The .NET News Daily Issue #157

Your Daily Dose of .NET Insights, Tools, and Trends

Today is a turbo-charged Thursday, where the drive for innovation meets the precision of a fine-tuned engine, much like your favorite classic car. Whether you're coasting on freshly implemented features or navigating the angular curves of bug fixes, we've assembled a collection of articles to reignite your .NET passion. Fasten your seatbelt—this isn't just a news update, it's a roadmap to enhancing your toolbox with the latest .NET insights and strategies. Shift into gear and prepare to accelerate your projects with the experiences of fellow trailblazers.

Today's Articles

Sleep Pattern Analysis using .NET MAUI Toolkit Range Column Chart

https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/sleep-patterns-with-net-maui-toolkit

This blog explains how to visualize sleep pattern using the Syncfusion .NET MAUI Toolkit with detailed code examples. Continue reading on Syncfusion »

What’s new in Microsoft Dev Box

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/develop-from-the-cloud/whats-new-in-microsoft-dev-box/

This post covers the latest features and enhancements in Microsoft Dev Box. These updates introduce advanced customization capabilities, improved security, performance optimizations, and better develo...

Mastering .NET Channels: The Secret to High-Performance Background Processing

https://medium.com/@ashokreddy343/mastering-net-channels-the-secret-to-high-performance-background-processing-94a2fb86a795

Introduction: Continue reading on Nerd For Tech »

Stop Slowing Down Your .NET Core App: Fix These Hidden Performance Traps

https://medium.com/@jeslurrahman/stop-slowing-down-your-net-core-app-fix-these-hidden-performance-traps-f1db205ccb08

.NET Core is known for its speed, scalability, and flexibility. However, even the best-performing applications can slow down due to…

Automapper V14 with Jimmy Bogard

http://www.dotnetrocks.com/default.aspx?ShowNum=1941

Seventeen years of Automapper! Carl and Richard talk to Jimmy Bogard about his latest version of Automapper - and the challenge of maintaining a long-lived and much-loved open-source library! Jimmy ta...

Classes vs. Structs in C#: Choosing the Right Tool for Optimal Performance

https://medium.com/@shamuddin/classes-vs-structs-in-c-choosing-the-right-tool-for-optimal-performance-4222afabeb4d

When diving into C# programming, you quickly encounter the debate: Classes vs.

The AI Singularity’s Potential Impacts on Technology and Society

https://www.csharp.com/article/the-ai-singularitys-potential-impacts-on-technology-and-society/

AI is evolving rapidly, impacting industries and daily life. As AI grows in complexity, it promises transformative change, reshaping economies, governance, and society. From healthcare to cybersecurit...

A Comprehensive Guide to Azure Storage for .NET Developers

https://www.csharp.com/article/a-comprehensive-guide-to-azure-storage-for-net-developers/

Azure Storage is a secure, scalable cloud storage solution for .NET developers. It includes Blob, Table, Queue, File, and Disk Storage for various data needs.

Boost your Coding Skills with these 11 C# Tips

https://codenp.com/boost-your-coding-skills-with-these-11-c-tips-57db093bfe3b

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Guard vs Validator in C#: Understanding the Right Tool for the Job

https://medium.com/@malarsharmila/guard-vs-validator-in-c-understanding-the-right-tool-for-the-job-248006155ff0

At first glance, they seem to serve the same purpose: making sure invalid data doesn’t make its way into our system. But the way they work… Continue reading on .Net Programming »

How to monitor .NET applications startup

https://chnasarre.medium.com/how-to-monitor-net-applications-startup-ff3721dc3faf

This episode explains how to monitor the startup of a .NET application and get insights about its lock and wait contentions duration

.NET Digest #6

https://unicorn-dev.medium.com/net-digest-6-558a6b585001

Welcome to the sixth edition of our .NET news and event digest! This issue is packed with updates, including the release of .NET 10…

Comparing Search Strategies in MongoDB for .NET Developers

https://medium.com/@kohzadi90/comparing-search-strategies-in-mongodb-for-net-developers-00b737e54ff4

When building .NET applications with MongoDB, search functionality is often a crucial requirement. MongoDB offers various search… Continue reading on Towards Dev »

Introducing the Third Set of Open-Source Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Controls

https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/third-set-open-source-maui-controls

Syncfusion® releases five new open-source .NET MAUI controls, including Accordion, Cards, and Popup, enhancing app development. Continue reading on Syncfusion »

Customize code reviews and test generation in VS Code with Custom Instructions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocfD3o22iac

New, Simpler Solution File Format

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/new-simpler-solution-file-format/

For years, you’ve worked with Visual Studio’s solution file (*.SLN) format, and while it’s a core part of your project organization, we know the experience hasn’t always been smooth. Whether you’ve be...

ASP.NET Community Standup - AI-powered Blazor web apps with the new .NET AI template

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cwSOyavdSI

Mastering Async/Await in .NET: Essential Tips, Performance Secrets, and Pro Patterns

https://medium.com/@Monem_Benjeddou/mastering-async-await-in-net-essential-tips-performance-secrets-and-pro-patterns-88752c65ae0f

Async/await transformed .NET development, but most developers only scratch the surface. Let’s dive deep into professional-grade patterns…