Part of: ASP.NET Core: a working guide for .NET developers, C#: a working guide for .NET developers, EF Core: a working guide for .NET developers, Performance: a working guide for .NET developers
Editor's note
I kept this issue deliberately mixed, which is usually where the most useful reading shows up. The middleware deep dive stood out because understanding the pipeline pays off across every ASP.NET Core app, and the .slnx migration guide is timely with .NET 10 making that format the default. There’s also a practical EF Core cluster here, from query splitting strategy to blunt-force performance gains.
Middleware, EF Core, and .slnx
Jasen Fici
April 24, 2026
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Jasen's take on today's picks
Middleware in ASP.NET Core: What Actually Happens
A good pipeline explainer is always worth your time because middleware order and behavior still trip up plenty of experienced ASP.NET Core developers.
ASP.NET Core Minimal API ve REPR Pattern
REPR keeps Minimal API endpoints focused, and I like seeing structural patterns discussed beyond the usual controller-versus-endpoint framing.
Azure Cost Estimation: Navigate Database Pricing
The title says Azure database pricing while the blurb mentions Dapr, so verify the actual scope before you invest the full watch.
Algorithm walkthroughs like this are useful when they emphasize traversal choices clearly instead of just dropping a finished LeetCode answer.
Difference between Abstract Class and Interface in C#
This is foundational material, but newer developers still need a clean explanation of when contracts beat shared base behavior.
JWT + Refresh Token Authentication in React 18 + ASP.NET
JWT and refresh token flows remain common production territory, and practical end-to-end writeups usually help more than abstract auth theory.
Migrate from .sln to .slnx in .NET 10 — Complete Guide to the New Solution Format
This is one of the more timely pieces here since .NET 10 changing the default solution format will affect everyday tooling habits.
Smart Query Splitting in Entity Framework Core: SmartSplitQueryInterceptor
Query splitting is a real EF Core tradeoff, so an interceptor-based approach is interesting if it avoids blanket configuration choices.
.NET and .NET Framework April 2026 servicing releases updates
Servicing posts are not glamorous, but they are essential reading if you own production apps across modern .NET and .NET Framework.
Insane Performance Boost in EF Core using Entity Framework Extensions
I’m always cautious with “insane boost” headlines, but bulk operation tooling can absolutely deliver dramatic EF Core wins in the right workloads.