File Access Modifier in C#
In this article, we will learn about the File Access Modifier in C#. We will focus on what problems it solves and how to use it. ...
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Hexagonal Architectural Pattern in C#
In this article, we are going to describe the hexagonal architectural pattern. We will explain its structure, where it came from, and its advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, we will demonstrate its implementation in C#. [sc name="github"...
How to Insert and Return Inserted Identity With Dapper
In this article, we will learn how to insert a record in an SQL database and return the inserted identity using Dapper. Let's begin!...
Local Functions in C#
In this article, we will learn about the local functions in C#. We'll explore the significance of local functions and how we can create them. Furthermore, we will discuss the best practices and compare them with lambda expressions. [sc name="github"...
How To Read the Request Body in ASP.NET Core Web API
ASP.NET Core offers a versatile request-response pipeline, allowing seamless customization and intervention. Managing incoming requests to read the request body in an ASP.NET Core Web API application is a common and crucial task. There are multiple methods and...
How to Determine the Operating System in .NET Core
In this article, we are going to find out how to determine the operating system of a computer on which our .NET Core application is running. [sc name="github" url="https://github.com/CodeMazeBlog/CodeMazeGuides/tree/main/dotnet-base-libraries/DetermineOperatingSystem"...
How to Use Request Timeouts Middleware in ASP.NET Core
In this article, we'll explore what the request timeouts middleware in ASP.NET Core does, how we can use it, as well as some advanced features we can leverage. [sc name="github"...
How to Check if a File Is in Use With C#
File manipulation is a common and broad thing in the .NET world and in some cases can lead to certain exceptions. In this article, we will focus on files already in use, and see how we can avoid it. [sc name="github"...
REST vs WebSockets in C#
Generally, REST and WebSockets are both means of ensuring communication between two or more applications. In this article, we are going to look into them in detail to understand their individual strengths, and weaknesses and when to choose one over the other. [sc...
The Differences Between Quartz.NET and Hangfire
There are many scenarios for background tasks, ranging from a task that runs for a long time to perhaps an operation that needs to be retried multiple times if it fails, and many other scenarios in between. In this article, we will discuss the differences between...
Introduction to .NET and C# – Differences, Structure, SDK, Runtime, Compilation
Software development stands at the forefront of innovation in today's fast-paced digital era, where technology continues to reshape our world. In this article, we will delve into the intricate details that define .NET and C#. We will demystify the core concepts,...
ConcurrentStack in C#
In this article, we will take a closer look at the .NET collection ConcurrentStack. As software development evolves, multi-threading has become essential for efficient, scalable applications. However, managing concurrent operations, especially due to thread-safety...
Using Static Anonymous Functions in C#
In this article, we'll review static anonymous functions, which were introduced in C# 9. To understand how they can improve our code, we should first have a look at non-static anonymous methods and lambda expressions. Let's see what happens, as far as memory...
Standard and Custom Numeric Format Strings in .NET
In this article, we will look at the different standard and custom numeric format strings in .NET. Additionally, we will look at the support for the numeric format strings. [sc name="github"...
How to Get a Database Row as JSON Using Dapper
In this article, we will explore how to retrieve a database row as JSON using Dapper in the context of an ASP.NET Core Web API project. Our focus will be on data retrieval and serialization. We'll exclude discussions of the intricacies of Dapper itself and the setup...
How to Use Interceptors in C# 12
In C# 12, interceptors are a new experimental compiler feature that enables rerouting specific method calls to different code. Typically, developers use interceptors with code generators to modify the behavior of existing code without altering the code itself. In this...
Pipes and Filters Architectural Pattern in C#
As the popular saying suggests, "Divide and Rule", the same principle can be applied in software development. There is an architectural pattern known as "Pipes and Filters", which is used to accomplish just that. The idea is to break down a complex task into smaller...
Read and Write Windows Registry in C#
In this article, we will learn what Windows Registry is, how we can work with it in .NET Core, and how we can read and write Windows Registry in C#. After that, we will explore some advanced use cases of the Windows Registry. [sc name="github"...
Event-Driven Architecture in C#
Event-driven architecture is a powerful pattern for building scalable, responsive, and loosely coupled systems. In this article, we will look into event-driven architecture in C#. We'll explore what the pattern is, its use cases, and its advantages through examples....
Comparing ForEach Method and Foreach Statement in C#
In this article, we'll delve into the world of C# iteration and explore the pros and cons of both the time-tested foreach statement and the relatively unknown ForEach() method. [sc name="github"...