The .NET News Daily Issue #206

PLINQ vs LINQ: Use Cases, and Performance Insights in C#

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/plinq-vs-linq-use-cases-and-performance-insights-in-c-sharp/

Discover the key differences between LINQ and PLINQ in C#, including their syntax, execution models, performance benchmarks, use cases, and when to choose parallelism for processing large datasets eff...

Sending Your Metrics with OpenTelemetry in .NET

https://blog.devgenius.io/sending-your-metrics-with-opentelemetry-in-net-a95d75f5108c

In the last few posts we installed a Prometheus server, scale it with Thanos/Mimir for horizontal scaling, and wired everything together… Continue reading on Dev Genius »

Why Your C# Class Should Probably Be a Record (But Isn’t)

https://medium.com/@mohsho10/why-your-c-class-should-probably-be-a-record-but-isnt-9d34197c591d

Let’s get brutally honest: most C# developers useclassout of habit — even whenrecordis a better fit. If your class is: Continue reading on .Net Programming »

The Ultimate Guide to Design Patterns in C#: Real-World Practices and Code

https://medium.com/@orbens/the-ultimate-guide-to-design-patterns-in-c-real-world-practices-and-code-dbabd123f5f5?source=rss------dotnet-5

Design patterns are not about memorizing abstract UML diagrams — they’re about recognizing recurring problems and applying structured…

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/

Discover how Ziggy Rafiq demonstrates how to set up a custom "pooled" dependency injection lifetime in C# 13 using ObjectPool<t> with best practices, DI registration, and high-performance...

Reusable Code Snippets I Copy Into Every New Project

https://medium.com/@kittikawin_ball/reusable-code-snippets-i-copy-into-every-new-project-c9a759c5468a

My personal C# starter pack — proven code snippets that boost productivity and reduce repetitive work.

Oracle Procedures vs. LINQ for Modern Development

https://medium.com/@Adem_Korkmaz/oracle-procedures-vs-linq-for-modern-development-f1699a0967ef

Navigating the Data Access Spectrum: When to Leverage Oracle Procedures or Embrace LINQ

How to Implement Code Quality Rules in .NET Core

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/how-to-implement-code-quality-rules-in-net-core/

Learn how to enforce consistent coding styles and improve .NET code quality using .editorconfig and Roslyn Analyzers. Discover creating custom analyzers to catch bugs early and maintain clean, scalabl...

Why C# Still Dominates Enterprise Software in 2025

https://joever-monceda.medium.com/why-c-still-dominates-enterprise-software-in-2025-894d5994fc2f

Built for stability. Evolved for the future. Trusted by enterprises.

Why Write More Code? Let Extension Methods Do the Work!

https://medium.com/dot-net-sql-learning/why-write-more-code-let-extension-methods-do-the-work-2ddc7b6237f5

C# programming is a very powerful, versatile programming language. It is used as the foundation of the .NET framework. In C#, one of the… Continue reading on Dot Net, API & SQL Learning »

Best Practices for Reliable and Secure Error Responses in .NET

https://medium.com/@vikpoca/best-practices-for-reliable-and-secure-error-responses-in-net-f4b1eb6d8c58

Let’s explore best practices for exception handling in .NET APIs, emphasizing consistency, clarity, security, and maintainability.

Who Touched My Data? — Effortless Audit Logging in EF Core With a Single Interceptor

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/who-touched-my-data-effortless-audit-logging-in-ef-core-with-a-single-interceptor-10cce0302a22

What’s the story about? That awkward moment when the CEO asks, “Who deleted the VIP customer last night?” and you have … zero answers.

Understanding Task.Delay in C#

https://medium.com/@info_4533/understanding-task-delay-in-c-bce389cd8df7

A Comprehensive Guide

New AI Features in SQL Server 2025

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/azure-sql/new-ai-features-in-sql-server-2025/

We have some great new AI Features in SQL Server 2025. I also figured a video would be better than reading a blog…. but, you can also read all about it here.

Building a Resilient API in ASP.NET Core 9

https://medium.com/@serasiyasavan14/building-a-resilient-api-in-asp-net-core-9-230605e61b3f?source=rss------dotnet-5

In today’s API-driven world, your app is constantly chatting with third-party services, microservices, or cloud APIs. But networks can be…

The Truth About Best Practices No One Wants to Admit

https://medium.com/@movsesaleksanyan7/the-truth-about-best-practices-no-one-wants-to-admit-b5c6b6b7b729

“We followed all the best practices — and still failed.”

.NET Minimal API Broke FromQuery

https://medium.com/@vosarat1995/net-minimal-api-broke-fromquery-1326e0aa50b4?source=rss------dotnet-5

.NET 7 Broke It Even Further. Is There Something Instead?

Upgrading a .NET 6 repo to .NET 9 with GitHub Copilot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DulIM7K7T7c

You’re Probably Misusing `Span` — Here’s How It Can Speed Up Your C# Code Instantly

https://medium.com/@mohsho10/youre-probably-misusing-span-t-here-s-how-it-can-speed-up-your-c-code-instantly-c87911604a2e

“Performance is not an afterthought. It’s a design principle.” And Span<T> is one of the most underutilized performance tools in .NET.