The .NET News Daily Issue #254

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

Swing open the garage door to another exciting week of .NET development! This Monday, we're shifting gears into high performance with a turbocharged mix of articles that'll keep your coding engines purring. Whether you're optimizing legacy systems or carving out something fresh and stylish, this newsletter’s your pit crew, ready to keep your expertise on track. So, tune those mental engines and coast through the brilliance we've assembled—your roadmap to a stellar .NET week starts now!

Today's Articles

Understanding C# Class Types: A Complete Guide for .Net Developers

https://itsshubhamk.medium.com/understanding-c-class-types-a-complete-guide-for-net-developers-1db12254d175

As a software engineer who’s spent 7+ years working with C# across various enterprise projects, I’ve learned that choosing the right class…

Security Best Practices in MERN Stack (2025 Guide)

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/security-best-practices-in-mern-stack-2025-guide/

Learn essential MERN stack security practices for 2025, including input validation, HTTPS, JWT auth, CSRF protection, secure headers, MongoDB access, and more to build safe, resilient full-stack appli...

When to Use var, dynamic, and object in C#

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/when-to-use-var-dynamic-and-object-in-c-02fc8f239653

A Hands-On Guide Continue reading on .Net Programming »

Mastering Swagger in ASP.NET Core (.NET 6/7/8)

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/mastering-swagger-in-asp-net-core-net-678/

Learn how to integrate and customize Swagger in your ASP.NET Core (.NET 6/7/8) API project using Swashbuckle. This guide covers setup, best practices, and practical tips to create clean, interactive A...

.NET Core vs .NET Framework: Key Differences and How to Choose the Right One

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/net-core-vs-net-framework-key-differences-and-how-to-choose-the-right-one/

As a developer or tech decision-maker, choosing the right .NET platform for your application is critical. Microsoft offers two primary frameworks: .NET Core and the .NET Framework. While they share a ...

Demystifying EF Core on .NET 9: From Models to Migrations

https://blog.stackademic.com/demystifying-ef-core-on-net-9-from-models-to-migrations-cde1656de541

I still remember la primera vez I ran a migration that nuked my prod database — it felt like launching un cohete sin paracaídas. EF Core… Continue reading on Stackademic »

MCP C# SDK Deep Dive

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

EF Core Performance Deep Dive: Advanced Optimization Techniques for Enterprise Applications

https://medium.com/@krativarshney7/ef-core-performance-deep-dive-advanced-optimization-techniques-for-enterprise-applications-8a2a386defdf

After optimizing Entity Framework Core performance across dozens of enterprise applications, I’ve discovered that the real performance…

Enhancing Analytical Queries with Semantic Kernel and In-Memory SQL Processing

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/ise/semantic-kernel-sql-processing/

Semantic Kernel in-memory SQL processing for analytical queries In today's world, large language models (LLMs) like Azure OpenAI's GPT models have significantly changed how users interact with data-dr...

Casting and Converting

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/casting-and-converting/

Learn how type casting works in Java, including primitive and object casting, upcasting, downcasting, and common pitfalls like ClassCastException with practical examples and inheritance-based scenario...

When (Not) to Use Middleware in ASP.NET Core

https://itnext.io/when-not-to-use-middleware-in-asp-net-core-0e5fcf2242ed?source=rss------csharp-5

Why putting everything in middleware can backfire — and how to get it right Continue reading on ITNEXT »

Deep Dive into async await .Net

https://medium.com/@raojay77/deep-dive-into-async-await-net-e7b421080e14

Lately I’ve been trying to improve my async await comprehension in .net

Rate Limiting(From Theory to Code): A Complete Guide for Backend Developers

https://medium.com/@ahmedfawzielarabi98/rate-limiting-from-theory-to-code-a-complete-guide-for-backend-developers-99f90cd7ed07

Introduction

️‍♂️ Events and Delegates in C# — Explained Like You’re a Security System

https://medium.com/@sweetondonie/️-️-events-and-delegates-in-c-explained-like-youre-a-security-system-87a28f9e2cae

When you’re new to software development, even simple things can feel like encrypted puzzles. For me, delegates and events in C# were just…

AI & .NET in Finance: Improving Cybersecurity and Customer Engagement

https://medium.com/@aspiresoftware/ai-net-in-finance-improving-cybersecurity-and-customer-engagement-bc8a46089e27

In today’s fast-moving digital world, the finance industry is constantly evolving. Customers now expect seamless, secure, and personalized…

Scheduling Messages with Brighter V10 and Hangfire

https://medium.com/@actor-swe/scheduling-messages-with-brighter-v10-and-hangfire-30f306270dc8

In previous articles, I covered Brighter V10 RC1 and using PostgreSQL as a messaging gateway. One of Brighter’s key features is message…

Build your own Static Code Analysis tool in .NET by knowing how Assembly, Type, MethodInfo, ParameterInfo work.

https://www.code4it.dev/blog/assembly-type-methodinfo-parameterinfo/

Why buy a whole tool when you can build your own? Learn how the Type system works in .NET, and create your own minimal type analyser.

Session vs Token-Based Authentication in MERN: When to Use What

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/session-vs-token-based-authentication-in-mern-when-to-use-what/

Learn how authentication works in the MERN stack. Understand session vs token-based methods, use of JWT, cookies, security practices, and when to choose each approach for building secure web applicati...

How to Build an E-commerce Application Using .NET 9

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/how-to-build-an-e-commerce-application-using-net-9-ef02dd9f61fb

If you want the full source code, download it from this link: https://www.elitesolutions.shop/

Global Error Handling in .NET 9

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/global-error-handling-in-net-9-a0c1f416c4a5

If you want the full source code, download it from this link: https://www.elitesolutions.shop/

.Net Framework, .Net Core, .Net — What’s the difference?

https://medium.com/@dharinibalasubramaniam/net-framework-net-core-net-whats-the-difference-54126b9b87dc

.Net Framework

Behind the Scenes: Why Developers Love the Folder Structure in This SaaS Boilerplate

https://bizsoltech.medium.com/behind-the-scenes-why-developers-love-the-folder-structure-in-this-saas-boilerplate-6bfb26aa59e2

A clean and predictable folder structure might seem like a small detail — until you’re weeks deep into development, adding new features…

Collections in C#: From Arrays to Advanced Generics for Professional Developers

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/collections-in-c-sharp-from-arrays-to-advanced-generics-for-professional-developers/

This article provides a clear and practical overview of the most common C# collections, including arrays, lists, dictionaries, queues, stacks, and sets. It explains their key features and use cases wi...

Your IP Whitelist Isn’t Security — The Microsoft Zero Trust Guide for .NET Developers

https://blog.devgenius.io/your-ip-whitelist-isnt-security-the-microsoft-zero-trust-guide-for-net-developers-cd07d9082589

How Microsoft Engineers Secure .NET Apps — And Why You Can’t Afford Not To Continue reading on Dev Genius »