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How to Implement HybridCache in .NET using C# – A Better Caching Strategy

Introduction After covering essential caching concepts in my article about in-memory caching and exploring distributed solutions with Redis caching, it’s time to discover a powerful new approach that combines the best of both worlds: HybridCache. The .NET team has introduced HybridCache as an innovative solution that addresses common caching challenges. This new caching strategy intelligently combines in-memory caching’s speed […]

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How to Use Output Caching for Faster Results in ASP.NET Core Minimal API

Introduction In modern web development, performance optimization is crucial for delivering exceptional user experiences. While traditional caching mechanisms like Response Caching have served us well, ASP.NET Core introduces a more powerful and flexible solution: Output Caching. This new middleware represents a significant evolution in how we handle caching in web applications, offering enhanced control and efficiency. […]

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Using CancellationTokens in .NET Minimal APIs: Boost Performance and Responsiveness

Introduction: Why Responsiveness Matters in Modern .NET Applications In today’s world of modern software development, creating responsive and high-performing applications isn’t just a luxury it’s a necessity. Whether you’re building REST APIs, web applications, or microservices, chances are you’re working with asynchronous operations. These operations are often long-running and involve expensive tasks like database queries, external […]

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CodeSwissKnife for iPad – Focus on Productivity with Secure, Offline Developer Tools CodeSwissKnife for iPad is the ultimate developer utility designed to enhance productivity and simplify essential tasks. By bringing together powerful tools in one offline application, it ensures your data remains secure on your own device free from the risks of online services. Key […]

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Getting Started with AI in .NET: A Simple Guide to Microsoft.Extensions.AI

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, integrating AI capabilities into .NET applications has become a game-changer. As a developer with a passion for exploring new technologies, I’ve delved into the world of Large Language Models (LLMs) and discovered how Microsoft.Extensions.AI can streamline this process. Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how developers build intelligent […]

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Track and Monitor Your ASP.NET Core Minimal API with OpenTelemetry

Introduction: Observability Made Easy with OpenTelemetry In modern software development, especially in distributed systems, understanding how your application behaves in real time is crucial. This is where observability comes in. Observability allows you to monitor, analyze, and diagnose the performance of your application transparently, without disrupting its primary operations. Unlike traditional debugging, which can be invasive, observability […]

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Localization in ASP.NET Core: Make Your Minimal APIs Multilingual

Introduction In today’s world of software development, where applications are built for global audiences, supporting multiple languages is no longer optional, it’s a necessity. Professional and production-grade applications must cater to diverse users, each preferring to interact with software in their own language. While developers often focus on making the front-end multilingual, it’s equally important […]

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Fluent Assertions Licensing Changes: How to Lock NuGet to Version 7.0.0 for .NET Developers

Introduction Yesterday, the .NET development community was hit with unexpected news Fluent Assertions, the popular library for writing cleaner and more expressive assertions in unit tests, has changed its licensing model starting from version 8.0. This marks a significant shift from the Apache 2.0 open-source license to a new Standard License. With this change, users […]

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How to Use Response Caching for Faster Results in ASP.NET Core Minimal API

Introduction In modern web applications, performance is a key factor for both user satisfaction and system efficiency. One highly effective technique to enhance performance is response caching. With response caching, browsers or other clients store a copy of a server’s response locally. When the same resource is requested again, the cached version is served instantly. This […]

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