The .NET News Daily Issue #240

MCP C# SDK: What’s New, What’s Next!

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

C# Excel Automation: Fill Templates with Dynamic Data and Export to PDF

https://medium.com/@alice.yang_10652/c-excel-automation-fill-templates-with-dynamic-data-and-export-to-pdf-afeca6c80ffa

Filling Excel templates and generating reports automatically in C# is a common requirement in business and enterprise applications.

Hide Column Headers and Show Row Headers in C#

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/hide-column-headers-and-show-row-headers/

Learn how to display DataGridView data horizontally in a WinForms application. This article shows you how to set up row headers, add columns, and rotate data display programmatically.

Run C# with a single file. Discover the power of “dotnet run app.cs” (English — Español)

https://medium.com/@andresleiva.4/run-c-with-a-single-file-discover-the-power-of-dotnet-run-app-cs-english-español-37c83bce2b3d

Run C# like a script with no project or setup.the new dotnet run app.cs feature and what it means for the future of the ecosystem

Build MVPs 50% Faster with ASP.NET Zero

https://medium.com/@sparklewebhelp/build-mvps-50-faster-with-asp-net-zero-27577fbcd66f

In today’s fast-moving tech world, speed really matters. Whether you are a startup trying to launch your idea or a big company testing a…

Implement Redis Cache in .Net-Performance Improvement

https://pawan-kumawat.medium.com/implement-redis-cache-in-net-performance-improvement-72b6ceeedcca

Recently I came across a use case in our project where We had to resort to Distributed Cache instead of local Cache. So I created a POC… Continue reading on JavaScript in Plain English »

🍁Mastering SOLID Principles in Real-World .NET Projects

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/mastering-solid-principles-in-real-world-net-projects/

Learn SOLID principles in C# with real-world .NET examples. Master SRP, OCP, LSP, ISP, and DIP to write clean, testable, and scalable code using interfaces, patterns, and best practices for enterprise...

Use keyed services for multiple implementations of a service

https://www.roundthecode.com/dotnet-tutorials/use-keyed-services-multiple-implementations-of-service

Learn how to add and inject keyed services into an ASP.NET Core application so you can add multiple implementations of the same services. The page Use keyed services for multiple implementations of a ...

.NET GC Isn’t the Problem — Your Code Might Be (Real Fixes Inside)

https://medium.com/@mohsho10/net-gc-isnt-the-problem-your-code-might-be-real-fixes-inside-a26decf99ee5

🧠 Why This Blog Matters Continue reading on Towards Dev »

Cursor Addresses Pricing Confusion With Apology, Refunds, and New Transparency Measures

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/news/cursor-addresses-pricing-confusion-with-apology-refunds-and-new-transparency-measures

Cursor apologized for confusion over its Pro plan pricing changes, offered refunds, clarified usage limits, and pledged improved communication, aiming to rebuild trust through transparency and better ...

.NET Myths Busted: Separating Fact from Fiction in 2025

https://medium.com/@taisongr/net-myths-busted-separating-fact-from-fiction-in-2025-c7f43ed273fb

Every technology comes with baggage — old perceptions, outdated “wisdom,” and half-remembered anecdotes from years past. .NET is no…

C# Gets Its Cool Back and It’s Coming for Your Stack

https://medium.com/@vikpoca/c-gets-its-cool-back-and-its-coming-for-your-stack-ce7ae2fb643b

The perception of C# as a “corporate dinosaur” trapped in the grey cubicles of enterprise Windows applications has persisted for decades…

LINQ in Practice: 5 Methods That Simplified My Code

https://medium.com/@nathangomes.st/linq-in-practice-5-methods-that-simplified-my-code-6ef4e6bd4532

LINQ (Language Integrated Query) is one of C#’s greatest conveniences. With just a few method calls, you can filter, project, and group…

Azure App Insights Is Eating Your Budget — Here’s a Smarter Way to Monitor

https://medium.com/@mohsho10/azure-app-insights-is-eating-your-budget-heres-a-smarter-way-to-monitor-2658f064584e

Why every request shouldn’t cost you insights (and dollars) Continue reading on Dev Genius »

⚙️ ORMs in C#: Should You Marry the Magic or Just Date It?

https://medium.com/@brian.moraboza/%EF%B8%8F-orms-in-c-should-you-marry-the-magic-or-just-date-it-f3efa9399349

I still remember my first API — raw ADO.NET, parameterized SQL commands, and a forehead full of stress sweat. It worked, sure… but…

Top 10 .NET Performance Myths That Are Slowing You Down

https://medium.com/@mohsho10/top-10-net-performance-myths-that-are-slowing-you-down-9e0654ef6751

What everyone says is “best practice” — isn’t. Continue reading on Dev Genius »

Why You Should Stop Catching All Exceptions in C#

https://medium.com/@kittikawin_ball/why-you-should-stop-catching-all-exceptions-in-c-4d7efbbd71b6

Why catching all exceptions in .NET is risky?

How to Set a Proxy Using HttpClient in .NET With C#

https://medium.com/@datajournal/set-a-proxy-using-httpclient-dc0395cb9cc6

In this guide, I’ll show you how to set up a proxy using HttpClient in C#. It’s a key tool in .NET for handling HTTP requests, and by the…

The Fastest Way to Add JWT + Google Auth to Your ASP.NET Core API

https://doumer.me/add-jwt-authentication-to-asp-net-core/

A while ago, Microsoft released Identity endpoints it felt like godsend, until I realized that it wasn’t working with JWT tokens, instead, it used a different token type, and couldn’t be customized ea...

Integrating GSCP Prompting in a C# Application: A Practical Guide

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/integrating-gscp-prompting-in-a-c-sharp-application-a-practical-guide/

Implement GSCP in your C# app for structured AI reasoning, intent recognition, confidence scoring, and auditable decisions. Enhance UX with traceable prompts, JSON outputs, and adaptive session memory...

Integrating Automation Testing with CI/CD Pipelines

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/integrating-automation-testing-with-cicd-pipelines/

Integrating automation testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions ensures faster, reliable software delivery by enabling continuous validation, early bug detection, reduced manual effort, and s...

Boost SQL Server Performance in .NET: The Hybrid Index Strategy (Part 3)

https://itnext.io/boost-sql-server-performance-in-net-the-hybrid-index-strategy-part-3-ebaf40397ed2?source=rss------dotnet-5

Combine Indexed Views and Columnstore to Build Blazing-Fast Dashboards Without Rewriting Your ORM Logic Continue reading on ITNEXT »