Editor's note
I pulled together a pretty mixed issue this time, from session storage and EF Core architecture choices to MAUI pin clustering and Visual Studio Code 1.112. The API keys article stands out for its practical security patterns, and the latency piece is a useful reminder that performance work still matters in everyday backend systems.
ASP.NET Core patterns, security, MAUI
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Jasen's take on today's picks
️ Custom Session Store for Complex Objects in ASP.NET Core
Shows one way to persist complex session objects without fighting the default ASP.NET Core session APIs.
A quick IoT-flavored .NET Concepts piece that reads more like a primer than a deep dive.
When NOT to use the repository pattern in EF Core
A useful reminder that the repository pattern is not always the right abstraction in EF Core.
Is Your .NET Architecture a Mess?
Challenges overengineered structures and argues for simpler, more maintainable .NET architecture.
Modernizing .NET for AI-ready apps
Frames modernization as preparation for AI-ready applications, not just runtime upkeep.
OrionGuard: The Guard Clause Library .NET Developers Have Been Waiting For
Introduces a guard clause library aimed at cutting repetitive validation code.
Securing ASP.NET Core APIs with API Keys
Walks through practical API key protection patterns for ASP.NET Core APIs.
Azure Skills Plugin - Let's Get Started!
Covers getting started with the Azure Skills Plugin and what the setup flow looks like.
Rewriting My Backend Identity Part 2) Roadmap to Become a .NET Developer
Shares a personal roadmap-style perspective on becoming a .NET developer after moving from Node.js.
How to Reduce Latency in High-Performance Backend Systems?
Offers latency reduction tactics for high-performance backends, with caching and async work front and center.
Pin Clustering in .NET MAUI Maps
Highlights MAUI Map pin clustering, which should help app UX when maps get crowded.
How to C#: Add Configuration to your .NET 8 Web API Application
Shows adding custom configuration to a .NET 8 Web API project.
Summarizes Visual Studio Code 1.112 and the editor changes worth knowing.









