Editor's note
I kept this issue deliberately mixed, which is usually where the most useful reading shows up. The new built-in validation story for Minimal APIs in .NET 10 is worth watching because it trims boilerplate in a common path, and the MAUI maps pin clustering post is a practical platform update with real app impact. I also liked the azd update change because removing package-manager friction is exactly the kind of small tooling improvement developers feel every day.
Minimal APIs, MAUI maps, and CQRS
Jasen Fici
April 23, 2026
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Stop juggling package managers—just run `azd update`
A small but meaningful azd quality-of-life fix that removes install-method trivia from routine CLI updates.
Source Generator-Based CQRS Library in C#: A Review of the Mevora Library
Interesting if you follow CQRS tooling, especially the tradeoffs of pushing patterns into source generators.
Import and Export Word Documents in .NET MAUI Rich Text Editor with DocIO
Useful MAUI integration content for teams that need reliable Word import and export in mobile or desktop apps.
Minimal API Validation in .NET 10 Built-In Support with Data Annotations
This is one to track as .NET 10 firms up, since built-in validation can simplify Minimal API endpoints considerably.
Context Is Everything: Getting the Most from GitHub Copilot with Joydip Kanjilal
Copilot advice is most valuable when it focuses on context, because prompt quality still drives output quality.
Stop Handing Over Your Entire Wallet: DTOs in .NET Explained
A straightforward DTO refresher that remains relevant whenever API boundaries start leaking domain models.
Difference Between Record and Class in C# with Examples?
Good beginner-to-intermediate coverage of records versus classes, with the usual equality and mutability distinctions.
Abstractions That Heal, Abstractions That Harm
A thoughtful design piece on when abstractions clarify systems and when they merely hide complexity.
How to Enable Swagger in .NET 10 (Step-by-Step Guide + Video)
Swagger setup guides are never glamorous, but they stay practical for anyone standing up or updating APIs.
Microsoft calls time on ASP.NET Core 2.3 on .NET Framework
Worth noting for maintenance planning if you still have legacy ASP.NET Core footprints tied to .NET Framework.
Do You Still Need the Repository Pattern in Modern .NET?
The repository pattern debate never ends, but this is a fair question in an EF Core-heavy world.
Why Your Business Needs ASP.NET Developers for Digital Transformation
More business-facing than technical, so likely less useful unless you care about hiring and positioning discussions.
Difference Between readonly and const in C# with Examples?
A basic but evergreen C# distinction, especially for developers still solidifying language fundamentals.
Pin Clustering in .NET MAUI Maps
This is the kind of MAUI feature post I like: concrete, visual, and directly applicable to map-heavy apps.