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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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claudePlan Mode in Claude Code - Think Before You Build with AI
Master Plan Mode in Claude Code with a real ASP.NET Core walkthrough, decision matrix, Ctrl+G plan editing, and daily usage tips.
Feb 25, 2026 · 20 min read 24.1K views → -
dotnet webapi-coursePagination, Sorting & Searching in ASP.NET Core Web API
Implement pagination, sorting, and searching in ASP.NET Core Web API with EF Core 10. Offset & keyset pagination, dynamic sorting, and performance tips.
Feb 16, 2026 · 17 min read 17.2K views → -
dotnet webapi-coursedotnet run app.cs - Run C# Without a Project File in .NET 10
Run C# like Python with dotnet run app.cs in .NET 10. Complete guide with directives, practical examples, Native AOT publishing, and CLI reference.
Jan 26, 2026 · 15 min read 57.2K views → -
dotnet claudeCLAUDE.md for .NET Developers - Complete Guide with Templates
Learn to write the perfect CLAUDE.md for .NET projects. Includes copy-paste templates for Clean Architecture, Minimal APIs, and enterprise solutions.
Jan 24, 2026 · 13 min read 30.9K views → -
dotnet webapi-courseGlobal Exception Handling in ASP.NET Core - The Complete Guide for .NET 10
Master IExceptionHandler in ASP.NET Core. Complete guide with custom exceptions, handler chaining, Problem Details, and .NET 10's SuppressDiagnosticsCallback.
Apr 27, 2024 · 23 min read 109.1K views → -
dotnet architecture.NET Aspire Tutorial - Build Cloud-Ready Apps with .NET 10 and PostgreSQL
Step-by-step .NET Aspire tutorial for .NET developers. Build a Book Store API with PostgreSQL, EF Core & Aspire 13. Includes source code, Aspire dashboard walkthrough, observability setup & deployment tips.
Nov 20, 2025 · 28 min read 25.4K views → -
claudeClaude Code Tutorial for Beginners - Complete 2026 Guide to AI Coding
Learn Claude Code from scratch in 15 minutes. Step-by-step installation, CLAUDE.md setup, Plan Mode mastery, and honest comparison with GitHub Copilot and Cursor. Includes practical tips from daily usage.
Jan 15, 2026 · 21 min read 38.5K views → -
dotnet webapi-courseMinimal API Endpoints in ASP.NET Core - Complete Guide for .NET 10
Master Minimal APIs in ASP.NET Core with this comprehensive guide. Learn route handlers, parameter binding, route groups, endpoint filters, TypedResults, built-in validation, and OpenAPI integration with practical examples for .NET 10.
Jan 15, 2026 · 18 min read 33.2K views → -
dotnet webapi-courseEnvironment-based Configuration in ASP.NET Core – appsettings.json, Environment Variables & Launch Profiles
Master configuration management in ASP.NET Core. Learn how to use appsettings.json, environment variables, launch profiles, and User Secrets to build applications that adapt seamlessly across Development, Staging, and Production environments. Includes best practices, common pitfalls, and real-world patterns.
Jan 12, 2026 · 11 min read 25.9K views → -
dotnet webapi-courseUnderstanding HTTP Status Codes – Returning Proper API Responses in ASP.NET Core
Master HTTP status codes for your ASP.NET Core Web APIs. Learn when to use 200, 201, 204, 400, 401, 403, 404, 409, 422, 500, and more - with practical code examples for both Minimal APIs and Controllers.
Jan 11, 2026 · 12 min read 57.1K views → -
dotnet architectureThe Ultimate .NET Developer Roadmap 2026 - AI, Backend, Blazor & Full-Stack
A comprehensive, practical roadmap for .NET developers covering C#, AI Tools, ASP.NET Core APIs, Blazor, databases, architecture, cloud, and DevOps. Choose your path: Backend, Frontend with Blazor, or Full-Stack.
Jan 2, 2026 · 22 min read 59.3K views → -
dotnet webapi-courseRESTful API Best Practices for .NET Developers – The Complete Guide to Building Production-Ready APIs
Master REST principles and build bulletproof .NET Web APIs. Learn resource naming, HTTP methods, status codes, versioning, pagination, error handling, and real-world patterns that separate amateur APIs from production-grade ones.
Jan 2, 2026 · 22 min read 38.6K views →