The .NET News Daily Issue #262

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

With "the weekend" just a whisper away, here's your Thursday nudge to fine-tune that .NET prowess! Imagine steering a sleek sports car—each gear shift an article, propelling you toward coding mastery and the satisfaction of streamlined solutions. Today’s lineup promises to turn roadblocks into speed bumps, ensuring that your journey through the .NET landscape is as thrilling as it is efficient. Buckle up, hit the accelerator, and let's shift into high gear!

Today's Articles

DateTime and TimeSpan in C#: Handling Dates Without Headaches

https://medium.com/@kittikawin_ball/datetime-and-timespan-in-c-handling-dates-without-headaches-3a88dee3800b

Learn how to work with dates, times, and durations in C# using DateTime and TimeSpan.

How Prompt Engineering Changed the Way I Write Code

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/how-prompt-engineering-changed-the-way-i-write-code/

I took a prompt engineering course to master writing effective prompts for AI tools like ChatGPT. It transformed my coding workflow by improving AI collaboration, structured reasoning, and producing r...

Difference Between Task, async/await, and Threading in .NET

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/difference-between-task-asyncawait-and-threading-in-net/

This article explains the core differences between Task, async/await, and traditional Threading in .NET. Learn how they work, when to use each, and how they impact performance, scalability, and readab...

.NET 10 Preview 6: The Performance & Security Powerhouse You’ve Been Waiting For

https://blog.stackademic.com/net-10-preview-6-the-performance-security-powerhouse-youve-been-waiting-for-5c876fe64873

The momentum behind .NET continues its relentless march as Microsoft introduces .NET 10 Preview 6, propelling the development ecosystem… Continue reading on Stackademic »

45 Questions To Prepare for C# Interview

https://medium.com/@ajit34555/45-questions-to-prepare-for-c-interview-8283b76f291b

6 questions to unbox .NET Aspire

https://medium.com/@rositsafakalieva/6-questions-to-unbox-net-aspire-fb0196c5b1ac

1.What is .NET Aspire?

.NET MAUI Community Standup: Apple Intelligence with .NET

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeRGpBR3-3M

Chain of responsibility implementation in ASP .NET Core

https://medium.com/@alex.svs.fl/chain-of-responsibility-implementation-in-asp-net-core-fb4b2f0d08f2

Often we need to wrap request-handling logic with additional filters that should run before or after the main handler. This is where the…

Minimal APIs Cheatsheet (in ASP.NET Core)

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/minimal-apis-cheatsheet-in-asp-net-core/

Minimal APIs in .NET 6 simplify building lightweight web services with less code, ideal for microservices and prototypes. This guide explains setup, routing, DI, JSON handling, and best practices.

5 Copilot Chat Prompts .NET Devs Should Steal Today

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/5-copilot-chat-prompts-dotnet-devs-should-steal-today/

Discover 5 practical GitHub Copilot Chat prompts to boost .NET development productivity, from code optimization to security reviews. The post 5 Copilot Chat Prompts .NET Devs Should Steal Today appea...

Building an ASP.NET GridView with DatePicker Filter and WebMethod Dropdown

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/building-an-asp-net-gridview-with-datepicker-filter-and-webmethod-dropdown

Learn how to build a dynamic ASP.NET GridView with a DatePicker filter and a dropdown populated using WebMethod from SQL Server using C# and AJAX for real-time filtering.

How to Cut Your Cloud Bill in Half with Zero Code Changes in .NET Apps

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/how-to-cut-your-cloud-bill-in-half-with-zero-code-changes-in-net-apps-8c470c9bf08a

No refactors. No new features. Just smart config tuning. Here’s how I saved thousands in cloud costs by tweaking autoscaling, storage… Continue reading on .Net Programming »

The Hidden C# Trick That Turns Messy Try-Catch Blocks into Elegant, Maintainable Code

https://medium.com/@ashokreddy343/the-hidden-c-trick-that-turns-messy-try-catch-blocks-into-elegant-maintainable-code-629188ed181e

Learn how to build a custom Try-Catch attribute that centralizes error handling, reduces duplication, and keeps your focus on actual logic…

Mastering Async/Await in C#: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

https://medium.com/@rabbi.cse.sust.bd/mastering-async-await-in-c-common-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them-b6afec748b85

Mastering Async/Await in C#: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

What’s New in .NET 9: Performance and Features Review

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/whats-new-in-net-9-performance-and-features-review-060f56e1f539?source=rss------csharp-5

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

Framework to Build Safe and Trustworthy AI Agents

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/news/framework-to-build-safe-and-trustworthy-ai-agents

Autonomous AI agents are intelligent systems designed to perform tasks independently. They enhance productivity, enable automation, ensure security, and support ethical AI development across industrie...

Building Partial Page Updates in ASP.NET Using UpdatePanel — With and Without Master Pages

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/building-partial-page-updates-in-asp-net-using-updatepanel-with-and-without-master-pages

UpdatePanel offers an easy way to add AJAX-like behavior to your ASP.NET Web Forms without writing custom JavaScript. If you’re using Master Pages, just remember to centralize your ScriptManager and s...

Creating Smart Web Apps with Angular & C# (.NET Core) — Full Stack Development

https://msmcoretech.com/blogs/angular-with-csharp-web-applications

In 2025, full-stack development primarily involves building cohesive, scalable, smart web platforms rather than just writing both…

What’s New in GPT-5

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/whats-new-in-gpt-5/

Discover all the new features of GPT-5, including massive context size, reduced hallucinations, smarter coding, multi-model integration, and enterprise adoption. Learn how GPT-5 changes AI workflows a...

On .NET Live | Supercharge your SQL development with modern .NET

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

.NET 8 vs .NET 9: Migration Guide and Best Practices

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/net-8-vs-net-9-migration-guide-and-best-practices-46a2bb27bd0b

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

What Makes .NET Still a Top Choice for Enterprise App Development in 2025?

https://medium.com/@hellojatinsharma/what-makes-net-still-a-top-choice-for-enterprise-app-development-in-2025-41c54d2be09a

In a digital world that is shifting rapidly, enterprises have more and more frameworks and tools to choose from. In 2025, .NET is still…

Simplify Your Background Jobs in .NET with Hangfire

https://medium.com/@hansiniperera07/simplify-your-background-jobs-in-net-with-hangfire-cd7375bd23cf

A complete developer’s guide to mastering background jobs in .NET using Hangfire