The .NET News Daily Issue #266

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

Who says Wednesdays can't be fun? As we cruise through the middle of the week, think of today as the vinyl record version of your .NET journey—scratches and harmonies included. This quirky mid-week edition serves up a selection that’s as eclectic as an 80s mixtape, featuring articles that promise to invigorate your problem-solving skills and stimulate your development creativity with a dash of nostalgia. So, whether you're optimizing your code or debugging like a true heavy metal enthusiast, let's transform 'hump day' into 'harmony day' with insights that last longer than a classic rock anthem.

Today's Articles

From Chaos to Clean Code : A .NET Case Study on Code Reviews & Git Discipline

https://medium.com/@jenilsojitra/from-chaos-to-clean-code-a-net-case-study-on-code-reviews-git-discipline-a3a980211dd2

Welcome to the wild world of .NET development, where code reviews and version control save the day (and sometimes your sanity)! In this…

On .NET Live - Compliance in .NET: The Right Way to Classify & Redact Data

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu-9-z11wyc

Join us for a deep dive into **compliance in .NET** with special guests **Mariam Aziz** and **Darius Letterman**, two of the engineers behind the `Microsoft.Extensions.Compliance.Abstractions` and `Mi...

The Better Way to Configure Entity Framework Core

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/the-better-way-to-configure-entity-framework-core-3619023cdd04

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

5 .NET Performance Tips to Make Your Apps Run Faster and Cleaner

https://blog.stackademic.com/5-net-performance-tips-to-make-your-apps-run-faster-and-cleaner-c7690187df72

Unlock hidden performance gains with easy-to-apply .NET coding best practices. Continue reading on Stackademic »

Bulk Inserts in .NET: Fast, Lock-Friendly with SqlBulkCopy

https://medium.com/@bhagyarana80/bulk-inserts-in-net-fast-lock-friendly-with-sqlbulkcopy-829ccc946292

Import millions of records in SQL Server with batching for maximum throughput and minimal locking.

Clean Code Approach in C#

https://medium.com/@kerimkkara/clean-code-approach-in-c-9b643d6e5d4b

Clean code is a concept that emphasizes writing code that is easy to read, understand, and maintain. The principles of clean code can be…

Building Your First High-Performance gRPC Server in C#-A Developer’s Complete Guide

https://medium.com/@bhargavkoya56/building-your-first-high-performance-grpc-server-in-c-a-developers-complete-guide-56c5582cc058

Modern applications demand speed, efficiency and seamless communication between distributed systems. While REST APIs have dominated the…

Async/Await Done Right in .NET for High-Throughput APIs

https://medium.com/@hadiyolworld007/async-await-done-right-in-net-for-high-throughput-apis-538bc169b165

Avoiding deadlocks and unlocking true concurrency in production-grade .NET services.

REST vs gRPC in .NET: Choosing the Right API Style for Your Backend

https://medium.com/@kittikawin_ball/rest-vs-grpc-in-net-choosing-the-right-api-style-for-your-backend-38dd801b500b

Compare REST and gRPC in ASP.NET Core with examples.

Logs That Tell the Full Story: CallerMemberName, CallerLineNumber, CallerFilePath

https://medium.com/codetodeploy/logs-that-tell-the-full-story-callermembername-callerlinenumber-callerfilepath-6975767a104c

Let’s be real — debug logs are supposed to be our lifesavers, but half the time they read like: “Something broke. Figure it out, champ.” Continue reading on CodeToDeploy : The Tech Digest »

What Is GitHub Copilot and How Can It Boost Your Productivity?

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/what-is-github-copilot-and-how-can-it-boost-your-productivity/

GitHub Copilot is an AI code completion tool that integrates directly into your development environment (IDE). It understands the context of the file you’re working on — including comments, variable n...

Top 5 Performance Benefits of Backend Frameworks Golang and .NET

https://medium.com/@ashleybing121/top-5-performance-benefits-of-backend-frameworks-golang-and-net-2ce99edcd439

Choosing a backend framework isn’t just a technical choice; it’s also a strategic one that has a direct effect on how well your app can…

Struct vs Class in C# — Beginner-Friendly Deep Dive

https://malshikay.medium.com/struct-vs-class-in-c-beginner-friendly-deep-dive-bcfc6e87b140

Struct VS Class in C#

Razor Pages vs MVC in ASP.NET Core — Strategic Selection 2025

https://blog.yaseerarafat.com/razor-pages-vs-mvc-in-asp-net-core-strategic-selection-2025-19496196be97

In 2025, choosing between Razor Pages and MVC in ASP.NET Core is more than a preference — it’s a strategic decision that affects…

Build Master-Detail Pages in ASP.NET Core MVC — Part 1

http://www.bipinjoshi.net/articles/805b4c48-c585-4ba8-b68c-0b6652a225c9.aspx

Master-detail pages are a staple in many web applications, offering a structured way to display and manage related data. Developers can implement these pages using various approaches—server-side, clie...

Mastering Common Table Expressions (CTEs) in SQL Server

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/mastering-common-table-expressions-ctes-in-sql-server/

This article explains SQL Server Common Table Expressions (CTEs), covering benefits, performance, best practices, and real-world examples, helping developers simplify complex queries, improve readabil...

A Beginner’s Guide to [HttpGet], [Route], and [ApiController] in ASP.NET Core

https://medium.com/@sweetondonie/a-beginners-guide-to-httpget-route-and-apicontroller-in-asp-net-core-b7ca0728f401

When I first started working with ASP.NET Core, I saw controller methods that were decorated with [HttpGet], [Route], [FromBody], and…

SQL Server CLR Integration: Development, Deployment, Security, Architecture, Patterns, and Real-World Use Cases

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/sql-server-clr-integration-development-deployment-security-architecture-pat/

Explore SQL Server CLR Integration’s power to bridge .NET and relational databases. Learn best practices, security, and real-world use cases to build scalable, secure, high-performance data-driven app...

25 Tools to Help You Manage Hybrid No-Code And Custom Code Stack

https://www.faciletechnolab.com//blog/25-tools-to-help-you-manage-hybrid-no-code-and-custom-code-stack/

Discover 25 powerful tools for founders and teams managing hybrid no-code + custom code applications. Streamline workflows, boost scalability, and improve collaboration.

Feature flags in .NET with IFeatureManager

https://medium.com/@yegor-sychev/feature-flags-in-net-with-ifeaturemanager-c08391f9fdeb?source=rss------csharp-5

IFeatureManager from the Microsoft.FeatureManagement package manages feature flags in .NET.

.NET : Build your own HybridCache!

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/net-build-your-own-hybridcache-5fa242635821

Mastering MCP Integration: Build AI-Powered Database Tools with .NET

https://medium.com/@deepmaininc/mastering-mcp-integration-build-ai-powered-database-tools-with-net-1894b58430d7

Have you ever wondered how to connect powerful AI models directly to your database and make them work for you?

Mastering API Pagination Methodology with the Microsoft Stack

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/mastering-api-pagination-methodology-with-the-microsoft-stack/

This comprehensive guide covers API pagination in ASP.NET Core, explaining methods like offset, cursor, token, and time-based pagination, plus best practices, performance tips, and real-world use case...