Newsletters

Performant text processing in C#

April 09, 2017

In this issue, explore performant text processing in C#, uncover the essence of TDD in .NET Core, demystify C# 7 deconstruction, and discover the new .NET Framework 4.7. Dive into the .NET API Browser for all your API needs.

Simple WPF Reporting

April 02, 2017

This week's issue features easy WPF reporting, a guide to CoreCLR source code, insights on dynamic class generation in .NET, handling metadata attributes, and a handy library for parsing command line arguments.

A Tour of Default Interface Methods for C# ("traits")

March 26, 2017

This week’s newsletter explores C#'s default interface methods, the actor model in Akka.NET, ASP.NET Core request pipelines, array sorting in .NET, and unit testing in ASP.NET Core. Dive in for insights and practical examples.

New Features in C# 7.0

March 19, 2017

This week, explore the exciting new features of C# 7.0, including tuples and pattern matching for cleaner code. Plus, learn about deploying ASP.NET Core apps with ZEIT and the benefits of Visual Studio 2017's Live Unit Testing.

Tips and Tricks to Build High Performance, Highly Available .NET Database Application

March 12, 2017

This week’s issue highlights tips for building high-performance .NET database apps, explores an innovative C# OS, announces Visual Studio 2017, and discusses real-time application monitoring for effective error management.

Choosing centralized logging and monitoring system

March 05, 2017

This week’s newsletter explores centralized logging for telemetry, running WordPress on .NET with Peachpie, a new range operator proposal, and insights on database migrations in .NET Core. Discover these intriguing topics.

Penny Pinching in the Cloud: Running and Managing LOTS of Web Apps on a single Azure App Service

February 26, 2017

This week’s newsletter highlights efficient cloud management with Azure, dives into the ins and outs of GetHashCode in .NET, explores real-time ASP.NET Core middleware, and uncovers exciting features in Visual Studio 2017. Don’t miss it.

Common Multithreading Mistakes in C# - III: Unsafe Assumptions

February 19, 2017

This week, dive into common C# multithreading mistakes, the FOR vs. FOREACH debate, the ReadLine library, a look back at .NET's evolution, and celebrate .NET's 15th birthday.

How to install .NET Core on Raspberry Pi

February 12, 2017

This week, dive into Raspberry Pi with .NET Core, explore real-time heart rate visualization, dynamic NHibernate queries, WCF for ONVIF devices, and the CLR's initialization process. Get inspired and learn something new.

How to capture a variable in C# and not to shoot yourself in the foot

February 05, 2017

This issue dives into C# variable capture nuances, local functions with C# 7, .NET updates, and a candid discussion on migrating from .NET Core back to the .NET Framework. Stay informed and enhance your coding skills.

Azure in Plain English

January 29, 2017

This week’s newsletter explores exciting .NET topics. Dive into image processing techniques, embedded database performance comparisons, significant GC changes in .NET 4.6.2, and the inner workings of .NET delegates. Don’t miss out.

Analysing Pause times in the .NET GC

January 22, 2017

In this issue, explore the latest insights on .NET GC pause times, enhance your C# skills with free courses, and discover the simplicity of .NET Core APIs and new features in C# 7.0. Perfect for developers looking to level up.

Bundling in .NET Core MVC Applications with webpack

January 15, 2017

This week's issue highlights bundling in .NET Core MVC applications with webpack, explores cross-platform graphics in .NET Core, and simplifies .NET Standard concepts. Plus, discover useful patterns for .NET developers.

In-memory C# compilation (and .dll generation) using Roslyn

January 08, 2017

This week’s issue features innovative C# techniques, from in-memory compilation with Roslyn to enhancing response times in web design. Plus, explore ASP.NET Core templates, command line building, and solving puzzles with LINQ.

Why .NET Technologies Are Powering our Application

January 01, 2017

In this issue, explore the power of .NET technologies, dive into a blog series on ASP.NET Core, discuss the state of WPF, and learn about CI/CD for Docker containers in Azure. Plus, check out data pipeline performance comparisons.

Getting started with ANTLR in C#

December 25, 2016

This week’s newsletter explores ANTLR for C# parsing, delves into the mechanics of Object.GetType(), clarifies the differences between number types in .NET, and emphasizes why exceptions should be exceptional. Plus, a performance benchmarking exercise.

New Features in C# 7.0

December 18, 2016

In this issue, explore new features in C# 7.0, learn how to create and publish NuGet packages, dive into research papers in .NET, and uncover why reflection is slow and the implications of ref locals’ restrictions.

Announcing C# Support for AWS Lambda

December 11, 2016

This issue highlights exciting developments for C# developers. Discover C# support for AWS Lambda, dive into functional programming, learn about in-memory testing, and find essential tips for new C# developers.

.NET Standard – What It is And How It Applies to .NET Core

December 04, 2016

This week's newsletter dives into .NET Standard's relevance, explores safety in concurrency, and introduces asynchronous programming in C#. Plus, discover the power of discriminated unions in C#. Enjoy.

A faster lower allocation stream stack wielded for ALPN/TLS and… HTTP2

November 27, 2016

In this issue, explore C# best practices, tackle common pitfalls, and delve into the evolution of open-source .NET. Plus, learn about producer-consumer patterns and the challenges with virtual events.