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.NET & C# August 3, 2026 · 11 min read

Scaling Out SignalR: In-Memory State Behind a Load Balancer

Extra servers behind a load balancer silently split our SignalR presence into one reality per server. The fix: a Redis backplane plus shared state.

#signalr #dotnet #redis

.NET & C# February 15, 2026 · 12 min read

Middleware in .NET Explained: How the Pipeline Actually Works (and Common Mistakes)

Understand how the ASP.NET Core middleware pipeline works under the hood, learn to write custom middleware correctly, and avoid the mistakes that cause silent bugs in production.

#dotnet #csharp #middleware

.NET & C# September 29, 2025 · 4 min read

Why You Should Start Using Visual Studio Code for Your .NET Projects

A step-by-step walkthrough of creating, running, and serving a .NET Web API entirely from Visual Studio Code, with no full Visual Studio required.

#dotnet #csharp #vscode

.NET & C# September 28, 2025 · 9 min read

How to Implement API Versioning in .NET Core Web APIs: Best Practices and Migration Guide

Learn how to implement API versioning in .NET Core Web APIs, avoid breaking changes, and migrate existing services safely.

#dotnet #csharp #api-design

.NET & C# August 31, 2025 · 9 min read

Async vs Parallel in .NET Explained: Stop Mixing Them Up

Learn the difference between asynchronous I/O and true parallel execution in C#, and when to use each for scalable apps.

#dotnet #csharp #async

.NET & C# August 28, 2025 · 10 min read

.NET API Pagination Explained: Offset vs Keyset vs Cursor Strategies

Learn the three main pagination strategies in .NET APIs — Offset, Keyset, and Cursor — with real-world use cases and tips using Record DTO.

#dotnet #csharp #api-design

.NET & C# August 21, 2025 · 23 min read

6 Entity Framework Core Performance Pitfalls (and How to Fix Them)

Avoid these 6 common Entity Framework Core performance pitfalls in .NET — with real-world scenarios, root causes, and refactors.

#dotnet #csharp #entity-framework

.NET & C# August 20, 2025 · 9 min read

CancellationToken in .NET: A Complete Guide with API Examples

Learn how to use CancellationToken in .NET APIs for better performance, graceful shutdowns, and responsive code with real-world examples.

#dotnet #csharp #api-design