Decompiling the New C# 14 field Keyword
The IL code behind the C# 14 field keyword reveals how it removes property boilerplate, and which caveats matter before refactoring an existing codebase.
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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.
C# Null-Conditional (?.) & Null-Coalescing (??) Operators Explained
C#'s null-conditional and null-coalescing operators handle null values gracefully, resulting in cleaner and more robust code. Each is explained with examples.
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
Case-sensitive and Case-insensitive String Comparisons in PowerShell
PowerShell offers separate operators for case-sensitive and case-insensitive string comparisons, such as -eq, -ceq, -like, and -clike. Each is explained with examples.
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.
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
Getting AWS Lambda Environment Variables in all supported languages
Every language supported by AWS Lambda reads environment variables through its own native API. Code snippets for each are collected in one place, with no extra dependencies.