Ignore Null Values With AutoMapper
AutoMapper is a mapping library that helps us to convert one object type to another. While it offers incredible flexibility and convenience, dealing with null values within source objects can sometimes lead to unexpected issues. In this article, we will explore how...
Code Maze Weekly #190
Issue #190 of the Code Maze weekly. Check out what's new this week and enjoy the read. .NET and C# Top Picks RazorSlices - Razor Views with ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs [khalidabuhakmeh.com] Interested in using Minimal APIs with Razor Views?...
Using Keyed Services to Resolve Dependencies in .NET
In this article, we will look at keyed services - a new feature in .NET 8 that allows us to retrieve services by a given key. Understanding cookies is one of the key components of working with...
ConcurrentQueue in C#
In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the depths of the ConcurrentQueue class in C#. We'll delve into its fundamental concepts, its usage, and its role in ensuring thread safety while enabling parallelism. By the end, we'll have a comprehensive...
How to Perform Case-Insensitive Substring Search in C#
In this article, we will explore the techniques of performing case-insensitive substring search in C#, with the usage of the String.Contains() method, String.IndexOf() method, Regular Expressions, and LINQ in conjunction with String.Equals(). Additionally, we will...
How to Implement Audit Trail in ASP.NET Core Web API
In this article, we are going to look at different ways of implementing an audit trail in ASP.NET Core. So let's get going. How would you go about validating if a log message is written to the...
Global Exception Handling for MediatR Requests
In this article, we are going to dive into global exception handling within an ASP.NET Core Web API controller using the MediatR library. Particularly, we will focus on the MediatR way of handling exceptions. There is also another way of using Middlewares in ASP.NET...
Converting a Hexadecimal String to a Byte Array in C#
In this article, we will examine several techniques for converting a hexadecimal string to a byte array. In our previous article...
Refactoring Dispensables in C#
In this article, we will explore refactoring dispensables in C#. We'll focus on identifying code smells and enhancing our code through practical refactoring techniques. Modifying response headers in ASP.NET Core is pretty...
22 C# Best Practices
In the ever-evolving world of software development, writing clean and efficient code by using C# best practices is crucial. It not only enhances the maintainability of our codebase but also contributes to the overall success of our projects. In the upcoming sections,...
Database First Development With EF Core Power Tools
In this article, we'll explore EF Core Power Tools, a popular toolbox aimed at simplifying the development workflow when using Entity Framework Core in .NET applications. Its standout feature is the graphical user interface (GUI) it provides for reverse engineering...
Memory Optimization With ArrayPool in C#
In this article, we will learn how to achieve memory optimization in C# through the utilization of the ArrayPool class. We'll explore the significance of memory efficiency and validate its effectiveness via benchmarking, providing a comprehensive guide to enhance...
Using a Discard Variable in C#
In this article, we are going to learn about the differences between a discard variable and the usual variables in C#. We will also see some practical uses of a discard. [sc name="github"...