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Rate Limiting in ASP.NET Core (.NET 10) - Complete Guide
Production-grade rate limiting in ASP.NET Core .NET 10. All 4 algorithms, partitioning, Redis backplane, OnRejected with Retry-After, multi-tenant tiers, and a real decision matrix.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET Framework
Read this issue →Building a Policy-Driven Distributed Concurrency Engine for AI Workloads in .NET
How Redis ZSET leases, Lua-based atomic admission, DAG step claiming, and policy-driven throttling make distributed AI execution safer…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, EF Core, Performance, Redis, Visual Studio
Read this issue →Getting the Client IP Address in ASP.NET Core
When I need to pick up the client IP Address in ASP.NET Core I always forget where to find the connection information. It's simple enough: HttpContext?.Connection?.RemoteIpAddress but I never reme...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Cosmos DB, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI
Read this issue →I built Surefire, a background job library for modern .NET
I just released a preview of Surefire, the distributed job scheduling library I’ve been working on for the past couple of months. Continue reading on batary »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authorization, Blazor, Clean Architecture, CQRS, C#, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →Reverse Engineering an API in .NET Core – Complete Practical Example
Master API reverse engineering in .NET Core! Learn to analyze undocumented APIs, recreate functionality, and integrate with systems using practical examples and tools.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Blazor, .NET Framework, GitHub Copilot, JWT, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →Modernizing .NET — Part 24: Modern Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana
Master application observability in .NET Core. Learn to implement OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana for professional monitoring.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot, OpenTelemetry, Performance, Redis
Read this issue →Why not have changes in API behavior depend on the SDK you link against?
Some time ago, I noted that the CoInitializeSecurity function demands an absolute security descriptor, even though many functions in Windows produce self-relat
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, Kubernetes, .NET MAUI, OpenAI
Read this issue →Propagating OpenTelemetry context in .NET
When building distributed systems, maintaining observability across process boundaries is crucial for understanding the flow of requests through your application. OpenTelemetry provides a standard way...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 8
Read this issue →Future of .NET Development and Why You Should Invest in .NET Talent
Technology moves fast, but some development frameworks continue to evolve with it-and .NET is one of them.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET MVC, EF Core, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, Performance
Read this issue →How to upload files in an ASP.NET Core Web API
Files are an integrated part of an application. From a social app to an ERP, some form of media exists in the ecosystem. .NET Core APIs provide built-in support for uploading and fetching documents. I...
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, CQRS, .NET 10, EF Core, MediatR
Read this issue →.NET 11 Preview 4 is now available!
Find out about the new features in .NET 11 Preview 4 across the .NET runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, .NET MAUI, C#, Entity Framework Core, and more! The post .NET 11 Preview 4 is now available...
Issue also covered: .NET 10, .NET Framework, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →Common Challenges Developers Face with .NET Services and How to Solve Them
The .NET ecosystem continues to power a wide range of modern applications, from enterprise systems to cloud-based platforms. Its…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, C#, .NET 8, EF Core, FluentValidation, Performance, Serilog
Read this issue →Dependency Injection in .NET: A Deep Dive into Design and Lifetimes.
When I first learned Dependency Injection (DI), it felt like just another concept to memorize. We know the basic usage pattern of…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Design Patterns, ML.NET, Performance, Security, Solid Principles, SQL Server
Read this issue →Serving Media from Azure Blob Storage in ASP.NET Core : Downloads, Streaming and Secure Tickets
Azure Blob Storage is one of those services that quietly underpins a huge number of production systems. It’s where your audio recordings…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Azure DevOps, C#, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →Setup CI Build Pipeline in Azure DevOps for ASP.NET Core Web API
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Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Azure DevOps, Clean Architecture, Cosmos DB, C#, .NET Framework
Read this issue →ASP.NET Core (Latest Microsoft Release)
This article explores the latest advancements in ASP.NET Core with the release of .NET 10, focusing on performance improvements, enhanced Minimal APIs, and Blazor updates. It provides practical code e...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Middleware in ASP.NET Core: What Actually Happens
I had been using middleware in ASP.NET Core without really understanding what it was doing.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, C#, .NET 10, .NET Framework, EF Core, JWT
Read this issue →Microsoft calls time on ASP.NET Core 2.3 on .NET Framework
Microsoft calls time on ASP.NET Core 2.3 on .NET Framework
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET Framework, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →How to Use HttpClientFactory in .NET Core to Avoid Socket Exhaustion
Learn how to use IHttpClientFactory in .NET Core to prevent socket exhaustion and improve performance. Discover named & typed clients, resilience with Polly, and best practices.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, C#, Docker, EF Core, OpenAI
Read this issue →Resilience in .NET — Polly v8 Retry, Circuit Breaker, and Timeout Patterns
Polly v8 rewrote the entire API and most tutorials are now outdated. Here is the complete production guide to the new ResiliencePipeline —…
Issue also covered: Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, EF Core, OpenAI, Performance, Semantic Kernel, SQL Server
Read this issue →Containerize an ASP.NET Core BFF and Angular frontend using Aspire
Using Damien Bowden's secure ASP.NET Core and Angular BFF template as a starting point, this post shows how to integrate Aspire to improve local development and prepare the application for containeriz...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, Docker, FluentValidation, GitHub Copilot, gRPC
Read this issue →Why NPOI Is Still the King of Legacy Excel Processing in .NET
While modern libraries move to .xlsx, NPOI remains the only free, reliable bridge to the world of .xls.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Benchmarking, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, Performance, Redis, System.Text.Json
Read this issue →10 Hidden Features in .NET Developers Are Sleeping On
Stop writing boilerplate code and discover the framework features that’ll make your colleagues ask “wait, .NET can do that?”
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Clean Architecture, CQRS, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Roslyn
Read this issue →Dependency Injection in .NET
Dependency Injection
Issue also covered: C#, Performance, PostgreSQL, Redis, Security
Read this issue →Agentic AI Architecture with .NET
Build scalable, autonomous AI systems using .NET — combining intelligent decision engines, persistent memory, and event-driven…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, EF Core, .NET MAUI, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →Unit of Work Pattern Explained Simply in .NET
When building applications that interact with a database, it is common to perform multiple operations as part of a single business process…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Dapper, Design Patterns, Redis
Read this issue →Stop Charging by the Hour: How I Used .NET to Increase My Freelance Income by 2x
Why clients don’t care about your time — and how solving performance problems can instantly boost your rate
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, OAuth, Performance, Source Generators, Visual Studio
Read this issue →Top Core Concepts Every Senior C#/.NET Developer Should Know in 2026
The .NET ecosystem has never moved faster. From minimal APIs and cloud-native architecture to AI integration and advanced concurrency —…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Benchmarking, Blazor, C#, Dapper, Design Patterns
Read this issue →.NET CLI Shebangs and Argument Parsing
I’ve been using the dotnet run app.cs CLI applications for a little while. Until now, I had no problem with arguments passed in, but today I added a -v option to my application to print out the versio...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, C#, EF Core, OpenAI, Security, Serilog
Read this issue →ASP.NET Core + JWT + OAuth 2.0 — Authentication Done Right in 2026
Most .NET auth tutorials show you what works in a demo. This one shows you what survives production — with token refresh, role-based…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10
Read this issue →.NET Core vs .NET Framework – Key Differences Explained
EF Core 10 Performance Mastery: 7 Real-World Techniques That Cut Latency 30–70% in Production (With…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, .NET Framework, EF Core, Kafka, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →Modernize .NET Anywhere with GitHub Copilot: Faster Upgrades with AI (With Practical Example)
Modernizing legacy .NET applications has traditionally been a complex and time-consuming process. From handling outdated dependencies to… Continue reading on GoPenAI »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Native AOT, Performance, Security
Read this issue →Fast .NET CLI Downloader
There are plenty of GUI download managers, but I wanted a simple one that I can call from the command line. With the newish dotnet run app.cs style, it became easier to do this. Here is the full sou...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Performance, PostgreSQL, Security
Read this issue →A Simple .NET CLI Web Server
Locally, I’ve been running some simple HTML, CSS, and JavaScript websites, as well as the static output of Hugo (my blog engine). When I wanted to serve these sites, I used to call python -m http.ser...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, AutoMapper, Azure, Benchmarking, C#, .NET 10, EF Core
Read this issue →MCP Server with .Net
With the release 1.0 of the official ModelContextProtocol .Net SDK, we are ready to make a MCP Server fully compliant with MCP specs and…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, .NET Framework, GitHub Actions, Performance, RabbitMQ, Security, Serilog
Read this issue →.NET Core Concepts (IoT)
.NET Concepts
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, EF Core, .NET MAUI, Performance, Security, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →Why Your .NET App Hangs: A Beginner’s Guide to ThreadPool Starvation
Unlock .NET app performance! Learn to diagnose & fix ThreadPool Starvation, a common issue causing hangs & slowdowns. Master async/await for optimal scaling.
Issue also covered: Benchmarking, C#, .NET 10, .NET 8, EF Core, OpenAI, Performance, Security
Read this issue →Clean and Scalable Entity Configuration in Entity Framework Core (With Real Project Example)
When building modern applications with ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core, many developers start by configuring their entities…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, EF Core, .NET MAUI, OpenAI, Security, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →How to Improve Performance in C# Applications
Boost C# app performance! Learn async/await, database optimization, caching, and more. Build faster, scalable, and reliable .NET software. Optimize now!
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, MediatR, Performance, Redis
Read this issue →From YAML Chaos to C# Clarity: Mattias Karlsson on Cake Build
Strategic Technology Consultation Services This episode of The Modern .NET Show is supported, in part, by RJJ Software's Strategic Technology Consultation Services. If you're an SME (Small to Medium ...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Minimal APIs, Performance, Security
Read this issue →Modernizing .NET — Part 14: Migrating from WebHost to WebApplication in ASP.NET Core
WebHost was common in early ASP.NET Core apps. This post shows how to migrate to the modern WebApplication model.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Dapper, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →Building High-Performance APIs with ASP.NET Core: A Practical Guide for Production
Modern applications live and die by API performance. Slow endpoints increase infrastructure costs, reduce scalability, and hurt user… Continue reading on Stackademic »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Dapper, .NET 10, EF Core, MediatR, Performance, Source Generators, SQL Server
Read this issue →.NET 11 Preview 2 is now available!
Find out about the new features in .NET 11 Preview 2 across the .NET runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, .NET MAUI, and more! The post .NET 11 Preview 2 is now available! appeared firs...
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure DevOps, Blazor, C#, Docker, .NET 10
Read this issue →Why async void Should Almost Never Be Used in .NET Core
Asynchronous programming is a core part of modern .NET applications. The async and await keywords make it easier to write non-blocking…
Issue also covered: Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, OpenAI, Source Generators, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →C# vs Java — Which Language Should You Choose in 2026?
Choosing between C# and Java in 2026 isn’t just about syntax or company loyalty — it’s about building software that lasts, scales, and…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, Minimal APIs, OpenAI
Read this issue →Understanding Assemblies in .NET: Concepts Every Developer Should Know
When working with .NET, terms like DLL, assembly, NuGet, and strong naming often get used interchangeably — sometimes incorrectly. Behind…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, EF Core, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →Why I Replaced Microsoft’s DI Container — And Never Looked Back
DryIoC delivers what the built-in container promises but can’t keep: speed, flexibility, and control over complex dependency graphs.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Design Patterns, EF Core, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →Every Note-Taking App Tries Too Hard. I Fixed It.
I’ve used a lot of note-taking apps. Apple Notes, Notion, Notability, a bunch of others. They all have the same problem: too many taps…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure Functions, Benchmarking, C#, .NET Framework, EF Core, Performance, Profiling
Read this issue →Reserved filenames on Windows (CON, PRN, AUX, NUL...)
Windows has a set of reserved filenames that cannot be used for files or folders. These names are reserved for legacy reasons, dating back to DOS. If you try to create a file or folder with one of the...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, C#, Security
Read this issue →The Sinking Ship: Protecting .NET Microservices with the Bulkhead Pattern
A practical guide to isolating resources and preventing cascading failures in distributed systems using Polly.
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, EF Core, ML.NET
Read this issue →Deadlocks Explained Without Diagrams
Nobody explains this clearly.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Design Patterns, EF Core, ML.NET, OpenAI, Performance, REST API
Read this issue →Why Parallel Code Often Runs Slower
You added parallelism.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, EF Core, Performance, Redis, Security, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →Plan Mode in Claude Code - Think Before You Build with AI
Master Plan Mode in Claude Code with a real ASP.NET Core walkthrough, decision matrix, Ctrl+G plan editing, and daily usage tips.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, C#, Docker, MediatR, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →Difference Between .NET Core and .NET Framework in 2026?
Explore the key differences between .NET Framework and modern .NET in 2026. Understand platform support, performance, architecture, and future roadmap for informed decisions.
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, C#, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Using Redis in ASP.NET Core
Boost your ASP.NET Core app's performance with Redis! Learn how to implement caching, reduce database load, and handle high traffic efficiently. Step-by-step guide included.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Clean Architecture, C#, Performance, Redis, Security
Read this issue →How LINQ Execution Actually Works: Power of Being Lazy
Have you ever written a beautifully complex LINQ query, stepped through it with your debugger, and noticed that your app didn’t actually…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, C#, GitHub Copilot, Minimal APIs, OpenAI, OpenTelemetry
Read this issue →How Do I Start Coding in C# and .NET? The Practical Guide for Beginners and Beyond
Ever wondered, “How do I start coding in C# and .NET?” You’re not alone. Every day, thousands of developers — from absolute beginners to…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, C#, .NET 10, JWT, .NET MAUI, Web API
Read this issue →Minimal C#/DotNet internal admin tools with Razor and Bootstrap
Part 1: Build tools for your team rather than run one-off queries Continue reading on CodeX »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, Performance, SQL Server
Read this issue →Why Enterprises Prefer .NET Development Services: Real Industry Insights & Benefits
In a digital-first world where performance, security, and scalability matter more than ever, enterprises are constantly evaluating the…
Issue also covered: Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, gRPC, Performance, REST API, Security
Read this issue →ASP.NET MVC vs ASP.NET Core MVC
Confused about ASP.NET MVC vs. ASP.NET Core MVC? This guide breaks down the key differences: platform support, performance, project structure, configuration, and more! Learn which is right for you.
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, .NET 8, .NET 9, EF Core, Performance
Read this issue →.NET and .NET Framework February 2026 servicing releases updates
A recap of the latest servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework for February 2026. The post .NET and .NET Framework February 2026 servicing releases updates appeared first on .NET Blog.
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, C#, .NET Framework, EF Core, GitHub
Read this issue →Async/Await Explained from First Principles
1. All programming languages start from the same philosophy All mainstream programming languages are built on the same foundational…
Issue also covered: Azure, Clean Architecture, CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 8, EF Core, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Things I Stopped Doing While Building Real-World .NET Software
When I started learning .NET, everything felt structured and reassuring.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, Minimal APIs, OpenAI, Security
Read this issue →.NET R&D Digest (January, 2026)
This issue includes bits of philosophy, AI, tools, software development, performance, diagnostics, security, architecture and of course .NET and .NET Internals.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Blazor, Cosmos DB, CQRS, Docker, .NET 10
Read this issue →Dotnet Tip: ToList() Vs ToHashSet()
Recently, I had an issue which was bringing down our application in Production. Everything worked fine in Nonproduction of course since…
Issue also covered: Azure, C#, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, Performance, Source Generators, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →Value vs Reference Types: Why My ASP.NET Core Code Behaved Unexpectedly
Have you ever been puzzled why changing a variable sometimes changes another one, but other times it doesn’t? Or why your program’s memory…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, EF Core, ML.NET
Read this issue →.NET 10 Linux Support: The Definitive Guide for Modern Developers
If you’re a .NET developer, you’ve probably heard the buzz around .NET 10 Linux support. But is it really ready for production workloads…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, C#, .NET 10, .NET 8, EF Core, OAuth
Read this issue →Code That Breathes: Async/Await and Cooperative Flow in ASP.NET Core
In modern software systems, the greatest cost is rarely computation—it is waiting. Applications spend significant time waiting for I/O operations, network responses, or database queries. This waiting,...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Cosmos DB, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, .NET MAUI, MediatR, OpenAI
Read this issue →Beyond the Rewrite: A Lead Developer’s Guide to Modernizing Legacy .NET & Angular System
Every developer eventually meets a legacy system that has quietly powered the business for years, reliable for customers, painful for…
Issue also covered: Azure, Benchmarking, Clean Architecture, Cosmos DB, C#, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, ML.NET
Read this issue →Modern Logging in .NET with Serilog
Implement structured logging in .NET Core with Serilog. Enhance app monitoring using sinks for consoles, files, SQL, and more. Improve debugging and analysis.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure DevOps, C#, Domain-Driven Design, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core
Read this issue →GitHub Copilot. Rewrite of Legacy .NET App: The Smart Way to Automate Project Scaffolding
Part 2: Creating Solution Structure and Project Scaffolding in Visual Studio
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, ASP.NET MVC
Read this issue →Event-Driven Architecture in .NET Core Using RabbitMQ
Build scalable .NET Core apps with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) using RabbitMQ. Learn asynchronous communication, message queuing, and best practices for resilient systems.
Issue also covered: C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, RabbitMQ, Security
Read this issue →The .NET Core Feature That Saved Us 40% Cloud Cost Overnight
When working in the cloud, one fear always looms overhead — 👉 The Monthly Bill Continue reading on Dot Net, API & SQL Learning »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET Framework, EF Core, Performance, Security
Read this issue →Why .NET Core Still Feels Like the Future of Backend Development
.NET Core remains a top choice for backend development in 2026. Explore its cross-platform capabilities, performance, cloud-native features, and robust security. A future-proof ecosystem!
Issue also covered: Azure, Azure Functions, C#, .NET 10, Performance, Redis
Read this issue →Is C# Still Worth Learning for .NET Development?
Explore why C# remains a top choice for .NET development in 2026. Discover its job market demand, enterprise use, cloud capabilities, and beginner-friendly nature.
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, .NET 10, .NET 8, GitHub Copilot, SQL Server, System.Text.Json
Read this issue →How to Stop Wasting Resources: The Beginner’s Guide to .NET CancellationTokens
Master graceful task cancellation in .NET using CancellationToken! Learn how to stop long-running operations, manage resources, and improve user experience. Essential for robust .NET Core apps.
Issue also covered: Azure Functions, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, .NET Framework, .NET MAUI, Performance, Visual Studio
Read this issue →Understanding Schema Registry in Apache Kafka using .net
Apache Kafka - Schema Registry using .net
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot, Kafka, Minimal APIs, Security
Read this issue →The Right Way to Hire a Dedicated .NET Developer Without Costly Mistakes
A few years ago, a startup founder I worked with learned a lesson the hard way. Continue reading on Predict »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, EF Core, Performance, Security, Source Generators
Read this issue →Dependency Injection Made Simple: A Practical .NET Core Guide
Unlock the power of Dependency Injection (DI) in ASP.NET Core! Learn how DI promotes loose coupling, testability, and scalability for robust .NET applications.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure DevOps, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →.NET Toolbox
Let's start the new year with a bang: I created a new tool called "Toolbox" to offer some helpful tools for your everyday .NET life. Totally free, open-source and everything client-side!
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, Design Patterns, .NET 10
Read this issue →Environment-based Configuration in ASP.NET Core – appsettings.json, Environment Variables & Launch Profiles
Master configuration management in ASP.NET Core. Learn how to use appsettings.json, environment variables, launch profiles, and User Secrets to build applications that adapt seamlessly across Developm...
Issue also covered: Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Azure Functions, .NET 9, Native AOT, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →Your Codebase, Your Rules
Repository Pattern vs Direct DbContext Usage in .NET
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Solid Principles, Web API
Read this issue →Real Plugin Systems in .NET: AssemblyLoadContext, Unloadability, and Reflection‑Free Discovery
How to build production-grade plugin systems that unload, avoid file locks, and survive the failure modes that break naive approaches
Issue also covered: Authentication, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, REST API, Test-Driven Development
Read this issue →Handling Time Zones & Dates Correctly in .NET
Handling dates and time zones may look easy at first. But as soon as an application is used by people in different regions, date-time bugs…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Performance, Redis
Read this issue →.NET Framework vs .NET Core — Key Differences Every Developer Should Know
Choosing the right .NET platform matters. Here’s a quick breakdown 👇
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, CQRS, C#, .NET 10, .NET 8, .NET 9, GitHub Copilot, MediatR
Read this issue →Understanding .NET Application Lifecycles: From Startup to Shutdown
The lifecycle of a .NET application encompasses the entire journey from the moment your code begins execution until the application…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, EF Core, Performance, Visual Studio
Read this issue →How Do C# Records Improve the Design of Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) in .NET Applications?
Discover how C# records revolutionize DTO design in .NET! Learn why they're often superior to classes for data transfer, offering immutability, and value-based equality.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, GitHub, gRPC, OpenTelemetry, Performance, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →Why Most Clean Architecture Implementations Fail in .NET
Clean Architecture is not hard. Misunderstanding it is.
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, Authorization, Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, Design Patterns
Read this issue →Master EF Core Relationships & Migrations Like a Pro
ASP.NET Community Standup - ASP.NET Core planning kickoff for .NET 11
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, C#, Dapper, Docker, .NET 10, .NET Framework, EF Core
Read this issue →Clean Architecture in .NET: Building the Domain & Application Layers
Part 2 — The Core That Powers Everything
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, C#, EF Core, Kubernetes, Performance
Read this issue →The Full Stack Developer is a Myth (And It’s Ruining Your Career)
Why trying to be a “Senior” in both .NET and React is making you mediocre at both.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, .NET Framework, EF Core, FluentValidation
Read this issue →Using Strategy Pattern with Dependency Injection in ASP.NET Core
Selection logic is a prominent part of many applications. Whether you add a simple environment toggle, a UI mode decision, or apply a discount, you have to rely on user input. Sometimes, simply using ...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Clean Architecture, Cosmos DB, C#, Domain-Driven Design, Design Patterns
Read this issue →The Practical Guide to ConfigureAwait(false) in 2025 — Stop Using It Blindly
Most .NET developers still treat ConfigureAwait(false) like a superstition.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 9
Read this issue →Laravel vs. .NET Core: A Real Developer’s No-Nonsense Comparison
Laravel or .NET Core — most answers are influenced by preference, community hype, or ecosystem comfort.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →In-Memory Caching in .NET (IMemoryCache)
Package used: Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.Memory
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 8, EF Core
Read this issue →Taming the Three-Headed Dog: Kerberos Authentication with .NET
From Tickets to C# Code — Might look a like (not) SSO
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, C#, .NET 10, Minimal APIs, Performance, Redis
Read this issue →Mastering Collections in .NET Core
Master .NET Core collections! Explore Lists, Dictionaries, Queues, Stacks, HashSets, and Concurrent Collections with real-time examples and performance tips.
Issue also covered: C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core, OpenAI, Performance, Source Generators, Visual Studio
Read this issue →One LINQ Extension Method You NEED To Know For Cleaner EF Core Queries
(And Why It Will Completely Change How You Write EF Core Code)
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, EF Core, .NET MAUI, Performance
Read this issue →🚀 Understanding the Old vs New ASP.NET Core Pipeline: A Complete Guide
Explore the evolution of the ASP.NET Core pipeline! This guide breaks down the old (pre-.NET 6) vs. new (Minimal Hosting Model) approaches, highlighting key differences and benefits. Learn which model...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, EF Core, Native AOT, Performance
Read this issue →The Right Timeout Strategy for .NET — 3 Levels You Must Configure
(And why your “just increase it” fix keeps making things worse) Continue reading on AWS in Plain English »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Dapper, Domain-Driven Design, Design Patterns, .NET 10
Read this issue →🔒Terminal Commands in VS Code Chat
Stop Writing Slow C#: Span and Memory Are the Upgrade Your Codebase Desperately Needs
Issue also covered: Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, REST API, Source Generators
Read this issue →Common LINQ Methods with Examples in .NET Core
Here’s a comprehensive list of LINQ (Language Integrated Query) extension methods available in .NET Core. These methods are part of the…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →.NET Tricks to Speed Up Your Next Build
Introduction
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, CQRS, C#, Domain-Driven Design, Design Patterns, Docker, .NET 10, EF Core
Read this issue →Why .NET’s Garbage Collector Is Smarter Than We Think
A deep yet beginner-friendly breakdown of .NET’s GC system, generations, LOH, and the internals behind high-performance apps
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, Redis
Read this issue →MCP for AI in .NET — The Missing Layer Between LLMs and Real Applications
If you’ve ever tried integrating AI into a .NET application, you’ve probably noticed something:
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure DevOps, Benchmarking, CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10
Read this issue →⭐ Stop Guessing! Here’s Exactly What Action Methods Do in ASP.NET Core
Action methods are one of the first things you must understand while building a Web API in ASP.NET Core. But beginners often get confused…
Issue also covered: Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Security, xUnit.net
Read this issue →Difference between IQueryable, IEnumerable, IList, ICollection & IDictionary
Here’s a detailed comparison of the C# interfaces IQueryable, ICollection, IList, IDictionary, IEnumerable, and IEnumerator, summarizing…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Fire-and-Forget in .NET: The Silent Trap You Don’t See Coming
I’ve been a senior .NET developer for 20 years, and one thing that constantly jumps out at me is how often code just works — both in tests…
Issue also covered: Azure, Cosmos DB, C#, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot, Performance, Unit Testing, Web API
Read this issue →Companies complaining .NET moves too fast should just pay for post-EOL support
In this post I describe a solution to .NET "releasing too quickly": just pay for support of older versions, such as HeroDevs' Never Ending Support for .NET 6
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, EF Core, JWT, .NET MAUI, OAuth, SQL Server
Read this issue →ASP.NET Core — Concept Overview
Explore ASP.NET Core: a cross-platform framework for building modern web apps, APIs, and microservices. Learn key concepts like MVC, DI, EF Core, and more with practical examples.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, MediatR, Performance, Redis
Read this issue →From “Magic Bots” to Measured Workflows: How .NET’s New Agent Framework Actually Delivers
I still remember the day our support queue exploded because an “AI assistant” replied to the wrong ticket thread. The code looked elegant… Continue reading on Artificial Intelligence in Plain English ...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →ASP.NET Core Middleware: A Practical Guide to Building the Request Pipeline
In ASP.NET Core, every HTTP request passes through a pipeline of middleware components that handle tasks like routing, authentication…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Dapper, .NET 10, .NET Framework, EF Core, Native AOT, Performance
Read this issue →5 .NET Async Habits That Separate Senior Engineers From Everyone Else
Real patterns that scale instead of silently breaking under load Continue reading on Stackademic »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authorization, Azure, CQRS, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Old Developers using New Tools with Brady Gaster
How are folks adapting to the new tools available for development today? Carl and Richard talk to Brady Gaster about his work on improving the tooling for software development at Microsoft - and the t...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, CQRS, C#, Dapper, .NET 10, EF Core
Read this issue →How Structured Logging with Serilog Makes Your Life Easier in .NET
If you want the full source code, join our community: Here
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, C#, Dapper, .NET 9, JWT, OAuth
Read this issue →Difference Between ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC & .NET Core
Explore the evolution of ASP.NET: Web Forms, MVC, and .NET Core. Understand key differences, features, and ideal use cases to choose the right framework.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, GitHub Actions, OpenTelemetry, Performance
Read this issue →Building a Zero-Configuration .NET Standards Package
Every .NET organization eventually fights the same battle: keeping code quality consistent across dozens of solutions. You copy…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, Docker, .NET 8, .NET 9
Read this issue →Key Innovations in ASP.NET Core 9 (and beyond)
Explore ASP.NET Core 9's key innovations: static asset optimization, enhanced Minimal APIs, Blazor improvements, security, and performance boosts for modern web apps.
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, gRPC
Read this issue →✅ .NET Data Mesh Architecture — Beyond Microservices
Why 2025 is the year .NET developers stop treating data as a “shared backend” and start treating it as a product.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, EF Core, GitHub, Performance, Security
Read this issue →Using SignalR with Wolverine 5.0
The Wolverine 5.0 release earlier last last week (finally) added a long requested SignalR transport. The SignalR library from Microsoft isn't hard to use from Wolverine for simplistic WebSockets or Se...
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, AutoMapper, Azure, C#, .NET 10
Read this issue →DotNet: 9 Versions of .NET Performance Enhancements
Are you stuck on a prior version of .NET? 3.5 or 4.8 or maybe .NET CORE. It’s time to think about migrating to .NET 10. Read this digest…
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Authentication, AutoMapper, Azure, Azure DevOps, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design
Read this issue →⚙️ Mastering Exception Handling in .NET Core — Complete Guide with Examples
Master .NET Core exception handling! Learn try-catch, global handlers, middleware, custom exceptions, and logging for robust & user-friendly apps.
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, Azure DevOps, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Minimal APIs, ML.NET
Read this issue →Is C# Dying in 2025?
Every few years, the same question resurfaces:
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, MediatR, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Designing a Robust Global Exception Handling Strategy in ASP.NET Core
Implement robust ASP.NET Core global exception handling for resilient APIs. Centralize error management, ensure consistent responses, and enhance observability. #dotnet
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, .NET 8, .NET 9, EF Core, Performance, Security, SignalR
Read this issue →Testing HttpClient in .NET without Moq or NSubstitute
How to unit test HTTP clients in .NET without relying on mocking frameworks (Moq or NSubstitute) using DelegatingHandler.
Issue also covered: Application Insights, AutoMapper, Azure, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, Design Patterns, Docker
Read this issue →.NET Secrets Management with Azure App Configuration & Key Vault
Ensure Secure, Scalable, and Resilient Secret Management Across All Environments and Regions in .NET
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Clean Architecture, CQRS, C#, Dapper
Read this issue →The Right Way to Make HTTP Requests in .NET: HttpClient vs. IHttpClientFactory
The HttpClient is the foundational class for making HTTP requests in .NET applications. It's simple, intuitive, and highly effective—but…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Visual Studio
Read this issue →Building My First Real .NET Application: Lessons from the Trenches
A candid look at what went wrong, what worked, and how I learned to think in systems, not snippets. Continue reading on .Net Programming »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, Cosmos DB, CQRS
Read this issue →🧩 Building Microservices with C# and .NET Core — A Complete Guide with Example
This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step approach to building scalable, maintainable, and independent applications. Learn to create a Product Microservice, connect it with an API Gateway (Ocel...
Issue also covered: Authorization, Azure Functions, C#, Design Patterns, EF Core, JWT, Minimal APIs, OpenAI
Read this issue →Unlocking Runtime Intelligence: A Formal Exploration of Reflection in .NET
Unlock the power of runtime intelligence with .NET Reflection! This article explores how to inspect and manipulate .NET code at runtime, covering key components like Assembly and Type inspection, dyna...
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI
Read this issue →Top 50 C# and .NET Code Hacks That Instantly Make You a Better Developer
Real examples, cleaner syntax, and lessons learned from everyday coding mistakes. Continue reading on Write A Catalyst »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 9
Read this issue →The Power of Abstractions: Building Flexible Code in .NET
At some point in your .NET journey, you’ll run into a piece of code that “just works” — until a new requirement breaks everything. That’s…
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, Docker, .NET 9
Read this issue →Stop Wasting Threads: 5 Async Tricks That Separate Senior .NET Devs from the Rest
From channels to suppressed continuations, these async techniques will make your code smoother, faster, and smarter. Continue reading on Stackademic »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, C#, .NET 10, Performance, Security, SQL Server
Read this issue →RESTful API Mastery: ASP.NET Core Best Practices, Versioning & Serialization Complete Guide - Part-10 of 40
Master RESTful API development in ASP.NET Core with this comprehensive guide. Learn best practices for versioning, serialization, authentication, and building scalable services. Explore real-world exa...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design
Read this issue →Clean Architecture in .NET Core
This article provides a practical guide with code examples, demonstrating how to separate concerns using the Dependency Rule. Learn to structure your .NET Core projects effectively by isolating domain...
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 9, EF Core
Read this issue →Modernizing Legacy C# Code: Refactoring Strategies Every Developer Should Know
Discover practical refactoring strategies using LINQ, pattern matching, and async/await. Learn how to simplify loops, improve string handling, implement proper logging, and leverage IHttpClientFactory...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, .NET 9, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, gRPC, Minimal APIs, OpenTelemetry
Read this issue →⚡ Understanding Span and Memory in C#: The Hidden Power Behind Modern High-Performance .NET
List<T> = Flexible but slow (heap-based, many allocations) Span<T> = Ultra-fast, stack-based, local memory access Memory<T> = Async-safe…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Dapper, Design Patterns, EF Core, Minimal APIs, Performance, PostgreSQL
Read this issue →⚙️ Understanding Kestrel Web Server in .NET Core — Deep Dive with Real-World Examples
Dive deep into Kestrel, the cross-platform web server for ASP.NET Core! Learn its architecture, how it handles requests, and how to configure it for optimal performance. Discover real-world examples, ...
Issue also covered: Azure, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, REST API
Read this issue →Base Class Library (BCL) in .NET
The Base Class Library (BCL) in .NET is a fundamental component of the .NET Framework and .NET Core (now part of .NET 5 and later). It… Continue reading on .NET Framework with C#— Common and Uncommon ...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET Framework, EF Core, Performance, PostgreSQL, Source Generators
Read this issue →Understanding Dependency Injection (DI) in .NET Core with Simple Examples
Unlock the power of Dependency Injection (DI) in .NET Core! This guide provides a clear understanding of DI principles with practical examples, including a Car/Engine scenario and the built-in ILogger...
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, Docker, .NET 9, GitHub Copilot, Kubernetes
Read this issue →Optimizing Array Performance in .NET: Getting the Most from ArrayPool
ArrayPool optimizes memory usage by providing a thread-safe pool of reusable arrays, significantly reducing allocations and garbage collection pressure, especially in high-performance scenarios. It's ...
Issue also covered: Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, SignalR, Source Generators
Read this issue →Cache Stampedes in .NET
Ever had your cache hit by thousands of requests at the same time, only to watch multiple cache misses trigger identical database calls
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, C#, .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET MAUI, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Programmatically Writing String or Any Content to a File in C#.NET
Overview
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure DevOps, Blazor, Clean Architecture, CQRS, C#, Domain-Driven Design
Read this issue →IEnumerable vs IQueryable in .NET
Learn how IEnumerable handles in-memory data efficiently, while IQueryable shines with remote data sources like databases, translating LINQ to SQL for server-side filtering. Choosing the right interfa...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Blazor, C#, Docker, EF Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →How to Zip a Folder in C#.NET — A Quick Guide
Overview
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, Docker, .NET 8, .NET 9, EF Core
Read this issue →From Assemblies to Objects: Demystifying .NET’s Core Building Blocks
Refined Topics
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, .NET MAUI, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Asynchronous Programming in C# with async/await
My Journey into Building Non-Blocking Applications. Continue reading on .Net Programming »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 10, .NET 8, .NET 9, EF Core, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →Background Services in .NET: IHostedService vs Worker Service
IHostedService vs Worker Service: A Detailed Guide for .NET Developers to Choose the Right Background Service Approach.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core
Read this issue →Building Microservices with C# and .NET Core
How I architected, developed, and deployed microservices using C# and .NET Core in real-world projects. Continue reading on .Net Programming »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Benchmarking, C#, .NET 9, Performance, Security, Serilog
Read this issue →5 Stream Hacks in .NET You’re Still Doing Wrong
Forget clunky buffer loops; these modern APIs make your I/O code fly. Continue reading on Stackademic »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Benchmarking, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, .NET 9
Read this issue →5 Quick Tips on .NET Project Structuring in 2025
When I first started working with .NET, I’ll admit — my folder structure looked like a teenager’s messy bedroom. Controllers everywhere…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 8, EF Core, GitHub
Read this issue →What Is .NET Core and How Is It Different from .NET Framework?
Explore the key differences between .NET Core and .NET Framework. Learn about platform support, performance, application types, deployment, and development models. Discover when to use .NET Core for m...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, .NET 8, OpenAI, Performance, Security, Source Generators, Visual Studio
Read this issue →.NET Core Command Line Interface (CLI)
.NET Core platform, which is like a toolbox for developers to create applications.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 10, MediatR, Performance, Security, System.Text.Json
Read this issue →Why var isn’t Always Your Best Friend in C#
When I had just about a year of experience in IT, I thought using var everywhere made me look like a “pro” developer. It felt cool, short…
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Benchmarking, C#, .NET 8, EF Core
Read this issue →Performance Improvements in Our .NET Application
Today, we gonna look at the tips that can make your .NET application faster ⏩
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, .NET 9
Read this issue →Part 5 — GC Myths Busted: What Developers Get Wrong About .NET Garbage Collection
Garbage Collection (GC) in .NET is one of the most misunderstood features. Despite being automatic, it’s not magic — and believing the…
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Benchmarking, Blazor, C#, .NET 10
Read this issue →Here are 5 underappreciated LINQ methods you should know:
- SequenceEqual - Aggregate - GroupJoin - ToLookup - Intersect
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 8
Read this issue →Task Parallel Library (TPL) in .NET — Beyond Async/Await
Harnessing Parallelism for Performance
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Security, Serilog
Read this issue →Why Domain Migration Hits .NET Harder Than Java
Domain migration impacts in .NET and Java workloads Continue reading on AWS in Plain English »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Docker, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Understanding Threading/ Multithreading, and Async/Await in C#
Working with C# applications frequently involves time-consuming tasks like reading files, contacting APIs, and running database queries.
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, .NET 10, Minimal APIs, ML.NET, Performance, Security
Read this issue →IEnumerable vs IQueryable in C#: The Key Differences
If you’ve been coding in C# for a while, you’ve probably bumped into IEnumerable and IQueryable.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, EF Core, .NET MAUI, Performance, Security, Visual Studio
Read this issue →How ValueTask Boosts .NET Performance with Zero Allocations
Slash memory overhead in async C# code with practical ValueTask examples for high-throughput APIs Continue reading on ITNEXT »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Kafka
Read this issue →.NET API Pagination Explained: Offset vs Keyset vs Cursor Strategies
Learn the three main pagination strategies in .NET APIs—Offset, Keyset, and Cursor—with real-world use cases and tips and using Record DTO. Continue reading on Level Up Coding »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, Dapper, .NET 9, EF Core, Event Sourcing
Read this issue →Application Security Against DoS and DDoS Attacks in ASP.NET Core Web API Introduction
Protect your ASP.NET Core Web API from DoS and DDoS attacks! Learn practical techniques like rate limiting, IP filtering, caching, and WAF deployment for robust security.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, GitHub, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →5 Common .NET Developer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Starting your journey as a .NET developer is exciting. You’ve got the power of a mature ecosystem, modern tools like Visual Studio and…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, AutoMapper, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10
Read this issue →Azure Developer CLI (azd) - August 2025
Welcome to the August 2025 edition of the Azure Developer CLI (azd) release blog! This post covers releases 1.18.1 and 1.18.2. To share your feedback and questions, join the August release discussion ...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Cosmos DB, C#, .NET Framework, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, Security
Read this issue →Thread Safety in .NET: Best Practices for Concurrency
Essential Tools for Managing Multithreading in .NET
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →What is the purpose of Startup.cs?
In ASP.NET Core applications, the Startup.cs file plays a central role in configuring how the application behaves at runtime. Its primary…
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 9, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →ArrayPool: The most underused memory optimization in .NET
Despite offering up to 78x performance improvements and completely eliminating garbage collection pressure, ArrayPool<T> remains one of…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, CQRS, C#, Dapper, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, .NET 9
Read this issue →Don’t Just Build — Test, Ship, and Iterate with a Reliable .NET Core Boilerplate
In a world of quick-start templates and half-baked GitHub projects, it’s easy to get burned by boilerplates that look promising but fail…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Minimal APIs, OpenAI, Performance, Visual Studio
Read this issue →How Dotnet Changed Me
I was blind but now I see. I was building castles with sand, but now I’m building castles above castles. As a programmer, Dotnet did that.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Native AOT, OpenAI
Read this issue →When to Use Generic vs Non-Generic Collections in C#
Collections are a fundamental part of any application that manages data. In C#, you have two primary options for working with collections…
Issue also covered: AOT, Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, Benchmarking, Blazor, Clean Architecture
Read this issue →On .NET Live - Compliance in .NET: The Right Way to Classify & Redact Data
Join us for a deep dive into **compliance in .NET** with special guests **Mariam Aziz** and **Darius Letterman**, two of the engineers behind the `Microsoft.Extensions.Compliance.Abstractions` and `Mi...
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, C#, EF Core, GitHub, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →The Ultimate .NET Developer Roadmap for 2025
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, becoming a proficient .NET developer requires a structured approach to learning…
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, CQRS, C#, Dapper, Domain-Driven Design
Read this issue →Structured Logging in .NET: Why You Should Avoid String Interpolation
It’s easy to overlook how small differences in logging syntax can affect performance, log structure, and searchability.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, EF Core
Read this issue →.NET R&D Digest (July, 2025)
This issue includes bits of hardware, AI, development tools, software development, software design, concurrency, C# (a lot of C#), .NET and .NET Internals.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, Design Patterns, .NET 8, .NET 9
Read this issue →DateTime and TimeSpan in C#: Handling Dates Without Headaches
Learn how to work with dates, times, and durations in C# using DateTime and TimeSpan.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 10, .NET 9, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Application Domain In C#
ApplicationDomain basics and how to use it in .Net?
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 9
Read this issue →How Clean Architecture Differs From Layered
In a recent post I showed the way I structure my apps, only three layers — API, Core (business logic), and Infrastructure (handling…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, C#, EF Core, Minimal APIs, OpenAI, Performance, Test-Driven Development
Read this issue →How we enforce .NET coding standards at Workleap to improve productivity, quality and performance
Distributing .editorconfig and MSBuild properties across hundreds of .NET projects is now as easy as adding a single NuGet package. Continue reading on Workleap »
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, Performance, Security, Source Generators, SQL Server, Unit Testing
Read this issue →Understanding the MVC Application Life Cycle in ASP.NET Core (.NET 6/7/8)
With the evolution of .NET into .NET Core and now .NET 6, 7, and 8, the MVC framework has seen major architectural improvements. Understanding the ASP.NET Core MVC application life cycle is crucial fo...
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, JWT, Performance, REST API
Read this issue →Dependency Injection in .NET Core Using IServiceCollection
Dependency Injection (DI) is a design pattern that enables the development of loosely coupled code. .NET Core has built-in support for DI, making it easy to manage dependencies in modern applications.
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →9 Must-Ask Questions When Hiring a dotNET Core and React Development Partner
Protect your investment and avoid costly failures. These 9 strategic questions help non-technical leaders evaluate .NET Core + React development partners for long-term success.
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, Dapper, .NET 9, EF Core, .NET MAUI, MediatR
Read this issue →How AI Cleaned Up My Blog with Custom Chat in VS Code
15 .NET Core Interview Questions That Separate Senior Developers From the Rest
Issue also covered: Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, JWT, Performance, REST API, Security, Unit Testing
Read this issue →Understanding C# Class Types: A Complete Guide for .Net Developers
As a software engineer who’s spent 7+ years working with C# across various enterprise projects, I’ve learned that choosing the right class…
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, Security, Web API
Read this issue →.NET Isn’t Just Back. It’s The Future.
https://medium.com/@krativarshney7/net-isnt-just-back-it-s-the-future-d0bb0cdccde7
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 9, GitHub Copilot, Performance, SQL Server, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →.NET + Angular: Trusted Tech Stack for Large-Scale Applications
https://medium.com/@sparklewebhelp/net-angular-trusted-tech-stack-for-large-scale-applications-32486996556b?source=rss------dotnet-5
Issue also covered: Application Insights, Authentication, Azure, Azure Functions, Benchmarking, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design
Read this issue →“Mastering Asynchronous Programming in C#: A Hands-On Guide”
https://medium.com/@lstalin.paul/mastering-asynchronous-programming-in-c-a-hands-on-guide-f166a44ae44c
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, .NET MAUI, MediatR
Read this issue →.SLN is dead. Long live .SLNX!
https://unicorn-dev.medium.com/sln-is-dead-long-live-slnx-50c187db4ba1
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Clean Architecture, .NET 9, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Performance, RabbitMQ, Redis
Read this issue →The True North of Clean .NET Architecture: Why Boundaries Matter More Than Ever
https://medium.com/@herbertmoroni/the-true-north-of-clean-net-architecture-why-boundaries-matter-more-than-ever-70151403f5b9
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 9
Read this issue →.NET MAUI with .NET 10
https://medium.com/@freakyali/net-maui-with-net-10-acdd7d3a3362
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Azure Functions, .NET 10, .NET 8, .NET 9, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →️ The Hidden Cost of DateTime.Now — And What Every .NET Developer Should Use Instead
https://medium.com/@yaseer.arafat/️-the-hidden-cost-of-datetime-now-and-what-every-net-developer-should-use-instead-8859863257a1
Issue also covered: Azure Functions, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core
Read this issue →️ How I Used Custom Middleware to Solve 5 Real Problems in .NET Core
https://medium.com/@sunita.rawat.cgi/️-how-i-used-custom-middleware-to-solve-5-real-problems-in-net-core-6ed6b4a49805
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, Docker, .NET 10
Read this issue →GetService or GetRequiredService in IServiceProvider?
https://www.roundthecode.com/dotnet-tutorials/getservice-or-getrequired-service-in-iserviceprovider
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Dapper, Design Patterns
Read this issue →ASP.NET Core Web API with Clean Architecture: A Practical Guide for Beginners | EN
https://freecnsz.medium.com/asp-net-core-web-api-with-clean-architecture-a-practical-guide-for-beginners-en-d499f20ba9ff
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Benchmarking, Blazor, Clean Architecture, Cosmos DB, C#, .NET 10
Read this issue →Rust vs .NET Core (C#): Must Read Before Set Goal
https://medium.com/@hasanmcse/rust-vs-net-core-c-must-read-before-set-goal-d57589d038af
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, AutoMapper, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10
Read this issue →My Friend Charges $500/hour for .NET (Here’s His Stack)
https://isitvritra101.medium.com/my-friend-charges-500-hour-for-net-heres-his-stack-711b949bed08
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, EF Core, MediatR, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →The Fastest Way to Add JWT + Google Auth to Your ASP.NET Core API
https://doumer.me/add-jwt-authentication-to-asp-net-core/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, C#, JWT, OpenAI, Performance, Redis
Read this issue →⚡ 6 Filter Types in ASP.NET Core
https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/6-filter-types-in-asp-net-core-521813691550
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, EF Core, Native AOT, OpenAI, Performance, Serilog, Unit Testing
Read this issue →Garbage Collection (GC) in .NET
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/garbage-collection-gc-in-net/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, Performance, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →Hidden Powers of MERN Stack
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/hidden-powers-of-mern-stack/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, C#, EF Core, JWT, .NET MAUI, OpenTelemetry
Read this issue →Common Language Runtime (CLR) in .NET
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/common-language-runtime-clr-in-net/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, AutoMapper, Azure, C#, EF Core, .NET MAUI, MediatR
Read this issue →Channels vs Queues in .NET — What’s Actually Better in 2025?
https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/channels-vs-queues-in-net-whats-actually-better-in-2025-01142bd3b502
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, OpenAI, Performance, Semantic Kernel, SignalR
Read this issue →C# Generics & Constraints: The Feature I Ignored Until It Bit Me
https://blog.stackademic.com/c-generics-constraints-the-feature-i-ignored-until-it-bit-me-bcb47dcae5dd
Issue also covered: CQRS, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, OpenTelemetry, Performance
Read this issue →Injecting Service Dependencies to Entities with Entity Framework Core 7.0
https://medium.com/volosoft/injecting-service-dependencies-to-entities-with-entity-framework-core-7-0-4fc01b9295b1
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, EF Core, GitHub, gRPC, .NET MAUI, Performance
Read this issue →Memory Leak Troubleshooting in .NET Core
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/memory-leak-troubleshooting-in-net-core/
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Blazor, C#, Dapper, .NET 9, EF Core, Minimal APIs, Performance
Read this issue →Why .NET Core Cannot Run Directly on the JVM
https://medium.com/@hasanmcse/why-net-core-cannot-run-directly-on-the-jvm-b103868319d7
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Clean Architecture, C#, Design Patterns, OpenTelemetry, Performance
Read this issue →Millions Code in .NET — Why Developers Still Hide It in 2025
https://medium.com/@jenilsojitra/millions-code-in-net-why-developers-still-hide-it-in-2025-a96afa9d0e48
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Dapper, Minimal APIs, Performance, Security, Solid Principles
Read this issue →Once Upon a Time in .NET:
https://medium.com/@alperkonuralp/once-upon-a-time-in-net-ef6fd430bde7?source=rss------dotnet-5
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, EF Core, ML.NET, OpenAI, Serilog
Read this issue →How try-catch Works Internally in .NET – A Beginner’s Breakdown
https://medium.com/@sweetondonie/how-try-catch-works-internally-in-net-a-beginners-breakdown-567a53d1fa0c
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, Kubernetes
Read this issue →Right way to use HttpClient for .NET developer
https://medium.com/@pongsakorn_m/right-way-to-use-httpclient-for-net-developer-cb34165844f1
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authorization, Azure, C#, .NET 8, EF Core, JWT, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Async Programming in .NET using C# -A Complete Developer’s Guide-Part II
https://medium.com/@bhargavkoya56/async-programming-in-net-using-c-a-complete-developers-guide-part-ii-e72a17ea8527
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, C#, Design Patterns, .NET Framework, EF Core, GitHub, GitHub Actions
Read this issue →How .NET automatically cleans up memory using Garbage Collection
https://medium.com/@sweetondonie/how-net-automatically-cleans-up-memory-using-garbage-collection-54c7accd0cad
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, Azure Functions, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 8, EF Core
Read this issue →C# to Angular: Your First .NET Full Stack Project Explained
https://medium.com/@rajeshmonopoly1/c-to-angular-your-first-net-full-stack-project-explained-46f8b6f9da15
Issue also covered: Azure, Docker, .NET 10, EF Core, Kubernetes
Read this issue →Dependency Injection in .NET Core: A Comprehensive Guide for Modern Applications!!!
https://medium.com/@bhargavkoya56/dependency-injection-in-net-core-a-comprehensive-guide-for-modern-applications-347342913d24
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Redis
Read this issue →Long Running Tasks: Batch It or Queue It?
https://medium.com/@logan.young87/long-running-tasks-batch-it-or-queue-it-b261fd5ea4d6
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 9, .NET Framework, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI
Read this issue →Ways to Access Config Settings (appsettings) in ASP.NET Core— IConfig and IOptions
https://benedictodoh.medium.com/ways-to-access-config-settings-appsettings-in-asp-net-core-iconfig-and-ioptions-t-2ef48d28d4af
Issue also covered: Azure, C#, Performance, Serilog, SQL Server
Read this issue →Factory Method Design Pattern in C#/.NET
https://victormagalhaes-dev.medium.com/factory-method-design-pattern-in-c-net-629c72771977
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Design Patterns, .NET 9, JWT, ML.NET, OAuth, OpenAI
Read this issue →Taming the 100-Line Program.cs — Clean, Scalable Dependency-Injection Setup in ASP.NET Core
https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/taming-the-100-line-program-cs-clean-scalable-dependency-injection-setup-in-asp-net-core-d572aefc4e5c
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →Which .NET Mapping Library Should You Use?
https://medium.com/@ashokreddy343/which-net-mapping-library-should-you-use-eafa0d191993
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Dapper, Design Patterns
Read this issue →🔧 Create a Web Template Component in Power Pages /Websites
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/create-a-web-template-component-in-power-pages-websites/
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 8, .NET 9
Read this issue →What Are Assemblies and DLLs in C#? A Visual Studio Guide for Beginners
https://medium.com/@sweetondonie/what-are-assemblies-and-dlls-in-c-a-visual-studio-guide-for-beginners-71bf3164727d
Issue also covered: Azure, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, Native AOT, Performance, Service Bus, Visual Studio
Read this issue →Protect Your Secrets in .NET : A Dev’s Guide to User Secrets
https://medium.com/@jfowe/protect-your-secrets-in-net-a-devs-guide-to-user-secrets-214c03e07709
Issue also covered: Azure, C#, Design Patterns, EF Core, .NET MAUI, OpenAI, Performance, Security
Read this issue →Implementing A2A Protocol and MCP in .NET Core
https://vik-sharma.medium.com/implementing-a2a-protocol-and-mcp-in-net-core-460fcfea0e80
Issue also covered: C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, Performance, RabbitMQ, Service Bus, Visual Studio Code, Web API
Read this issue →Converting a docker-compose file to .NET Aspire
https://andrewlock.net/converting-a-docker-compose-file-to-aspire/
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Azure, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 9, EF Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →For once, it is a bug in .Net!
https://blog.jermdavis.dev/posts/2025/it-was-dotnet-itself
Issue also covered: C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio Code
Read this issue →How to Do Logging in .NET Core Web API with Serilog
https://medium.com/@omkareshwarnath.dwivedy.sbg/how-to-do-logging-in-net-core-web-api-with-serilog-80d9209047a9
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Blazor, CQRS, C#, Dapper, Design Patterns
Read this issue →Creating a "Pooled" Dependency Injection Lifetime in C# 13
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/creating-a-pooled-dependency-injection-lifetime-in-c-sharp-13/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Minimal APIs, OpenTelemetry
Read this issue →How to Implement JWT Authentication in ASP.NET Core
https://benedictodoh.medium.com/how-to-implement-jwt-authentication-in-asp-net-core-4bad7bbc9a99
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Cosmos DB, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 9, GitHub Copilot, gRPC
Read this issue →From Fragile to Bullet-Proof!— Adding Fault-Handling in ASP.NET Core With Polly
https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/from-fragile-to-bullet-proof-adding-fault-handling-in-asp-net-core-with-polly-084f6be74057
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Clean Architecture, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, REST API, Visual Studio
Read this issue →The Rise and Stall of .NET: How Microsoft’s Golden Child Lost to the Cool Kids
https://medium.com/@shubhiagarwal_71149/the-rise-and-stall-of-net-how-microsofts-golden-child-lost-to-the-cool-kids-317d6198bafa
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Authentication, Authorization, Azure, Azure DevOps, Blazor, C#, .NET 8
Read this issue →.NET Digest #7
https://unicorn-dev.medium.com/net-digest-7-03046c8c1a43
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Design Patterns, .NET 9, .NET MAUI, Minimal APIs, Performance, REST API
Read this issue →What are the benefits of vibe coding
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/what-are-the-benefits-of-vibe-coding/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, Dapper, Docker, .NET 10, EF Core, Kafka
Read this issue →The Evolution of .NET Software Architecture
https://medium.com/@Adem_Korkmaz/the-evolution-of-net-software-architecture-a50e88495476
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Blazor, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, JWT, OpenAI
Read this issue →Entity Framework Core: What You Need to Know
https://medium.com/@jenilsojitra/entity-framework-core-what-you-need-to-know-91c7d4a50c10
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, CQRS, C#, Docker, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Actions
Read this issue →Modernize from ASP.NET to ASP.NET Core: The Future is Now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_wZuNOLbF0
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, C#, Dapper, Design Patterns
Read this issue →Jonathan Peppers Unleashes Code Chaos: How .NET Meets the NES
https://dotnetcore.show/season-7/jonathan-peppers-unleashes-code-chaos-how-dotnet-meets-the-nes/
Issue also covered: C#, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, ML.NET, OpenAI, Performance, RabbitMQ
Read this issue →ASP.NET Core MVC Controller vs. minimal API vs. FastEndpoints — What’s the Best for Performance ?
https://medium.com/@denmaklucky/asp-net-core-mvc-controller-vs-minimal-api-vs-fastendpoints-whats-the-best-for-performance-cfee8a1809d7
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Dapper, Design Patterns, Docker, EF Core, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →Order of Execution in LINQ Queries
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/order-of-execution-in-linq-queries/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, FluentValidation
Read this issue →Implement client assertions for OAuth client credential flows in ASP.NET Core
https://damienbod.com/2025/04/21/implement-client-assertions-for-oauth-client-credential-flows-in-asp-net-core/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →How to Convert a DataTable to a List of Objects in C#
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/how-to-convert-a-datatable-to-a-list-of-objects-in-c-sharp2/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 8, .NET 9, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Performance
Read this issue →Rewriting NuGet Restore in .NET 9 — A Bold, Impactful Shift
https://padmanaabhah.medium.com/rewriting-nuget-restore-in-net-9-a-bold-impactful-shift-4fa3bc7eb8df
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Dapper, .NET 10, .NET 9, EF Core, Kafka
Read this issue →The Evolution of .NET: A Journey from .NET Framework to .NET Core to Modern .NET
https://medium.com/@mahendra.gurav/the-evolution-of-net-a-journey-from-net-framework-to-net-core-to-modern-net-efcace49c6c0
Issue also covered: Azure, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET Framework, EF Core
Read this issue →A chat with Larry Osterman on Microsoft's Transformation, AI, & Interviewing
https://www.mergeconflict.fm/bonus-larry
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET 9, .NET Framework, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, Performance
Read this issue →Building a Feedback‑Driven PromptWizard in .NET
https://medium.com/@eneshoxha_65350/building-a-feedback-driven-promptwizard-in-net-526e7e578572
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Authorization, AutoMapper, Azure, .NET 9, Event Sourcing, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →An Efficient Way To Process Large Files
https://learn-code-learn.medium.com/an-efficient-way-to-process-large-files-d64144712c97
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, MediatR, OpenAI, Performance, Security
Read this issue →Whats's New in .NET Core 10 and C# 14
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/whatss-new-in-net-core-10-and-c-sharp-14/
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, Performance, Semantic Kernel, Solid Principles
Read this issue →Building a Serverless ASP.NET Core Web API using AWS Lambda and Amazon API Gateway (REST API)
https://cloudgurupayments.medium.com/building-a-serverless-asp-net-core-web-api-using-aws-lambda-and-amazon-api-gateway-rest-api-ea86ada61943
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Blazor, EF Core, Minimal APIs, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →Unit Testing in .NET
https://medium.com/@syed.zeeshan.ali.jafri_99339/unit-testing-in-net-cd01832966b1
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →Return Streams Better in .NET: A Senior Engineer’s Perspective
https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/return-streams-better-in-net-a-senior-engineers-perspective-e99ada7a5932
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 8, .NET 9, Native AOT, Performance
Read this issue →Mastering .NET Core: 20 Concepts Every Developer Should Know to Ace Their Next Interview Part-1
https://vsninja.medium.com/mastering-net-core-20-concepts-every-developer-should-know-to-ace-their-next-interview-part-1-08d5e25d4fbf
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, C#, Domain-Driven Design, .NET 10, .NET 8, .NET 9
Read this issue →Building Resilient and Auto-Scaling Architectures on Azure
https://www.csharp.com/article/building-resilient-and-auto-scaling-architectures-on-azure/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Blazor, C#, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, MediatR
Read this issue →dotnet cross-platform interop with C via Environment.ProcessId system call
https://semuserable.com/2025/03/22/dotnet-cross-platform-interop-with-c/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 8, .NET 9, GitHub, Security, SQL Server, Visual Studio
Read this issue →Protecting Sensitive Data in ASP.NET Core 9 with Azure Key Vault
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/protecting-sensitive-data-in-asp-net-core-9-with-azure-key-vault/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, Performance
Read this issue →Can ChatGPT build an ASP.NET Core login form in 10 minutes?
https://www.roundthecode.com/dotnet-blog/can-chatgpt-build-aspnet-core-login-form-10-minutes
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 9, .NET Framework, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →40 Essential ASP.NET Concepts Every Developer Must Know [Cheatsheet]
https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/40-essential-asp-net-concepts-every-developer-must-know-cheatsheet-d9e09a185895
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Azure, Azure DevOps, C#, Domain-Driven Design, Docker, .NET 9, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →Implementing Health Checks in .NET Core
https://medium.com/@softacom.com/implementing-health-checks-in-net-core-bf7b2c68db7e
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, Minimal APIs, MongoDB
Read this issue →Advanced APIs with ASP.NET Core: Middleware, EF Core, and Versioning
https://www.csharp.com/article/advanced-apis-with-asp-net-co-middleware-ef-core-and-versioning/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure DevOps, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, OpenAI
Read this issue →Building Robust Applications with the Reliable Web App Pattern for .NET
https://levelup.gitconnected.com/building-robust-applications-with-the-reliable-web-app-pattern-for-net-116d660b77f3
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Cosmos DB, C#, .NET 9, EF Core
Read this issue →EF Core & LINQ: Lazy Loading, Select vs Include, and How to Load Data Efficiently with projection
https://levelup.gitconnected.com/ef-core-linq-lazy-loading-select-vs-include-and-how-to-load-data-efficiently-with-projection-a3f423f69d85?source=rss------dotnet-5
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 8, EF Core, ML.NET, Performance
Read this issue →Announcing ABP Studio (beta) General Availability
https://abp.io/community/articles/announcing-abp-studio-beta-general-availability-kcfec59b
Issue also covered: Application Insights, ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →LINQ (Language Integrated Query) in C#
https://medium.com/@payton9609/linq-language-integrated-query-in-c-0cac12a4f457
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 8, .NET 9, EF Core, FluentValidation
Read this issue →Supercharge Your .NET Configuration with Flash.Configuration
https://medium.com/@nselyutin/supercharge-your-net-configuration-with-flash-configuration-0a4c29d58246
Issue also covered: .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, .NET 10, OpenAI, Performance, Web API
Read this issue →Tiny .NET Core Bug Almost Shut Down a Factory!
https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/this-tiny-bug-in-our-net-core-api-nearly-took-down-a-factory-feb1a52b4164
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Clean Architecture, C#, Event Sourcing, MediatR, Minimal APIs, ML.NET
Read this issue →Hello HybridCache! Streamlining Cache Management for ASP.NET Core Applications
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/hybrid-cache-is-now-ga/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, GitHub Actions, OpenAI, Security, Web API
Read this issue →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
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET MAUI, MongoDB, Performance, Source Generators
Read this issue →LINQ: ZIP() Operator
https://ravindradevrani.com/posts/linq-zip-method/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, Dapper, .NET 8, .NET 9, .NET MAUI, Minimal APIs
Read this issue →My First Nuget Package -Aadhaar Offline KYC Verification in .NET
https://medium.com/@hraverkar/my-first-nuget-package-aadhaar-offline-kyc-verification-in-net-b7fc00f92b36
Issue also covered: AOT, ASP.NET Core, Azure, Benchmarking, Blazor, Clean Architecture, C#, Docker
Read this issue →System.Linq.Async is part of .NET 10 - LINQ for IAsyncEnumerable
https://steven-giesel.com/blogPost/e40aaedc-9e56-491f-9fe5-3bb0b162ae94
Issue also covered: AOT, Azure, Azure Functions, Blazor, C#, .NET 10, .NET 8, .NET 9
Read this issue →Serverless
https://medium.com/@Sina-Riyahi/serverless-899bfa3841c7
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Blazor, C#, Docker, EF Core, Event Sourcing, GitHub Actions
Read this issue →Power Up Your .NET Core App With This All-in-One Email Utility Package
https://medium.com/@tanjeerbinhaque/power-up-your-net-core-app-with-this-all-in-one-email-utility-package-666ca774b0cf
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, .NET 9, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, OpenAI
Read this issue →Span and Memory — Supercharge performance with zero allocations
https://medium.com/dot-net-sql-learning/span-t-and-memory-t-supercharge-performance-with-zero-allocations-76353974f4ac
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, Performance, Profiling
Read this issue →How to Implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) in .NET Using OpenAI API
https://medium.com/asp-dotnet/how-to-implement-retrieval-augmented-generation-rag-in-net-using-openai-api-1f3f1f41e128
Issue also covered: Authentication, Azure, Azure Functions, C#, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, Performance
Read this issue →.NET 10: Game-Changer or Just Another Version?
https://www.mobilize.net/blog/is-dotnet-10-worth-it
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, .NET 10, GitHub Copilot, Performance, Security, Service Bus
Read this issue →Enhancing Performance with Response Compression in .NET Core
https://www.csharp.com/blogs/enhancing-performance-with-response-compression-in-net-core
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, JWT, .NET MAUI
Read this issue →Rewriting Old C# Applications: Challenges, Solutions, and Key Takeaways
https://medium.com/write-a-catalyst/rewriting-old-c-applications-challenges-solutions-and-key-takeaways-eff05b7d117b
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 10, EF Core, GitHub, Performance, Security, SQL Server
Read this issue →5 C# And .NET Tips & Tricks — February 2025
https://medium.com/@kenslearningcurve/5-c-and-net-tips-tricks-february-2025-b70a49775978
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, CQRS, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, GitHub Copilot
Read this issue →Integrating an ASP.NET Core API with a Nuxt Front End: A Step-by-Step Guide
https://techwatching.dev/posts/aspnetcore-with-nuxt
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, Cosmos DB, C#, Design Patterns, .NET 10, .NET 9
Read this issue →Gaming System using .NET
https://medium.com/@joshi.vignesh/gaming-system-using-net-b736bafd2740
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, AutoMapper, Azure, Blazor, C#, .NET 9, GitHub Copilot, gRPC
Read this issue →Create an anti-idle App for Microsoft Teams with .NET
https://schwabencode.com/blog/2025/02/17/dotnet-anti-idle-microsoft-teams
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Azure, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, .NET MAUI, MediatR
Read this issue →449: Modernizing .NET Libraries
https://www.mergeconflict.fm/449
Issue also covered: Azure, Azure DevOps, C#, EF Core, GitHub Copilot, Performance, Security, Web API
Read this issue →Use client assertions in OpenID Connect and ASP.NET Core
https://damienbod.com/2025/02/24/use-client-assertions-in-openid-connect-and-asp-net-core/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, Authentication, Benchmarking, Blazor, C#, .NET 8, .NET 9
Read this issue →Why .NET is Still One of the Best Frameworks for Enterprise Development
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/why-net-is-still-one-of-the-best-frameworks-for-enterprise-development/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, Authentication, Azure, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, C#, Design Patterns, Docker
Read this issue →Garbage Collector in .NET: Principles and Architecture
https://medium.com/@ljubomirbacovic/garbage-collector-in-net-principles-and-architecture-d1550c58ab3d
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, CQRS, C#, .NET Framework, EF Core, MediatR, ML.NET, Performance
Read this issue →Semi Auto Implemented Properties in .NET 9
https://www.csharp.com/article/semi-auto-implemented-properties-in-net9/
Issue also covered: ASP.NET Core, C#, .NET 9, EF Core, System.Text.Json, Unit Testing, Visual Studio
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