8 NDepend Rules to Enforce Domain-Driven Design in .NET
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19 articles tagged .NET.
2026
2025
Mastering the C# Dispose Pattern
Reliable resource management in C# depends on IDisposable. Implementing it correctly cleans up unmanaged resources like file handles and connections, and prevents leaks.
What's New in C# 14: Null-Conditional Assignments
C# 14 adds null-conditional assignment, a feature that safely assigns values to properties or indexers without long chains of if statements.
What's New in C# 14: User-Defined Compound Assignments
C# 14 lets types define their own compound assignment operators, avoiding unnecessary object creation. The feature is explained along with the pitfalls to avoid.
Beyond the Random Class: Cryptographic Randomness in .NET 6+
Security-sensitive code needs true randomness. Here, .NET's RandomNumberGenerator class is used to produce cryptographically secure random values instead of Random.
2024
Introduction to Mapster in C#: Benefits and Quick Start Guide
Mapster is a high-performance object mapping library for .NET. A beginner-friendly introduction highlights the key features behind efficient data mapping in C#.
2022
Extension Methods in C#
Extension methods let C# developers add functionality to existing classes, even sealed third-party ones, without resorting to inheritance or wrapper classes.
2021
Logging .NET to AWS CloudWatch: Using NLog
NLog can ship .NET application logs straight to AWS CloudWatch. This guide covers installation, CloudWatch configuration, and settings for better performance.
Logging .NET to AWS CloudWatch: Using Serilog
Serilog can write .NET application logs to AWS CloudWatch. Setup, CloudWatch integration, and log settings for better performance are covered in detail.
Logging .NET to AWS CloudWatch: Understanding the basics using AWS SDK
The AWS SDK can send .NET application logs directly to CloudWatch. Log groups and streams are created, and log messages are sent programmatically, step by step.
Introduction to Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) in .NET with Autofac Interceptors
Aspect-Oriented Programming improves modularity and readability in .NET. Autofac interceptors are set up and used to apply AOP principles in practice.
2020
Three Methods to Convert Strings into Enums in C#
Three methods for converting strings into enums in C# are compared, with guidance on which approach best suits different performance and safety requirements.
Using Config.Net for .NET Application Configurations
Config.Net offers an interface-based way to manage settings in .NET and .NET Core applications with minimal boilerplate. A follow-up to the App.config article.
The Comprehensive Guide to Custom DateTime String Formats in C#
C# offers several ways to turn a DateTime into a string. Custom format specifiers give full control over the output, and each one is explained with examples.
2019
Cannot process file because of mark of the web error in Visual C# project
A build error caused by the Mark of the Web can block Visual Studio projects. Several fixes are covered, from unblocking files to more obscure solutions.
2018
Enabling CORS in Nancy
A single line of code in a Nancy module enables CORS, allowing a REST API built with Nancy to be called from JavaScript hosted on other domains.
Fixing "Class not registered" error in Sage CRM .NET pages
A July 2018 Windows update can break Sage CRM .NET pages with a "Class not registered" error. A small IIS authentication change resolves it.
Using Reflection to execute assemblies at runtime in C#
Reflection lets a C# application load DLL assemblies at runtime, extract methods from them, and execute those methods without compile-time references.
Creating Custom Configuration Sections in App.config
Custom configuration sections let a .NET app read structured settings from its App.config file. The classes needed to define and read them are demonstrated.