Tag: dotnet
All the articles with the tag "dotnet".
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Navigation properties make database calls invisible
Navigation properties make database calls look like property access. The query fires, the change tracker updates records, the cartesian product bloats the result — none of it visible at the call site. This note covers why I use foreign key IDs instead.
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Handling Enum Values as Strings in C# API Models
A practical pattern for working with enums in API request models - storing as strings while keeping type-safe enum logic throughout your codebase.
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Property Getters vs Get Methods: When to Use Which
A detailed guide on choosing between property getters and get methods in object-oriented programming, with practical examples and best practices for API design.
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Serilog Correlation IDs for background tasks in .NET Core
How to implement and manage correlation IDs in background tasks using Serilog in .NET Core applications for better logging traceability.
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Overriding services ASP.NET Core integration tests using ConfigureTestServices
Learn how to effectively override services in ASP.NET Core integration tests using ConfigureTestServices, with practical examples and testing patterns.
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Test-specific AppSettings configuration in ASP.NET Core integration tests
How to properly configure and manage test-specific application settings in ASP.NET Core integration tests, ensuring isolated and reliable test environments.
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Dynamic SQL queries: string concatenation vs SqlKata
A comparison of approaches to building dynamic SQL queries in .NET applications, contrasting string concatenation with SqlKata's query builder for safer and more maintainable code.
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Type-safe appsettings configuration in .NET Core
Implementing strongly-typed configuration in .NET Core applications with built-in validation, using options pattern and data annotations.
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ASP.NET MVC5 Feature Folders Structure
How to organize ASP.NET MVC5 projects using feature folders for better maintainability and separation of concerns, with practical examples and implementation details.
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Rhino Security and StructureMap Integration Guide (Archive, 2015)
A comprehensive guide to integrating Rhino Security with StructureMap in .NET applications for robust security management.
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.NET Database Development with FluentMigrator (Archive, 2014)
A comprehensive guide on implementing database versioning with FluentMigrator in .NET projects, including automated migrations, version control integration, and cross-database provider support.