C#

How to use FastEndpoints in ASP.NET Core

Take advantage of the free open-source FastEndpoints library to build fast and lean APIs in your ASP.NET Core applications.

Microsoft moves forward with C# 13, offering overload resolution

Partial properties and params are also highlighted in the planned language update.

How to use Refit to consume APIs in ASP.NET Core

Take advantage of Refit REST library to simplify API consumption and make your code cleaner, more efficient, and easier to maintain.

When to use an abstract class vs. interface in C#

Understanding the differences between an abstract class and interface is key to designing loosely coupled and extensible applications.

6 security best practices for ASP.NET Core

Learn the best practices and built-in safeguards for preventing attacks and protecting sensitive data in your ASP.NET Core web applications.

Microsoft adds WinUI support to MSTest

Code analyzers for Roslyn also have been enhanced with new rules in latest upgrade to the testing framework for .NET.

How to implement identity authentication in minimal APIs in ASP.NET Core

Take advantage of improved identity management in ASP.NET Core to implement identity-based authentication for minimal APIs quickly, easily, and with less code.

C# 13 enhances params, introduces extension types

Forthcoming update to the C# language extends params parameter support and introduces a new type that supplies extension members for an underlying type.

How to work with Dapper and SQLite in ASP.NET Core

Build an authentication handler for a minimal API in ASP.NET Core

How to implement basic password authentication for a minimal API in ASP.NET Core using a custom authentication handler that validates the user’s credentials against a database.