Editor's note
I curated a mixed lineup today rather than forcing a theme. The .NET 10 and C# 14 piece stands out for the release-level perspective, while the Azure Managed Redis article is a practical Web API reference you can use right away. I also liked the Marten query-model update and the Agent Framework approvals guide because they show where data and AI workflows are heading.
.NET 10 and C# 14 updates
Jasen Fici
January 30, 2026
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Jasen's take on today's picks
.NET 10 and C# 14: The Game Has Changed
A principal-engineer view of .NET 10 and C# 14 is a useful lens on what this release actually changes for teams.
Implementing Distributed Caching in Web API with Azure Managed Redis
A practical Redis caching walkthrough for Web APIs, especially if you’re already using Azure-managed infrastructure.
How I Built My First .NET Package (and Got 500+ Downloads)
A first-package success story is always encouraging, and the 500+ downloads prove small libraries can still find an audience.
Zeta: It’s Time to Rethink Validation in .NET
This validation rethink is worth a look if you’ve been relying on FluentValidation as the default for years.
Tracking .NET API Endpoints Easily and Faster with Aspire Dashboard
Aspire Dashboard is becoming a handy way to inspect API endpoints without overcomplicating local observability.
Supercharging GenAI Apps with PostgreSQL and Azure AI
PostgreSQL plus Azure AI is a strong combo here, especially with PGVector and VS Code extensions in the mix.
🚀React Native Windows v0.81 is here!!
The React Native Windows update is a reminder that cross-platform app work still lives and dies on startup and UI quality.
5 Most Confusing .NET Interview Questions – Explained for Beginners (With Simple Examples) (Part-1)
These interview questions are beginner-friendly, but the explanations cover the exact concepts that trip people up most.
Events in C# Explained with a Real-World Example
The events article is a clean refresher on publisher-subscriber patterns with a real-world example.
Human-In-The-Loop Approvals in Microsoft Agent Framework: A Practical Guide
Human-in-the-loop approvals make the Agent Framework feel more production-ready for AI systems with guardrails.
Easier Query Models with Marten
Marten’s query-model improvements are the kind of incremental release notes that can pay off in real applications.
Hands On: Testing Cursor, Windsurf and VS Code on Text-to-Website Generation
The text-to-website comparison is useful because it goes beyond demos and shows how tools behave when redesigning and extending pages.