Topics: AutoMapper Azure C# .NET 8 EF Core Performance Security System.Text.Json Visual Studio Web API
Editor's note
I kept this issue focused on useful, everyday topics rather than a single thread. The Key Vault references and DDoS protection pieces are especially handy if you’re tightening up API deployments, while the Visual Studio Endpoint Explorer write-up is a nice workflow booster.
Security, EF Core, and tooling notes
It’s Wednesday, and we’re sticking with the essentials. Today’s picks focus on practical insights and methods for reducing complexity in your workflows. Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the most powerful.
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