The .NET News Daily Issue #264

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

Who says Monday can't be exhilarating? As seasoned .NET developers, we know that the start of the week is prime time for transforming caffeine into code—and inspiration into innovation. This Monday, we're unleashing a collection of top-tier articles curated for the developer who has seen it all but knows there's always more on the horizon. So gear up and let the brew of fresh insights and seasoned expertise rev up your .NET journey today.

Today's Articles

Build Next-Gen AI Apps with .NET and Azure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdJd9fnFlGU

10 Real-World Ways to Make Your EF Core Queries Faster

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/10-real-world-ways-to-make-your-ef-core-queries-faster-b551c846676d

When I first started using Entity Framework Core, I loved how simple it was. I didn’t need to write SQL. I could just write C# code and… Continue reading on .Net Programming »

Structured Logging in .NET: Why You Should Avoid String Interpolation

https://mariemoalla.medium.com/structured-logging-in-net-why-you-should-avoid-string-interpolation-e14f3fed7b31

It’s easy to overlook how small differences in logging syntax can affect performance, log structure, and searchability.

Running .NET in the browser without Blazor

https://andrewlock.net/running-dotnet-in-the-browser-without-blazor/

In this post I show how to run .NET in your browser without using Blazor, and instead rely on lower-level abstractions provided by [JSImport] and [JSExport]

Minimal APIs in .NET: The Beginner-Friendly Gateway I Wish I Found Sooner

https://medium.com/@sweetondonie/minimal-apis-in-net-the-beginner-friendly-gateway-i-wish-i-found-sooner-5c728a804797

When I first entered the .NET world, I was overwhelmed by the amount of boilerplate code I had to write just to display “Hello, World”…

C# and .NET: A Hands-On Guide to Repository + Unit of Work Pattern

https://medium.com/@kerimkkara/c-and-net-a-hands-on-guide-to-repository-unit-of-work-pattern-f94f4a88973d?source=rss------dotnet-5

1) Why Repository? Why Unit of Work?

The 2-Line Change That Made Our .NET App Pass the OWASP Top 10 Audit

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/the-2-line-change-that-made-our-net-app-pass-the-owasp-top-10-audit-1247d2cca9c2

We didn’t rewrite endpoints. We didn’t refactor middleware. Just two lines and one vault check saved our .NET app from a major security… Continue reading on .Net Programming »

Get Started with Your .NET Projects in Minutes

https://medium.com/@sanchitvarshney/get-started-with-your-net-projects-in-minutes-97e6b1f4b0b7

Forget About Boiler Plate

🔴 VS Code - Let it cook - Ep 12 - Beast mode is here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Muxg3xhRLo

GPT-5 Now Available in Visual Studio

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/gpt-5-now-available-in-visual-studio/

We’re excited to share that GPT-5, OpenAI’s latest frontier model, is now rolling out in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio. GPT-5 offers faster responses and even better performance for writing and und...

⚙️ When Threads Collide: A Real-World Dive into TaskScheduler and IAsyncEnumerable in C#

https://medium.com/codetodeploy/%EF%B8%8F-when-threads-collide-a-real-world-dive-into-taskscheduler-and-iasyncenumerable-in-c-ff0d603ae5ba?source=rss------dotnet-5

“Everything was working fine until… it wasn’t.” That’s how most async bugs introduce themselves in production. Continue reading on CodeToDeploy »

From No-Code MVP to Enterprise SaaS: A Founder’s Playbook

https://www.faciletechnolab.com//blog/from-no-code-mvp-to-enterprise-saas-a-founder-s-playbook/

A step-by-step guide for founders to scale their no-code MVP into a robust enterprise SaaS product without losing momentum.

Mastering EF Core: A Deep Dive into High-Performance Data Access for Modern .NET Developers

https://blog.yaseerarafat.com/mastering-ef-core-a-deep-dive-into-high-performance-data-access-for-modern-net-developers-efef3e1c0c24

Dive beyond CRUD with EF Core mastery. Debug, optimize, and architect like a pro in a vivid neon-lit future of data-driven development.

The One Configuration Mistake That Breaks .NET Apps at Scale

https://blog.devgenius.io/the-one-configuration-mistake-that-breaks-net-apps-at-scale-63a35ff18ad6

(And How We Can Actually Fix It) Continue reading on Dev Genius »

Can Non-Technical People Do Prompt Engineering?

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/can-non-technical-people-do-prompt-engineering/

Prompt engineering isn’t just for coders. Learn how non-technical professionals can master prompt engineering for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to improve productivity and creativity.

Authentication and Authorization in ASP.NET Core: A Comprehensive Guide 2025

https://medium.com/@kerimkkara/authentication-and-authorization-in-asp-net-core-a-comprehensive-guide-2025-84ff96df7264?source=rss------dotnet-5

ASP.NET Core has come a long way in simplifying authentication and authorization. In 2025, with modern security demands, understanding…

VS Code For Non-Developers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQV8uEzgxHo

Chaining Prompts in C#: Sequential Reasoning with LangChain

https://medium.com/@matias.paulo84/chaining-prompts-in-c-sequential-reasoning-with-langchain-bf43e41a1438

In the previous post, we explored how to use templated prompts in C# to structure inputs for large language models. While this is a…

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https://medium.com/@supraja.tangella/-2cdd41376c71

I replaced the manual Cosmos DB setup with 3 CLI commands — saved 2 days.

Cancelling Asynchronous Requests in a React & .NET Application

https://medium.com/@jaustinjr.blog/cancelling-asynchronous-requests-in-a-react-net-application-2417297aa935

And what to consider for UI/UX when applying asynchronous logic.

Supercharge Your .NET 8 Applications with Smart Caching Strategies

https://medium.com/c-sharp-programming/supercharge-your-net-8-applications-with-smart-caching-strategies-73481a0af82e

Performance is the silent hero of user experience. When your application responds instantly to user requests, users don’t notice — and… Continue reading on .Net Programming »

Entity Framework Core Tip: When to use .Include() vs .Select()

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/entity-framework-core-tip-when-to-use-include-vs-select

When querying in Entity Framework Core, both.Include() and .Select() can help shape your data — but they serve different purposes.

.NET 10: Fortifying the Future with Post-Quantum Cryptography and Enhanced Observability

https://medium.com/@csmax/net-10-fortifying-the-future-with-post-quantum-cryptography-and-enhanced-observability-2b08ae1253ca

The landscape of digital security is constantly evolving, and with the advent of powerful quantum computers on the horizon, the need for…

CleanArchitecture: Clean Architecture & Onion Architecture in .NET

https://medium.com/@tolgasoykan004/cleanarchitecture-clean-architecture-onion-architecture-in-net-8dc7e5a9d0ca

A concise, practical guide to Clean and Onion architectures and how my project “CleanArchitecture” helps .NET teams ship maintainable…