Editor's note
I pulled a pretty mixed lineup this time, from language and design basics to API tooling and AI infrastructure. The C# features roundup and the Scalar/OpenAPI piece are especially useful together if you’re tracking where the platform is headed. I also liked the Cosmos DB Copilot article because it shows what agent-driven work looks like in a real Microsoft stack.
C# features, OpenAPI, and AI building blocks
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Missed these 12 new C# features?
A solid catch-up on C# 12 through 14 features, especially for developers who missed the quieter additions beyond the headline changes.
Why Scalar is Replacing Swagger in .NET 9 and 10
This explains why Scalar matters as .NET 9 leans into built-in OpenAPI, which is useful if you ship APIs often.
Accelerate Your Cosmos DB Infrastructure with GitHub Copilot CLI and Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit
Copilot CLI plus Cosmos DB Agent Kit is a practical look at agent-assisted infra work, not just AI demos.
Build a Responsive UI through Prompt Driven Development
Prompt-driven UI building gets explored from two angles here, including a comparison of VS Code workflow against Google Antigravity.
Hands On Comparison: Building a Dynamic Web App in VS Code and Google Antigravity with Prompts Only
The healthcare article is a good reminder that HL7 and FHIR development is as much about domain knowledge as code.
Engineering healthcare systems in C#/.NET using HL7 & FHIR and why domain knowledge is important
Abstract versus virtual is a classic topic, but it’s still worth revisiting when designing inheritance hierarchies.
A clear EF Core refresher on AsNoTracking() for reducing change tracking overhead and improving query performance.
What is AsNoTracking() in EF Core? Explained in the Easiest Way
The .NET AI essentials article is a useful map of the platform’s current AI building blocks and where Microsoft is focusing.
.NET AI Essentials - The Core Building Blocks Explained
Senior-developer mistakes is the kind of practical checklist that can still save you from async and IDisposable mistakes.
Common C# Mistakes Even Senior Developers Make
A broad grab bag this week, but the consistent thread is staying sharp on fundamentals while the platform keeps moving.







