibonacci Function in C#
A recursive Fibonacci example that teaches the algorithm more than the business value, but beginners still need that muscle memory.
The History of C#: From Microsoft’s Bet to a Global Programming Powerhouse
A history-of-C# piece that’s worth skimming for perspective on how far the language and platform have come.