The .NET News Daily Issue #286

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

Alright, all you .NET aficionados, it's the middle of the week, and some might say life is like a box of C# code—sometimes elegant, occasionally messy, but always a learning experience. As you navigate your mid-week adventures, we've assembled a collection of insights that'll make even the quirkiest bug feel like a walk in the park. So grab your favorite debugging snack, and let's unravel some code mysteries that are poised to tickle your Wednesday brain cells.

Today's Articles

How Do You Optimize Performance with LINQ Tricks?

https://medium.com/@sparklewebhelp/how-do-you-optimize-performance-with-linq-tricks-f0f993b311ab

LINQ (Language-Integrated Query) is one of the most powerful features in .NET.

Part 6 — GC in .NET 8 and Beyond: What’s New and What’s Next

https://medium.com/@hpultimatemedia/part-6-gc-in-net-8-and-beyond-whats-new-and-what-s-next-6930c314387f

The .NET Garbage Collector (GC) has come a long way — from basic memory cleanup to a finely tuned performance engine. With .NET 8…

Implementing API Versioning in ASP.NET Core

https://medium.com/@kittikawin_ball/implementing-api-versioning-in-asp-net-core-f516f5877ec3

Practical API versioning for Minimal APIs and MVC.

AspGoat: The First Intentionally Vulnerable modern ASP.NET Core App for OWASP Top 10

https://infosecwriteups.com/aspgoat-the-first-intentionally-vulnerable-modern-asp-net-core-app-for-owasp-top-10-d6037f7ac3f1

Most intentionally vulnerable applications we know and use for training like DVWA, Juice Shop, and WebGoat are written in PHP , Node.JS… Continue reading on InfoSec Write-ups »

How To Implement HttpClient in C# (4 Ways)

https://medium.com/@shreyans_padmani/how-to-implement-httpclient-in-c-4-ways-003523851820

HttpClient in .NET simplifies calling REST APIs by sending HTTP requests and receiving responses. It supports GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE…

Choosing the Right Dependency Injection Pattern in C#: Unit of Work vs. Repository

https://medium.com/@muskankumari00999.mk/choosing-the-right-dependency-injection-pattern-in-c-unit-of-work-vs-repository-95e255d9cb0c

When building applications in C#/.NET, especially with Entity Framework Core, many developers struggle with the right way to inject data…

Mastering C# Encapsulation: A Complete Guide for Beginners

https://medium.com/@tpointtechblog/mastering-c-encapsulation-a-complete-guide-for-beginners-9f2076a11209

When learning Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), one of the most important concepts is Encapsulation. It is the foundation of secure…

Why var isn’t Always Your Best Friend in C#

https://medium.com/@sweetondonie/why-var-isnt-always-your-best-friend-in-c-376f4f18735c

When I had just about a year of experience in IT, I thought using var everywhere made me look like a “pro” developer. It felt cool, short…

🕒 Handling Time Zones in .NET 6: Quartz.NET vs Hangfire for Scheduled Jobs

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/handling-time-zones-in-net-6-quartz-net-vs-hangfire-for-scheduled-jobs/

Struggling with time zones in .NET 6 scheduled tasks? This guide compares Quartz.NET and Hangfire for handling time-sensitive jobs. Learn how to schedule tasks at specific local times for users in dif...

Designing, Securing, and Optimizing SQL Server: A Realistic E-Commerce Example

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/designing-securing-and-optimizing-sql-server-a-realistic-e-commerce-example/

Learn schema design principles, indexing strategies for query tuning, and efficient ETL processes for data loading. Implement robust backup and recovery plans, secure your database with role-based acc...

Learning about C# ‘Garbage Collection’

https://medium.com/@sanchitvarshney/learning-about-c-garbage-collection-f34b606442f0

How .NET Handles Memory For You

How to orchestrate multi-tool AI workflows in .NET

https://roxeem.com/2025/09/12/how-to-orchestrate-multi-tool-ai-workflows-in-net/

Build robust AI multi-tool workflows in .NET. Chain tools, add telemetry, cache results, and orchestrate multi‑step tasks with DI.

Exception Handling in .NET

https://medium.com/@denis.bredikhin/exception-handling-in-net-59123c36240a

Practical Patterns for Maintainable Code

Plug into C# Interfaces: Understanding Contracts and Multiple Implementations with EV Chargers

https://dotnetfullstackdev.medium.com/plug-into-c-interfaces-understanding-contracts-and-multiple-implementations-with-ev-chargers-87de56a770f5

Let’s make interfaces the protagonist. We’ll build a real-world, non-boring setting: an EV-charging network with different charger vendors…

Serverless with Azure Functions in .NET

https://malshikay.medium.com/serverless-with-azure-functions-in-net-a40451500836

Serverless made simple for .NET developers

Async Task v/s Async void in C#: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters?

https://medium.com/@pavanpitthdiya/async-task-v-s-async-void-in-c-whats-the-difference-and-why-it-matters-19b53e7c10d8

When working with asynchronous programming in C#, one of the most common confusions is when to use async Task and when to use async void…

The Better Way to Configure Entity Framework Core

https://medium.com/@michaelmaurice410/the-better-way-to-configure-entity-framework-core-f6df681caa39

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

Difference Between .NET Core, .NET 5, .NET 6, .NET 7, and .NET 8

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/difference-between-net-core-net-5-net-6-net-7-and-net-8/

Understand the evolution of .NET! This guide breaks down the key differences between .NET Core, .NET 5, .NET 6, .NET 7, and .NET 8. Learn about their features, support lifecycles (LTS vs. current), pe...

Why .NET 8 remains the backbone of backend development in 2025 — fast, scalable, cloud-ready, and powered by AI

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/why-net-8-remains-the-backbone-of-backend-development-in-2025-fast-scalable/

.NET 8 solidifies its position as a leading backend development framework in 2025. Explore its speed, scalability, and cloud-readiness, enhanced by AI integration. Discover the latest features, perfor...

Part 8 — GC and AI: Memory Management for ML Workloads in .NET

https://medium.com/@hpultimatemedia/part-8-gc-and-ai-memory-management-for-ml-workloads-in-net-3b33f9ba221f

As AI and ML workloads grow in complexity, so do their memory demands. In this chapter, we explore how the .NET Garbage Collector (GC)…

💳 Case Study: How a Leading Bank Leveraged .NET Core and Azure to Solve a Critical Business Problem

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/case-study-how-a-leading-bank-leveraged-net-core-and-azure-to-solve-a-criti/

This case study details how a major bank overcame scalability and compliance challenges by migrating from a monolithic .NET Framework application to a .NET Core microservices architecture on Azure. Th...

From JSON files to Strongly Typed objects in ASP.NET Core

https://medium.com/@ayushsrivastava1374/from-json-files-to-strongly-typed-objects-in-asp-net-core-c24e4b3ea9a6

In this article, we’ll explore JSON file configuration in ASP.NET Core, demonstrating how to add custom JSON files, access their values…

Why default in C# is Smarter Than You Think

https://medium.com/@sweetondonie/why-default-in-c-is-smarter-than-you-think-172d74174d28

When I was about a year into coding, I saw default in C# for the first time and thought, “Oh, it just sets things to zero or null. Nothing…

C# Lambdas Part 3, Setting Parameters Up Front, and Mismatching Func and Action Definitions

https://nodogmablog.bryanhogan.net/2025/09/c-lambdas-part-3-setting-parameters-up-front-and-mismatching-func-and-action-definitions/

Over the years, I’ve written a few posts about Actions, Funcs, and how they work with lambdas. Simple Action and Action