The .NET News Daily Issue #223

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

As we hit the refresh button on yet another exhilarating week of pushing code and squashing bugs, let's cruise into Friday with the precision of a well-tuned engine and the nostalgia of a classic rock playlist. It’s a day to reflect on the dance of data and the rhythm of runtime that propelled us here. As you sip your coffee and ponder the mysteries of asynchronous programming, we’ve lined up a set of articles designed to ignite your .NET curiosity. This isn’t just another Friday—it's your pit stop for insight and a touch of wit.

Today's Articles

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

Getting started with full stack development can be overwhelming, but with the right tools and guidance, anyone can build powerful web…

Table Sharding in SQL: Types, Examples, and Best Practices

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/table-sharding-in-sql-types-examples-and-best-practices/

Table sharding improves database scalability and performance by splitting large tables into smaller, distributed shards. It enhances speed, fault tolerance, and cost-efficiency—ideal for growing appli...

Deploying .NET Applications with Docker and Kubernetes

https://medium.com/simform-engineering/deploying-net-applications-with-docker-and-kubernetes-ff450b3c3b33

A Step-by-Step Guide to Containerizing and Orchestrating Your .NET Core Web API Continue reading on Simform Engineering »

.NET 10 Preview 5 is now available!

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotnet-10-preview-5

Today, we are excited to announce the fifth preview release of .NET 10 with enhancements across the .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET MAUI, and more. Check out the full rele...

5 Practical Ways to Improve Entity Framework Performance in .NET Projects

https://medium.com/@ridvan-ozturk/5-practical-ways-to-improve-entity-framework-performance-in-net-projects-55bcff1c284b

While working on .NET projects, I have experienced different performance challenges, especially when using Entity Framework (EF). Through…

Microsoft Launches Two New Copilot Experiences – Here's What’s New

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/news/microsoft-launches-two-new-copilot-experiences-heres-whats-new

Power BI rolls out Copilot upgrades: “Chat with your Data” is now live, plus Copilot support for embedded reports—making AI-driven insights more interactive, accessible, and secure across platforms.

Exploring .NET 9: Coding Enhancements and Hidden Gems

https://medium.com/@Adem_Korkmaz/exploring-net-9-coding-enhancements-and-hidden-gems-132b4c5b398e

.NET 9 is a powerhouse of improvements that elevates your coding experience

Mastering Logging in .NET: Correlation IDs, Serilog & Monitoring That Actually Works

https://itnext.io/mastering-logging-in-net-correlation-ids-serilog-monitoring-that-actually-works-3492b4eefae9

Master advanced .NET logging techniques with structured logs, correlation IDs, and tools like Serilog and Application Insights. Debug… Continue reading on ITNEXT »

✨ The C# Naming Conventions That Make Your Code Clearer

https://medium.com/@kittikawin_ball/the-c-naming-conventions-that-make-your-code-clearer-0ae3ba16ee6b?source=rss------dotnet-5

Struggling with confusing code? Start with better names in your C# projects.

Preventing Null Errors In Your .NET 9 Code

https://medium.com/@Adem_Korkmaz/preventing-null-errors-in-your-net-9-code-a88a862c554e

A Comprehensive Guide to Runtime Errors and Avoding Common Coding Errors

C# Private Constructors: The Foolproof Method for Better Code

https://medium.com/@nagarajvela/c-private-constructors-the-foolproof-method-for-better-code-ed121f92fd09

Learn how private constructors in C# enforce encapsulation and design patterns with clear examples and practical insights. Continue reading on Level Up Coding »

What is Singleton Design Pattern With Real Time Example in C#

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/what-is-singleton-design-pattern-with-real-time-example-in-c-sharp/

Learn how the Singleton Design Pattern works in C# with a real-time example. Understand its use in controlling object creation, ensuring only one instance exists for global access and efficiency.

Postgres Full Text Search with EF Core 9

https://medium.com/@vosarat1995/postgres-full-text-search-with-ef-core-9-40da6805033e

No Elasticsearch needed.

SQL vs NoSQL: Making the Right Database Choice for Your Application

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/sql-vs-nosql-making-the-right-database-choice-for-your-application/

Learn the core differences between SQL and NoSQL databases. Explore their advantages, disadvantages, top database options, and when to use each. A must-read for software developers and DBAs making arc...

Your Search Bar Is Dumb. Here’s How to Make It Smarter With Azure AI + .NET in 30 Minutes

https://medium.com/@mohsho10/your-search-bar-is-dumb-heres-how-to-make-it-smarter-with-azure-ai-net-in-30-minutes-68cb263c790a

Users are typing smart questions, but your search bar is still stuck on keyword matching. Continue reading on .Net Programming »

Stop Writing .NET Like It’s 2015

https://medium.com/@riturajpokhriyal/stop-writing-net-like-its-2015-2dac68815499

The .NET ecosystem has undergone a massive transformation since 2015. Yet, I still see codebases that look like they were frozen in time…

SEO Strategies for Generative AI Content to Rank on Google

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/seo-strategies-for-generative-ai-content-to-rank-on-google/

A complete guide to optimizing generative AI content for SEO, covering keyword research, semantic structure, humanization, E-E-A-T compliance, tools, and strategies to improve Google rankings and avoi...

Implementing Background Tasks in ASP.NET Core using Hosted Services

https://malshikay.medium.com/a4b9ca8d8101

In ASP.NET Core, background tasks are long-running processes that run independently of user interactions. Whether you’re sending emails…

A Simple Guide to How AI Agents Work Behind the Scenes

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/a-simple-guide-to-how-ai-agents-work-behind-the-scenes/

Ever wondered how AI agents like ChatGPT or virtual assistants seem so smart and capable? Behind the scenes, there’s a well-structured system that makes all of it possible.