ASP.NET Core, AI Workflows, and JWT Security
A varied .NET mix covering middleware and request pipelines, Semantic Kernel agents, ML.NET, GC awareness, streaming exports, and API security.
Jasen's top three picks
- 1 ML.NET — Machine Learning Without Leaving .NET
Medium
A useful entry point for developers who want predictive features without jumping out of the .NET stack.
- 2 Why Modern ASP.NET Core Web APIs Use JWT Instead of Sessions
Medium
A straightforward API security primer that explains why stateless tokens fit modern multi-client apps better than server sessions.
- 3 From Browser to Controller: Understanding the ASP.NET Core Request Pipeline using Airport Journey Analogy
C# Corner
Analogy-heavy, but often that’s exactly what helps request pipeline concepts stick.
Editor's note
I kept this one deliberately broad, which feels right for a milestone issue. The GC awareness piece stands out because performance discipline is timeless, and the required members tip is a sharp reminder that language features still have edge cases worth understanding. There’s also a solid run of ASP.NET Core pipeline and middleware articles alongside several practical AI workflow posts.
Today's articles
ML.NET — Machine Learning Without Leaving .NET
Medium
Most .NET developers I’ve spoken to hit the same wall. The project needs something predictive — maybe flagging bad input, maybe ranking…
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Why Modern ASP.NET Core Web APIs Use JWT Instead of Sessions
Medium
Modern applications are no longer limited to a single website. A business may have an Angular application, a mobile app, an admin…
Topics: ASP.NET Core JWT Security
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From Browser to Controller: Understanding the ASP.NET Core Request Pipeline using Airport Journey Analogy
C# Corner
This article breaks down the ASP.NET Core request lifecycle step by step with a real-world airport analogy, making complex concepts easy to understand and remember.
Topics: ASP.NET Core Web API
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Building Event-Driven AI Agents with Azure Service Bus and .NET
C# Corner
Build scalable, event-driven AI agents with Azure Service Bus and .NET. Automate workflows, process asynchronously, and enhance enterprise AI.
Topics: Azure OpenAI Service Bus
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Your Validation Attributes Are Hiding Business Logic
Medium
Where Data Annotations run out of road, and what replaces them.
Topics: Clean Architecture FluentValidation
Read articleBuilding AI Workflows with Semantic Kernel Process Framework in .NET
C# Corner
Build structured AI workflows in .NET with Semantic Kernel's Process Framework. Orchestrate AI, logic, tools, and human interaction for complex applications.
Topics: C# OpenAI Semantic Kernel
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Memory discipline and GC awareness in .NET
C# Digest
avoid frequent collection cycles causing latency spikes and wasted CPU time
Topics: .NET Core Performance Profiling
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Implementing Long-Term Memory for AI Agents with Semantic Kernel and PostgreSQL
C# Corner
Unlock AI's potential with long-term memory using Semantic Kernel & PostgreSQL. Build context-aware, personalized agents.
Topics: OpenAI PostgreSQL Semantic Kernel
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Middleware Pipeline in ASP.NET Core Explained (Simple + Interview-Friendly)
Medium
Introduction
Topics: ASP.NET Core Web API
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C# Tip: Use required members to prevent invalid object initialization (beware of SetsRequiredMembers attribute!)
Code4IT
Learn how to use required members in C# to enforce complete object initialization at compile time and avoid half-configured models. And beware of the SetsRequiredMembers attribute, which can be danger...
Topics: C#
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Beyond the Basics: 5 Switch Expression Patterns Every C# Developer Should Know
Medium
Think you’ve mastered switch expressions? These five patterns will help you write cleaner, safer, and more maintainable C# code. Continue reading on C# Snaps: Sharp Bites for Better Code »
Topics: C#
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Building Better ASP.NET Core Applications with Middleware
Medium
Imagine we are building a healthcare application, and every time a user (doctors, nurses, or recipients) sends a request to the server…
Topics: ASP.NET Core Web API
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Streaming Excel Exports in ASP.NET Core with IAsyncEnumerable
C# Corner
Stream Excel exports in ASP.NET Core using IAsyncEnumerable to avoid memory issues. Process large datasets efficiently without loading them entirely into memory.
Topics: ASP.NET Core Performance
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Building Production-Ready RAG Pipelines with Azure AI Search and .NET
C# Corner
Build production-ready RAG pipelines with Azure AI Search and .NET for accurate, context-aware AI responses using your own data.
Topics: ASP.NET Core Azure OpenAI
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Secure AI APIs in ASP.NET Core with Token-Based Authorization and Rate Limiting
C# Corner
Secure ASP.NET Core AI APIs with JWT, authorization policies, and rate limiting. Protect against abuse and manage costs effectively.
Topics: ASP.NET Core Authorization JWT
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Dependency Injection in .NET Explained Like You’re Building a Restaurant
Medium
One of the most important concepts in .NET — explained with a simple real-world analogy.
Topics: C# Solid Principles
Read articleBuilding a Console-Based Vehicle Rental Management System Using N-Layer Architecture in C# and EF Core
C# Corner
Learn C# data management with Entity Framework Core. Set up connections, manage entities, and implement data operations for your applications.
Topics: Clean Architecture C# EF Core
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