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everything I'm learning about modern .NET.
Tutorials, deep-dives, and field notes on .NET, ASP.NET Core, EF Core, AWS, Docker, and the architecture that holds up in production. Written when I've shipped something or learned something worth sharing.
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dotnet webapi-courseIn-Memory Caching in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - Complete Guide
Master in-memory caching in ASP.NET Core with .NET 10. BenchmarkDotNet results, IMemoryCache deep dive, cache invalidation, and decision matrix vs Redis and HybridCache.
May 27, 2024 · 17 min read 60.2K views → -
dotnetCQRS with MediatR in ASP.NET Core - Complete Guide
Learn how to implement CQRS with MediatR in ASP.NET Core (.NET 10). Build clean, scalable APIs with command-query separation, pipeline behaviors, and notifications.
May 14, 2024 · 26 min read 86.3K views → -
claudeAnatomy of a Claude Code Session - What Happens Under the Hood
Trace what happens inside Claude Code from keystroke to code change. The agentic loop, tools, context management, sub-agents, and token budget explained for developers.
Mar 26, 2026 · 15 min read 40.4K views → -
dotnet45 .NET Web API Interview Questions That Actually Get Asked in 2026
45 practical .NET Web API interview questions with expert answers, code examples, and red flags. ASP.NET Core, EF Core 10, auth, caching, architecture.
Mar 23, 2026 · 30 min read 43.6K views → -
dotnet webapi-courseOptions Pattern in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - The Complete Guide
Bind, validate, and reload configuration in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 with IOptions, IOptionsSnapshot, IOptionsMonitor, and IValidateOptions.
Oct 10, 2023 · 14 min read 100.5K views → -
dotnet webapi-courseFilters in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - The Complete Guide
Master all 6 filter types in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - authorization, resource, action, exception, result, and endpoint filters with decision matrix and code.
Apr 5, 2025 · 17 min read 97.8K views → -
dotnetFluentValidation in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - Request Validation
Use FluentValidation 12 in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - endpoint filters for Minimal APIs, async validators, custom rules, and a decision matrix vs Data Annotations.
May 6, 2024 · 13 min read 61.4K views → -
dotnet webapi-courseMiddlewares in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - The Complete Guide
Master ASP.NET Core middleware in .NET 10 - execution order, custom middleware, IMiddleware, short-circuiting, and the middleware vs filters decision matrix with examples.
Mar 26, 2025 · 15 min read 97.4K views → -
dotnetStructured Logging with Serilog in ASP.NET Core .NET 10
Master structured logging with Serilog in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - sinks, enrichers, OpenTelemetry, anti-patterns, correlation IDs, and production-ready config templates.
May 23, 2020 · 17 min read 108.3K views → -
dotnet docker +1Containerize .NET 10 Apps Without a Dockerfile - dotnet publish Containers
Containerize .NET 10 apps without a Dockerfile using dotnet publish. Image size benchmarks, Alpine vs Chiseled, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and more.
Feb 10, 2023 · 15 min read 96K views → -
dotnetMigrate from .sln to .slnx in .NET 10 - Complete Guide to the New Solution Format
Learn how to migrate from .sln to .slnx in .NET 10. Understand the new XML-based solution format, migration methods, CI/CD compatibility, and team adoption strategy.
Feb 27, 2026 · 13 min read 20.1K views → -
architectureGitFlow vs GitHub Flow vs Trunk-Based Development Guide
Compare GitFlow, GitHub Flow, and Trunk-Based Development with real-world scenarios, DORA metrics, and decision guidance. Pick the right Git workflow for your team.
Feb 26, 2026 · 17 min read 25.6K views →