- 03/27/2026
- 12 minute read
C# Source Generators: Reading the Roslyn Syntax Tree
Master reading and traversing a Roslyn syntax tree in a C# source generator. Learn SyntaxTree, SemanticModel, and ForAttributeWithMetadataName for .NET 6+.
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- 03/26/2026
- 11 minute read
Incremental Source Generators in C#: The Right Way to Build Them
Learn the incremental source generator API in C# -- covers pipeline design, caching with IEquatable, performance tips, and best practices for modern .NET.
- 03/24/2026
- 5 minute read
Build an ASP.NET Core AI Assistant API with GitHub Copilot SDK in C#
Build an ASP.NET Core AI Assistant API with GitHub Copilot SDK in C#. Learn CopilotService as IHostedService, Channel-bridged SSE streaming, and AIFunctionFactory tools in a minimal API.
- 03/23/2026
- 13 minute read
How to Create Your First C# Source Generator (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to create a C# source generator with .NET 10. Step-by-step guide covering project setup, IIncrementalGenerator implementation, and packaging.
- 03/20/2026
- 13 minute read
How C# Source Generators Work: The Roslyn Compilation Pipeline Explained
Learn exactly how C# source generators work inside the Roslyn compilation pipeline. Understand the two-phase compilation model, syntax providers, and incremental execution.
- 03/19/2026
- 11 minute read
What Are C# Source Generators? History, Concepts, and How They Fit in .NET
Understand what C# source generators are, their history in .NET, and how they differ from reflection and T4 templates. A clear introduction for .NET developers.
- 03/16/2026
- 13 minute read
C# Source Generators: A Complete Guide to Compile-Time Code Generation
Master C# source generators with this complete guide. Learn how compile-time code generation works in .NET 10, why it beats reflection, and how to get started.
- 02/23/2026
- 6 minute read
Assembly Scanning in Needlr: Filtering and Organizing Type Discovery
Learn how to control assembly scanning in Needlr, including filtering assemblies, controlling which types get discovered, and organizing type registration in .NET applications.
- 02/21/2026
- 5 minute read
Hosted Services with Needlr: Background Workers and Lifecycle Management
Learn how to use hosted services and background workers with Needlr, including automatic discovery of IHostedService and BackgroundService implementations.
- 02/19/2026
- 6 minute read
Keyed Services in Needlr: Managing Multiple Implementations
Learn how to use keyed services in Needlr to register and resolve multiple implementations of the same interface using .NET 8's keyed service support.
- 02/17/2026
- 6 minute read
Decorator Pattern in C# with Needlr: Adding Cross-Cutting Concerns
Learn how to implement the decorator pattern in C# using Needlr's automatic decorator discovery, including the DecoratorFor attribute and manual decorator wiring.
- 02/15/2026
- 5 minute read
Plugin Architecture with Needlr in .NET: Building Modular Applications
Learn how to build modular .NET applications using Needlr's plugin system, including IServiceCollectionPlugin, IWebApplicationPlugin, and automatic plugin discovery.
- 02/13/2026
- 2 minute read
ASP.NET Core with Needlr: Simplified Web Application Setup
Learn how to set up ASP.NET Core web applications with Needlr for dependency injection, including ForWebApplication, minimal APIs, and middleware configuration.
- 02/11/2026
- 2 minute read
The Syringe Class: Needlr's Fluent API Explained
Deep dive into Needlr's Syringe class and its fluent API for configuring dependency injection, discovery strategies, and type registration in C#.
- 02/09/2026
- 2 minute read
Automatic Service Discovery in C# with Needlr: How It Works
Learn how Needlr's automatic service discovery works in C# with convention-based registration, type scanning, and the DoNotAutoRegister attribute for .NET applications.
- 02/07/2026
- 3 minute read
Source Generation vs Reflection in Needlr: Choosing the Right Approach
Compare Needlr's source generation and reflection strategies for dependency injection in C# to choose the right approach for AOT, performance, and flexibility.
- 02/05/2026
- 12 minute read
Getting Started with Needlr: Fluent DI for .NET Applications
Learn how to install and configure Needlr for dependency injection in .NET with step-by-step setup, NuGet packages, and your first fluent DI application.
- 02/03/2026
- 14 minute read
Automatic Dependency Injection in C#: The Complete Guide to Needlr
Learn how Needlr simplifies dependency injection in C# with automatic service discovery, source generation, and a fluent API for .NET applications.
- 05/20/2024
- 12 minute read
Dapper And Strongly Typed IDs - How To Dynamically Register Mappings
How can we use Dapper and strongly typed IDs from the StronglyTypedId package? Let's see if we can generalize the guidance from the original author!
- 05/14/2024
- 5 minute read
How To Use IServiceCollection in Console Applications - What You Need To Know
How can you use an IServiceCollection in console applications to get dependency injection? Is this a viable option if you don't want to use Autofac?
- 05/03/2024
- 14 minute read
Autofac ComponentRegistryBuilder in ASP.NET Core - How To Register Dependencies (Part 3)
Learn how to use Autofac ComponentRegistryBuilder in ASP.NET Core! We'll see how we can move closer to getting the C# plugin architecture support we want!
- 05/02/2024
- 14 minute read
Autofac ContainerBuilder in ASP.NET Core - What You Need To Know (Part 2)
Learn how to use Autofac ContainerBuilder in ASP.NET Core to wire up dependency injection. I'll explore what we can and cannot do with this approach!
- 04/30/2024
- 13 minute read
AutofacServiceProviderFactory in ASP.NET Core - Problems With Dependency Injection (Part 1)
Learn how to use AutofacServiceProviderFactory in ASP.NET Core for dependency injection! This article explains how to set it up along with the pros and cons.
- 04/24/2024
- 8 minute read
MudBlazor with Blazor Interactive SSR - What You Need To Know
Learn how to use MudBlazor with Blazor interactive SSR! Blazor's Server Side Rendering can be used alongside MudBlazor for building your next Blazor app!
- 04/23/2024
- 13 minute read
Try Catch in C#: The Basics You Need to Know
Learn how exception handling works in C# with the basics of try catch. This article is perfect for junior software engineers aiming to understand dotnet and C#.
- 04/21/2024
- 10 minute read
Convert String to Byte Array in C# -- 3 Encoding Methods Explained
Learn how to convert a C# string to a byte[] using UTF-8, ASCII, and Unicode encodings. Copy-paste code examples included for each method.
- 04/19/2024
- 21 minute read
API Gateways in Zuplo - Creating an ASCII Art API
Just how easy is it to make an API gateway in Zuplo? Zuper eazy. Check out how I'm making an ASCII art API with Zuplo as my API gateway!
- 04/18/2024
- 10 minute read
API Key Authentication Middleware In ASP NET Core - A How To Guide
Want to add API key authentication middleware into your ASP.NET Core application? Check out this article for a simple code example that shows you how!
- 04/12/2024
- 13 minute read
C# Regular Expression Benchmarks - How To Avoid My Mistakes!
I tried to get C# regular expression benchmarks in my original article, but messed up a critical assumption. Let's see how to fix that and get the real data!
- 04/08/2024
- 11 minute read
C# Regex Performance: How To Squeeze Out Performance
Regular expressions are powerful for pattern matching, but what about performance? Check out this article for details on C# regex performance from benchmarks!
- 04/02/2024
- 9 minute read
Regular Expressions in C#: 3 Examples You Need to Know
Check out these 3 simple examples of regular expressions in C#! If you're new to regex and coding in CSharp, these are a perfect starting point for you!
- 04/01/2024
- 10 minute read
Regex Options in C#: A Beginner's Guide to Powerful Pattern Matching
Regular expressions are powerful for pattern matching, but what are the regex options in C# that we have access to? What do they do and how can we use them?
- 03/31/2024
- 17 minute read
Collection Initializer Performance in C# - How To Get An 87% Boost!
Check out these benchmarks measuring collection initializer performance in C#. How the heck did I speed up C# collection initialization by 87%?!
- 03/29/2024
- 8 minute read
Collection Initializers and Collection Expressions in C# - Simplified Code Examples
See code examples for C# collection initializers and collection expressions! Compare and contrast the readability of these different examples.
- 03/28/2024
- 10 minute read
C# MongoDB Insert Benchmarks - What You Need To Know
Curious about C# MongoDB insert benchmarks? In this article, I show you BenchmarkDotNet code and the results for several variations of inserting data!
- 03/27/2024
- 9 minute read
C# Testcontainers for MongoDB: How To Easily Run Local Databases
Learn how to use C# Testcontainers for MongoDB! If you're developing a dotnet application and want to use MongoDB, Testcontainers can be a HUGE asset!
- 03/26/2024
- 8 minute read
How To Delete Documents From MongoDB In C# - What You Need To Know
See code examples for how to delete documents from MongoDB in C#. This article covers the basics of different methods you can use to delete records from Mongo!
- 03/25/2024
- 8 minute read
How To Update MongoDB Documents in C# - What You Need To Know
See code examples for how to update MongoDB documents in C#. This article covers the basics of different methods you can use to update records.
- 03/24/2024
- 8 minute read
MongoDB Filtering in C# - Beginner's Guide For Easy Filters
Learn the basics of MongoDB Filtering in C# with simple code examples! See how to use the MongoDB FilterDefinitionBuilder to support filtering in MongoDB.
- 03/22/2024
- 9 minute read
MongoDB in C#: Simplified Guide For Inserting Data
This article explains the basics of inserting documents into MongoDB in C#. See code examples of InsertOne, InsertMany, and their async counterparts.
- 03/21/2024
- 11 minute read
Blazor Render Mode - How To Avoid Dependency Injection Woes
Running into issues with your Blazor render mode? In my case, I didn't even know it was breaking my dependency injection AND my event handlers. My error though!
- 03/20/2024
- 7 minute read
MudBlazor List Items: How To Create Awesome Blazor List Views
See how you can use MudBlazor list items to make awesome GUIs! Properly leverage the MustList and MudListItem controls to get custom user interfaces!
- 03/19/2024
- 8 minute read
Autofac In ASP NET Core - How To Avoid This Debugging Nightmare
Learn how to use Autofac in ASP NET Core applications with only a couple of lines of code! Avoid this common problem when setting up dependency injection.
- 03/17/2024
- 16 minute read
ConstructorInfo - How To Make Reflection in DotNet Faster for Instantiation
Using reflection in DotNet to create object instances? See the performance of ConstructorInfo compared to other methods provided by reflection in DotNet!
- 03/14/2024
- 15 minute read
Activator.CreateInstance vs Type.InvokeMember - A Clear Winner?
Let's compare Activator.CreateInstance vs Type.InvokeMember! Check out this head to head battle for ways to create instances using reflection in dotnet!
- 03/13/2024
- 9 minute read
Async Event Handlers in C#: What You Need to Know
Learn how to safely use async event handlers in C#. Understand the dangers and discover best practices for managing async event handlers in your C# code.
- 03/11/2024
- 5 minute read
How to Automatically Cast Between Types in C#
Learn how to automatically cast between types in C#! Leveraging implicit operators in C#, we can do away with explicit casts to convert between types.
- 03/07/2024
- 11 minute read
async void Methods In C# - The Dangers That You Need to Know
Learn why async void methods in C# can be dangerous with clear code examples. A perfect for beginner software engineers wanting to understand the risks.
- 03/05/2024
- 17 minute read
How to Use BenchmarkDotNet: 6 Simple Performance-Boosting Tips to Get Started
Learn how to use BenchmarkDotNet to effectively create and run benchmarks on your C# code. Dig into where you have opportunities to optimize your C# code!
- 03/04/2024
- 14 minute read
Implicit Operators in C#: How To Simplify Type Conversions
Learn how to perform implicit conversions by using implicit operators in C#. This is a helpful feature that can enhance readability when done with care.
- 03/03/2024
- 12 minute read
How To Use Polly In C#: Easily Handle Faults And Retries
Learn how to use Polly in C# to handle faults and retries with ease! Check these 3 code examples showcasing different use cases of Polly in C#!
- 03/01/2024
- 9 minute read
Scrutor in C# - 3 Simple Tips to Level Up Dependency Injection
Learn how to use Scrutor in C# for dependency injection with these 3 simple tips. Try out Scrutor in your next C# application and simplify your registrations!
- 02/28/2024
- 4 minute read
Activator.CreateInstance in C# - A Quick Rundown
Leverage Activator.CreateInstance in C#, part of reflection in C#, to create object instances! This beginner's guide walks you through simple C# code examples.
- 02/27/2024
- 9 minute read
async await in C#: 3 Beginner Tips You Need to Know
Dive into async await in C# with these 3 beginner tips. Learn how to write async await code, handle multiple exceptions, and avoid dreaded deadlocks!
- 02/26/2024
- 12 minute read
Reflection in C#: 4 Simple But Powerful Code Examples
Reflection in C# is powerful, but with great power comes great responsibility. Check out these 4 quick examples of reflection in C# to see it in action!
- 02/25/2024
- 11 minute read
Using Autofac in C# - 3 Simple Tips for Beginners
Learn how to use Autofac in C# for dependency injection! Check out these three code examples to help you get started with dependency injection in C#.
- 02/23/2024
- 16 minute read
Scrutor vs Autofac in C#: What You Need To Know
Scrutor vs Autofac in C#! Which one comes out on top between these two solutions for dependency injection in dotnet? See how each are used with code examples!
- 02/22/2024
- 10 minute read
C# for Beginners - 5 Simplified Concepts in C#
Considering C# as you get started on your programming journey? This article is focused on C# for beginners, and I've included 5 concepts from C# with code!
- 02/21/2024
- 14 minute read
IServiceCollection in C# -- Complete Guide with AddSingleton, AddScoped & AddTransient
Step-by-step guide to using IServiceCollection in C# for dependency injection. Learn AddSingleton, AddScoped, and AddTransient with real code examples.
- 02/20/2024
- 17 minute read
Testcontainers in ASP.NET Core - A Simplified Beginner's Guide
Use Testcontainers in ASP.NET Core testing to get better coverage! Learn how to simulate dependencies, test in parallel, and integrate with CI/CD tools!
- 02/16/2024
- 14 minute read
NUnit in ASP.NET Core - What You Need To Get Started
Leverage NUNit in ASP.NET Core for crafting reliable code with confidence! Learn to create tests, use advanced techniques, and improve your code quality!
- 02/14/2024
- 10 minute read
Weak Events in C# - How to Avoid Nasty Memory Leaks
Are you struggling with memory leaks due to your event handlers and events in C#? Check out how weak events in C# can help with garbage collection in your apps!
- 02/13/2024
- 11 minute read
xUnit in ASP.NET Core - What You Need to Know to Start
Learn how to leverage xUnit in ASP.NET Core tests with simple code examples. See how to write easy-to-understand test code and cover your ASP.NET Core apps!
- 02/09/2024
- 13 minute read
WebApplicationFactory in ASP.NET Core: Practical Tips for C# Developers
Learn about WebApplicationFactory in ASP.NET Core and leveraging it for testing. Use an HttpClient and implement the tips in this article for better tests!
- 02/01/2024
- 10 minute read
Ultimate Starter Guide to Middleware in ASP.NET Core: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the benefits of middleware in ASP.NET Core, including flexibility and modularity. Learn about middleware like authentication and logging!
- 01/31/2024
- 10 minute read
Custom Middleware in ASP.NET Core - How to Harness the Power!
Learn about different types of middleware and how to implement custom middleware in ASP.NET Core to solve common challenges in web development!
- 01/12/2024
- 9 minute read
Build a Blazor Web App Series - Get In The Know
Welcome to the Build a Blazor Web App Series! This is an exclusive Dev Leader Weekly article.
- 01/10/2024
- 11 minute read
What Does yield Do In C#: A Simplified View For Beginners
What does yield do in C#? Explore the benefits of using C# yield keyword with large datasets and best practices for implementation. One more tool to leverage!
- 01/07/2024
- 11 minute read
What is Inversion of Control - A Simplified Beginner's Guide
What is Inversion of Control? Learn about Inversion of Control (IOC) and Dependency Injection and how it can be applied in real-world scenarios.
- 01/03/2024
- 15 minute read
Understanding foreach Loops in C# - What You Need To Know
Explore foreach loops in C# and how they simplify iterating through collections and arrays. Learn the basics of foreach loops and how to avoid common mistakes.
- 01/02/2024
- 12 minute read
How to Format a String as Base64 in CSharp - Beginner's Guide
Learn how to format a string as Base64 in CSharp, including examples of encoding and decoding strings. Improve your coding skills with these practical tips!
- 01/01/2024
- 10 minute read
How to Compare Strings in CSharp: Tips and Tricks You Need to Know
Wondering how to compare strings in CSharp? We'll compare using string.Equals(), string.Compare(), and == operator to weigh the pros and the cons.
- 12/30/2023
- 11 minute read
From Iterators To Paging APIs - What You Need To Know
This is an exclusive article for Dev Leader Weekly readers! Check out some API design considerations when moving to a paging API from iterators!
- 12/25/2023
- 10 minute read
Why Test Coverage Can Be Misleading - How To Avoid False Confidence
Learn why test coverage can be misleading and the importance of balancing testing strategies to ensure maximum code quality and full bug detection.
- 12/20/2023
- 16 minute read
Dealing With Legacy Code - How To Make Anything More Testable
We're done with excuses! No more claims that when dealing with legacy code your changes can't be tested! Check out this strategy to make anything more testable.
- 12/18/2023
- 14 minute read
What Is String Interpolation In C# - What You Need To Know
What is string interpolation in C#? Learn about its definition, syntax, and benefits for improving code readability and efficiency. Check out this guide!
- 12/03/2023
- 7 minute read
How to Take Advantage of CSharp Optional Parameters for Cleaner Code
Learn how to make your code more readable, flexible, and maintainable with CSharp optional parameters. Check out these examples of optional parameters in C#!
- 11/16/2023
- 11 minute read
The CSharp Switch Statement - How To Go From Zero To Hero
Discover how to master the CSharp switch statement to make your code more effective and efficient. Follow along with C# switch statement examples!
- 11/15/2023
- 12 minute read
Enums in CSharp - A Simple Guide To Expressive Code
Discover the benefits of using enums in CSharp, how to declare them step-by-step with examples, and the different types of enums available in this article!
- 11/13/2023
- 11 minute read
How to Build An ASP.NET Core Web API: A Practical Beginner's Tutorial
Learn how to build an ASP.NET core web API! This tutorial for beginners will guide you through setting up the project to building the API endpoints.
- 11/08/2023
- 8 minute read
Discovering The Features Of DotNetFiddle - How To Compile C# Online
Looking for an online C# compiler? DotNetFiddle is a convenient online C# compiler that's free to use. But what are all of the features of DotNetFiddle?
- 11/02/2023
- 11 minute read
Beginner's CSharp Switch Statement Tutorial: How To Properly Use A Switch Statement
In this CSharp switch statement tutorial, you'll learn how to properly use switch statements in your programs. Explore examples, features, and best practices!
- 10/30/2023
- 12 minute read
Blazor Unit Testing Tutorial - How to Master with Practical Examples in C#
Unit test your Blazor project! Improve code quality and catch bugs early with improved test coverage. Check out this Blazor unit testing tutorial now!
- 10/27/2023
- 13 minute read
How to Use Enums in CSharp - Understanding the Basics
Looking to enhance your C# coding skills? Learn how to use enums in Csharp with this beginner guide, including best practices, limitations, and examples.
- 10/26/2023
- 8 minute read
Blazor Unit Testing With bUnit: How To Get Started For Beginners
Improve your Blazor unit testing! Look no further than this article on Blazor unit testing with bUnit. Get started from scratch and write useful tests!
- 10/25/2023
- 8 minute read
How to Master the Art of Reflection in CSharp and Boost Your Programming Skills
Learn about reflection in CSharp and how it can be used. See how reflection in C# allows you to explore and modify objects, classes, and assemblies at runtime.
- 10/22/2023
- 8 minute read
How To Handle Exceptions in CSharp - Tips and Tricks for Streamlined Debugging
Learn about exceptions in CSharp and effective exception handling. We'll cover try-catch blocks and other tips for working with exceptions in C#!
- 10/18/2023
- 12 minute read
Blazor Unit Testing Best Practices - How to Master Them for Development Success
In this article, you'll explore the importance of Blazor unit testing and learn about Blazor unit testing best practices. Get started with Blazor today!
- 10/17/2023
- 12 minute read
How To Make A Budgeting App In C# With Blazor
Let's learn how to make a budgeting app in C#! We'll dive into ASP.NET Core Blazor, the basics of the app, and even VPS hosting options like RackNerd!
- 10/16/2023
- 8 minute read
How Can I Write Code On My Phone? - Unlock Potential For Mobile-First Coders
Wondering, "How can I write code on my phone"? Learn how to write code on your phone with DotNetFiddle! Perfect for beginner C# devs without a laptop/desktop!
- 10/15/2023
- 10 minute read
How To Build A Personal Website in Blazor: An ASP.NET Core Tutorial
Learn how to build a personal website in Blazor and ASP.NET Core to show case your skills and experiences. Get started with our ASP.NET Core tutorial today!
- 10/13/2023
- 8 minute read
How To Call JavaScript From Blazor Web Assembly - Breaking Boundaries with JavaScript Interop
Learn how to call JavaScript from Blazor web assembly using JavaScript Interop in this guide! Perfect for developers learning more about Blazor web assembly!
- 10/11/2023
- 6 minute read
What Is DotNetFiddle? - A How To Guide on Using C# Anytime, Anywhere
See how to use DotNetFiddle, a leading online C# compiler. Develop, test, and share code! We'll answer what is DotNetFiddle in the world of online C# compilers.
- 10/08/2023
- 12 minute read
xUnit And Moq - How To Master Unit Testing In C#
Interested in unit testing in C#? Let's look at xUnit and Moq for unit testing! We'll explore mocking external dependencies and the role of these in unit tests.
- 10/05/2023
- 7 minute read
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Todo List in C# with ASP.NET Core Blazor
Learn how to make a todo list in C# using ASP.NET Core and tackle data binding and user interface design. Blazor todo list - Perfect for a beginner portfolio!
- 10/02/2023
- 8 minute read
How To Organize Autofac Modules: 5 Tips For Organizing Code
You've started using Autofac for dependency injection in C#, but now you're wondering how to organize Autofac modules most effectively. Dive in for 5 easy tips!
- 09/26/2023
- 8 minute read
Blazor RenderFragment - How To Use Plugins To Generate HTML
In this article, we'll see how we can use an ASP.NET Core Blazor RenderFragment alongside plugins to dynamically load HTML into our applications!
- 09/24/2023
- 10 minute read
ASP.NET Core for Beginners - What You Need To Get Started
Interested in building web applications? ASP.NET Core is a powerful dotnet tech stack for just that! Here are all of the details for ASP.NET Core for beginners!
- 09/22/2023
- 5 minute read
Setup VS Code for ASP.NET Core - A Beginner's How To Guide
If you want to get started with web development in dotnet core, check this out! We'll get you up and running in VS Code for ASP.NET Core web development!
- 09/21/2023
- 6 minute read
Setup Visual Studio for ASP.NET Core - A Beginner's How To Guide
If you want to get started with web development in dotnet core, check this out! We'll get you up and running in Visual Studio for ASP.NET Core web development!
- 09/19/2023
- 7 minute read
ASCII vs UTF8 - How To Navigate Character Encoding
If you're a programmer dealing with converting bytes to and from strings, you'll deal with character encodings. But in the ASCII vs UTF8 debate, who wins?
- 09/18/2023
- 8 minute read
dotnet Benchmarks - How To Use BenchmarkDotNet For Beginners
If you're looking to create and analyze dotnet benchmarks, you'll want to get started with BenchmarkDotNet. We'll explore benchmarking in C# to get you started!
- 09/17/2023
- 7 minute read
Automatic Module Discovery With Autofac - Simplified Registration
If you're familiar with Autofac and module registration but want to make things easier, automatic module discovery might be for you! Let's see how it works!
- 09/15/2023
- 6 minute read
Blazor Plugin Architecture - How To Manage Dynamic Loading & Lifecycle
Want to have a plugin architecture that supports dynamic loading for Blazor? Follow this tutorial for a Blazor plugin architecture that leverages Autofac!
- 09/14/2023
- 9 minute read
Plugin Architecture in Blazor - A How To Guide
Like building ASP.NET web applications and want to maximize extensibility? This guide is a how-to on using a plugin architecture in Blazor. Check it out!
- 09/08/2023
- 8 minute read
Dictionaries in C#: How To Use The Different Variations
After some of the basics of dictionaries in C#, what else do dictionaries in dotnet have to offer us? Let's dive in before we get into the performance deep end!
- 09/06/2023
- 6 minute read
C# Dictionary - A Primer On When And How To Use
Dictionaries in C# are heavily used by all levels of software developers. Let's look at some dictionary use cases and comparisons to other collections in C#!
- 09/04/2023
- 5 minute read
How To: Dictionary in C# Simplified
In this article, we'll dive into a dictionary in C#! There are many collections for us to use in dotnet, and the dictionary class is one that is invaluable!
- 08/22/2023
- 10 minute read
Dependency Injection: How to Start with Autofac the Easy Way
Want more flexible, extensible, and testable code? We'll use Autofac net core! What is Autofac? It's a powerful Dependency Injection framework in dotnet!
- 08/11/2023
- 9 minute read
Async Lazy In C# - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
In C#, how can we balance asynchrony and laziness? Is there such a thing as async lazy? Let's explore our options built into dotnet!
- 08/04/2023
- 10 minute read
Implicit Operators - Clean Code Secrets Or Buggy Nightmare?
Implicit operators in C# are a feature that can make our code more readable and expressive. But beware! Misuse can backfire and cause a great deal of headaches!
- 07/24/2023
- 7 minute read
Breaking Free From Exceptions - A Different Way Forward
Exceptions and exception handling are a core part of C# and many other programming languages. But what If we didn't need to be throwing them?
- 05/31/2023
- 7 minute read
Implicit Operators in C# and How To Create a Multi Type
Want to see how implicit operators work in C#? Check out this example code to see how you can make a multi-type object in dotnet that uses implicit operators!
- 03/17/2023
- 14 minute read
Iterator Benchmarks That Shocked With Unexpected Results
I wanted to create a follow-up post in my series on IEnumerables, iterators, and collections focusing on performance characteristics. When checking out the runtime performance and memory characteristics between these materialized collections and iterator benchmarks, I was very surprised! Check out this article for performance benchmark characteristics and some curious finds.
- 02/22/2023
- 11 minute read
Beware of These Iterator and Collection Traps
- 02/18/2023
- 6 minute read
Task EventHandlers - The Little Secret You Didn't Know
If you're writing asynchronous code in C# and using EventHandlers, odds are you've had issues with exceptions. Task EventHandlers might be consideration!
- 02/14/2023
- 8 minute read
Async EventHandlers - A Simple Safety Net to the Rescue
Dealing with async EventHandlers in C# can be very problematic. async void is a pattern cause headaches with exceptions. Check out this simple solution!
- 02/10/2023
- 7 minute read
Iterators - An Elementary Perspective on How They Function
- 02/05/2023
- 6 minute read
IEnumerable in C# - A Simplified Beginners Guide
New to C# and looking to understand more about the IEnumerable interface? Check out this article for a crash course on getting started with C# IEnumerable!
- 02/01/2023
- 12 minute read
Everything You Wanted to Know About Multiline Strings
- 01/29/2023
- 4 minute read
Simple Secrets for Access to the dotnet Record Type
- 01/27/2023
- 23 minute read
async void - How to Tame the Asynchronous Nightmare
Most intermediate dotnet devs writing async await code in C# will come across async void at some point. Here's a creative solution for avoiding the headaches.
- 01/25/2023
- 7 minute read
Simple Data Types in C#: A Beginner's Guide
- 01/22/2023
- 10 minute read
Tasks, BackgroundWorkers, and Threads - Simple Comparisons for Concurrency
- 05/07/2021
- 2 minute read
Tests: A Quick Overview on Unit vs Functional Testing
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