The .NET News Daily Issue #255

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

It's Tuesday, the thoughtful sibling among weekdays, inviting us to pause, reflect, and refine our .NET skills. Today, we delve deep, much like classic films—rich, layered, and rewarding upon closer inspection. This edition is packed with articles designed to challenge your perspective and enhance your expertise, promising revelations akin to discovering a forgotten gem in a box of old vinyl. So, grab your favorite brew, settle in, and let today's insights add a touch of polish to your developer toolkit.

Today's Articles

The Importance of Unit Testing in C#

https://medium.com/@sanchitvarshney/the-importance-of-unit-testing-in-c-821b3a76ee5a

Why It’s More than Just a Best Practice

How AI Cleaned Up My Blog with Custom Chat in VS Code

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qvD7O_7YV9g

15 .NET Core Interview Questions That Separate Senior Developers From the Rest

https://medium.com/codeelevation/15-net-core-interview-questions-that-separate-senior-developers-from-the-rest-8152c1543c19

.NET Core interviews can be deceptively simple — until they’re not. If you’re aiming to land a senior developer role, knowing just the… Continue reading on CodeElevation »

These 10 .NET Coding Habits Separate Senior Developers from the Rest

https://blog.stackademic.com/these-10-net-coding-habits-separate-senior-developers-from-the-rest-a438646ac84f

Making your .NET applications more efficient is crucial for delivering fast, responsive software that can handle scale and provide… Continue reading on Stackademic »

Securing Data in Transit: A Guide to Hybrid AES & RSA Encryption & Decryption in React +.NET

https://medium.com/@rajputharsh7999/securing-data-in-transit-a-guide-to-hybrid-aes-rsa-encryption-decryption-in-react-net-7bdfe4919472

Ever sent a postcard? Anyone who handles it can read your message. Sending unencrypted data across the web is pretty similar. In modern…

Is this the best REST API Client in .NET?

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/is-this-the-best-rest-api-client-in-net-01d2b68ca3b8

Let’s discuss Refit 👇 Continue reading on .Net Programming »

They Laughed at My “No JWT” Rule — Until Our Breach Post‑Mortem Went Viral (for the Right Reasons)

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/they-laughed-at-my-no-jwt-rule-until-our-breach-post-mortem-went-viral-for-the-right-reasons-3e427244463a

Everyone told us we needed OAuth2 and signed tokens. Continue reading on .Net Programming »

C# StringBuilder Pool: The Ultimate Hack for Faster String Operations

https://medium.com/@nagarajvela/c-stringbuilder-pool-the-ultimate-hack-for-faster-string-operations-36110f94292e

Optimize string operations in C# using StringBuilder Pool.

A CTO’s Roadmap to Modernizing Legacy Systems with .NET 8 & Azure

https://www.faciletechnolab.com//blog/a-cto-s-roadmap-to-modernizing-legacy-systems-with-net-8-azure/

A step-by-step guide for CTOs to modernize legacy systems using .NET 8 and Microsoft Azure. Learn strategy, tools, timelines, and expected ROI.

Best Practices for Implementing JWT Auth in .NET Core and React

https://www.faciletechnolab.com//blog/best-practices-for-implementing-jwt-auth-in-net-core-and-react/

Master secure JWT authentication for .NET Core APIs and React frontends. Learn battle-tested implementation strategies, avoid critical security flaws, and implement best practices for enterprise-grade...

5 C# Features That Instantly Expose Junior Devs

https://blog.stackademic.com/5-c-features-that-instantly-expose-junior-devs-b126030c132e

If you’re not using these, someone senior will notice. Continue reading on Stackademic »

.NET Architecture Alert: Mastering Interfaces for Top-Notch Scalability

https://medium.com/@yaseer.arafat/net-architecture-alert-mastering-interfaces-for-top-notch-scalability-3201f3e594d9

Not just theory — this post dives into how C# developers make real decisions between interfaces and abstract classes, especially with…

Create a Personal Budget Tracker in C# Using JSON and Console UI

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/create-a-personal-budget-tracker-in-c-sharp-using-json-and-console-ui/

In this article, we will build a simple personal budget tracker using C# with a clean console UI and JSON for persistent storage. This beginner-friendly project helps users understand file handling, d...

Don’t Let Nulls Haunt Your Game: A Fun Look at Null Handling in C#

https://medium.com/@sonusprocks/dont-let-nulls-haunt-your-game-a-fun-look-at-null-handling-in-c-b9a77a229ec9

“Is your code haunted by the ghosts of uninitialized variables?

Migrating a legacy Windows application to Enterprise SaaS

https://www.faciletechnolab.com//blog/migrating-a-legacy-windows-application-to-enterprise-saas/

Many enterprises still rely on aging Windows applications that no longer scale. This guide walks IT leaders through a proven roadmap to migrate legacy apps to modern, cloud-native SaaS platforms.

5 C# Tricks Microsoft Hopes You Never Learn

https://blog.stackademic.com/5-c-tricks-microsoft-hopes-you-never-learn-769dd7d29911

These language features rewrite everything you thought you knew about .NET. Continue reading on Stackademic »

Implementing Clean Architecture in .NET

https://medium.com/predict/implementing-clean-architecture-in-net-95dccc54f875

Overview Continue reading on Predict »

.NET Engineers, Evolve or Fade — Your AI Survival Guide

https://towardsdev.com/net-engineers-evolve-or-fade-your-ai-survival-guide-c3740b7436e7

🧠 Why Every .NET Developer Must Become AI-Native — Before It’s Too Late Continue reading on Towards Dev »

Data-Driven Testing with Playwright

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/data-driven-testing-with-playwright/

Data-driven testing allows you to run the same test logic with multiple sets of input data. This is especially useful for validating: - Login scenarios - Form submissions - Search filters - Edge case ...

Load Balancing in .NET Microservices

https://medium.com/@karthikns999/load-balancing-in-net-microservices-5c6652c865fe

Mastering Request Distribution and Scalability in .NET Microservices

Unlocking High-Speed Messaging in .NET: The Library You Shouldn’t Ignore

https://medium.com/@tejaswini.nareshit/unlocking-high-speed-messaging-in-net-the-library-you-shouldnt-ignore-a31e081bdce7

In the world of enterprise-grade applications and microservices, high-speed message processing is no longer optional — it’s essential…

5 Reasons .NET is Ideal for Building Secure Fintech Apps

https://medium.com/@zara.johnson/5-reasons-net-is-ideal-for-building-secure-fintech-apps-510c320ab013

In 2025, fintech companies are racing to roll out smarter, faster, and more secure digital solutions.

Mastering LINQ in C#: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

https://medium.com/@hansiniperera07/mastering-linq-in-c-tips-tricks-and-pitfalls-1eef507a575e

Unlock the full power of LINQ in C# with advanced techniques, practical examples, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Clean Architecture for C#

https://medium.com/@sanchitvarshney/clean-architecture-for-c-e0c6d00270a5

Why It’s Important 💡