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The .NET News Daily Issue #330

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Visual Studio 2026 is here: faster, smarter, and a hit with early adopters

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/visual-studio-2026-is-here-faster-smarter-and-a-hit-with-early-adopters/

Dear developers, We’re thrilled to announce that Visual Studio 2026 is now generally available! This is a moment we’ve built side by side with you. Your feedback has helped shape this release more tha...

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Fix build issues using GitHub Copilot after upgrading MSVC Build Tools

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/app-modernization-cpp-private-preview/

[cta-button text="Sign up for the Private Preview waitlist" url="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2S6NV3" color="btn-primary" align="center"] A few problems have...

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From “Magic Bots” to Measured Workflows: How .NET’s New Agent Framework Actually Delivers

https://ai.plainenglish.io/from-magic-bots-to-measured-workflows-how-nets-new-agent-framework-actually-delivers-f5ddd8bbf812

I still remember the day our support queue exploded because an “AI assistant” replied to the wrong ticket thread. The code looked elegant… Continue reading on Artificial Intelligence in Plain English ...

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What's New in ASP.NET Core

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgUZB_rhyX4

Join us to see how ASP.NET Core continues to be the best framework for building cloud-native web applications with .NET. .NET Aspire 13 — Simplified orchestration for cloud-native apps: https://aka.ms...

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Implementing the Outbox Pattern in ASP.NET Core for Reliable Message Delivery

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/implementing-the-outbox-pattern-in-asp-net-core-for-reliable-message-delivery/

Ensure reliable message delivery in ASP.NET Core with the Outbox Pattern. Learn how to implement it using EF Core and RabbitMQ/Kafka for robust microservices.

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Simplifying .NET with 'dotnet run file.cs'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjqePh3naKQ

Learn how this feature enables quick experimentation, simplifies scripting scenarios, and makes .NET more approachable for beginners and scripts. .NET is becoming more accessible than ever with new fe...

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A first look at the all‑new UX in Visual Studio 2026

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/a-first-look-at-the-all‑new-ux-in-visual-studio-2026/

Visual Studio 2026 introduces a refreshed user experience, thoughtfully crafted for clarity, accessibility, and a clean interface that feels right at home on Windows. This update is the result of exte...

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Building Once, Deploying Everywhere: C# Cross-Platform with .NET MAUI and the Competition

https://systemweakness.com/building-once-deploying-everywhere-c-cross-platform-with-net-maui-and-the-competition-9f7dfa733cc5

Note from the Author: I’m delighted to share this article, which serves as a powerful follow-up to my 2023 piece, “The future of… Continue reading on System Weakness »

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Stop Blaming Copilot — Start Coding for the Age of AI

https://medium.com/@mohsho10/stop-blaming-copilot-start-coding-for-the-age-of-ai-2a0c155da00b

(Why Copilot, Gemini, and Codeium keep giving you wrong code — and what you can do about it)

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Build a Task Question Assignment Feature in ASP.NET Core (Step-by-Step)

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/tasks-assigned-to-users-stored-and-shown-in-an-asp-net-core-app/

Build a task assignment feature in ASP.NET Core! Learn to store, fetch, and display assigned questions using EF Core. Includes filtering and status updates.

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Token Authentication in ASP.NET Core 9 With JWT | Clean Architecture [NET 9]

https://medium.com/@mariammaurice/token-authentication-in-asp-net-core-9-with-jwt-clean-architecture-net-9-ae2729b1aa5b

Part 1 — The Foundation, Identity Modeling, and JWT Theory (Deep & Practical)

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9 Counter-Intuitive Ways “Incomplete” DDD Aggregates Make Your App Faster (Without Breaking the…

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/9-counter-intuitive-ways-incomplete-ddd-aggregates-make-your-app-faster-without-breaking-the-9dc08efe74df

If you want the full source code, join our community: Here

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The Magic of Extension Methods in C#: Write Cleaner, Flexible Code

https://medium.com/@sweetondonie/the-magic-of-extension-methods-in-c-write-cleaner-flexible-code-9792f9d8e3f1

If you’ve ever found yourself writing “helper functions” in C# — like UserHelper.IsValid(user) or DateUtils.ToReadableTime()—you've…

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Old API, New Tricks: Add MCP to Existing .NET REST Endpoints

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-ntHsFriuI

In this session, we’ll explore how to breathe new life into your existing ASP.NET Web API endpoints built with ASP.NET CORE by adding Model Creation Protocol (MCP) capabilities to them. .NET 10 — The ...

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Real-World .NET Profiling with Visual Studio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjDRYqtRkWA

.NET Aspire 13 — Simplified orchestration for cloud-native apps: https://aka.ms/aspire13/announcement In this session, you’ll learn how to use the Visual Studio Profiler to run CPU and .NET Allocatio...

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Task vs ValueTask in C#

https://medium.com/@adrianbailador/task-vs-valuetask-in-c-b71a488b01b6

Asynchronous programming is a core part of modern .NET applications. But when it comes to performance-sensitive code, developers often…

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Understanding Mutability in Data Types

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/understanding-mutability-in-data-types

Unlock the secrets of mutability in C#! Learn the key differences between mutable and immutable data types, their impact on performance, and best use cases. Master C# data types!

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What's New in .NET MAUI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kz3XWCVij0

Whether you're building mobile apps, desktop applications, or both, see why .NET MAUI is the future of cross-platform development. .NET MAUI continues to evolve as the premier framework for building n...

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Multi-Theme and Brand Customization Strategies in Enterprise UIs | Angular + ASP.NET Core Integration Guide

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/multi-theme-and-brand-customization-strategies-in-enterprise-uis-angular-asp/

Implement multi-theme & brand customization in enterprise Angular UIs with ASP.NET Core. Dynamic themes, accessibility, & efficient branding explained.

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‍♂️ Modernizing .NET — Part 2: HttpContext and the Dark Magic of Migration

https://medium.com/@michael.kopt/️-modernizing-net-part-2-httpcontext-and-the-dark-magic-of-migration-621b0ce7586c

How I revived HttpContext.Current in .NET 8 to support legacy ASP.NET Framework code — without rewriting thousands of endpoints.

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Aspire 13 - Aspireify anything

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/aspire/aspire13/

Major release, major features Aspire 13 is here and it's - you guessed it - the biggest release yet. We are so excited to share the next major iteration of Aspire with you all, because it's packed wit...

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C#: Demystifying Value Types, Reference Types, and the Null That Haunts Your Dreams

https://medium.com/@rohan5210work/c-demystifying-value-types-reference-types-and-the-null-that-haunts-your-dreams-46bba753a4d3?source=rss------csharp-5

Have you ever changed one variable in your C# code only to discover another variable — one you haven’t touched — changed out of pure spite…

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New dotnet test Experience with Microsoft.Testing.Platform

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWi_bvQc4fc

.NET Aspire 13 — Simplified orchestration for cloud-native apps: https://aka.ms/aspire13/announcement Learn how the new platform works with popular testing frameworks like MSTest, NUnit, and xUnit.

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Announcing .NET 10

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-dotnet-10/

Announcing the release of .NET 10, the most productive, modern, secure, intelligent, and performant release of .NET yet. With updates across ASP.NET Core, C# 14, .NET MAUI, Aspire, and so much more. ...

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