The .NET News Daily Issue #87

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

Author

Jasen Fici
December 11, 2024

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition, where we neither confirm nor deny the existence of our mid-week coding cat naps. Today, we’ve got a byte-packed adventure that blends the elegance of .NET with the rebellious spirit of '90s rock—because who says pragmatism can’t have a little fun? Get ready to scroll through expertly curated articles that promise to sharpen your tools, keep your projects rolling, and perhaps add a little flair to your seasoned developer arsenal. Grab your favorite caffeinated beverage, and let’s see what’s orchestrating more action—your keyboard or your imagination!

Today's Articles

ModuleHandle
ModuleHandle

The ModuleHandle struct in .NET Core is a part of the System namespace and provides a way to interact with the metadata of a module. Here… Continue reading on Medium »

 
Advent of Code: A Learning Journey in F # Day 2
 
.env in .NET
.env in .NET

Connecting the Dots Continue reading on Medium »

 
Why .NET MAUI is the Future of App Development
Why .NET MAUI is the Future of App Development

.NET MAUI simplifies cross-platform app development with a single project structure, shared codebase, and support for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. Build modern apps using XAML, C#, and native API...

 
Defensive Programming with Nullable Reference Types in C# 8
Defensive Programming with Nullable Reference Types in C# 8

Defensive programming is a crucial practice for building robust, resilient, and maintainable systems. With the introduction of Nullable… Continue reading on Medium »

 
How to use Copilot for Code Refactoring
How to use Copilot for Code Refactoring

I share GitHub Copilot tips every few days, if you are new to the series, below I have linked some of the previous tips. In this article, I am sharing a tip about using GitHub Copilot for code refacto...

 
Debunking the Myth: Why Replacing FirstOrDefault is Unnecessary and Misunderstood
Debunking the Myth: Why Replacing FirstOrDefault is Unnecessary and Misunderstood

In software development, there’s a persistent myth that using FirstOrDefault in LINQ is inefficient and should be replaced by alternatives… Continue reading on Medium »

 
How Clean Architecture Transforms .NET Projects!
How Clean Architecture Transforms .NET Projects!

Are you struggling with scalability and maintainability in your .NET projects? Continue reading on Medium »

 
Exception Handling in C# 9.0
Exception Handling in C# 9.0

Exception handling in C# 9.0 ensures applications can manage unexpected errors gracefully, improving stability and user experience. This includes using try, catch, finally, and throw for structured er...

 
Goodbye Swagger: How .NET 9 is Redefining API Documentation
Goodbye Swagger: How .NET 9 is Redefining API Documentation

Explore the changes in .NET 9 API documentation as Swagger is removed from templates. Learn about alternatives like Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi, NSwag, and custom UIs to adapt workflows and ensure se...

 
Investigate Thread Pool Starvation with .NET Events Viewer
Investigate Thread Pool Starvation with .NET Events Viewer

How to use dotnet-trace and .NET Events Viewer to investigate a thread pool starvation. Continue reading on Criteo Tech Blog »

 
Master Advanced LINQ Techniques in C#: A Developer’s Guide to Writing Efficient Code
Master Advanced LINQ Techniques in C#: A Developer’s Guide to Writing Efficient Code

Unlock the full potential of LINQ with advanced methods, custom operators, and performance optimization techniques for modern C# apps. Continue reading on Write A Catalyst »

 
Introducing the Copy Git Permalink Feature in Visual Studio 17.12
Introducing the Copy Git Permalink Feature in Visual Studio 17.12

We are excited to announce the release of the Copy Git Permalink feature in Visual Studio 17.12. This new functionality streamlines the process of sharing code references, enhancing collaboration and ...