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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-courseDistributed Caching in ASP.NET Core with Redis .NET 10 - Complete Guide
Implement distributed caching in ASP.NET Core with Redis and .NET 10. Docker setup, IDistributedCache extensions, BenchmarkDotNet results, and HybridCache migration path.
Updated Apr 4, 2026 · 22 min read → -
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.
Updated Apr 4, 2026 · 17 min read → -
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.
Updated Apr 3, 2026 · 26 min read → -
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 → -
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 → -
dotnet webapi-courseOptions Pattern in ASP.NET Core - IOptions vs Snapshot vs Monitor
IOptions won't reload your config - IOptionsMonitor will. Bind, validate, and hot-reload configuration in ASP.NET Core .NET 10, and know which interface to use.
Updated Mar 7, 2026 · 14 min read → -
dotnet webapi-courseASP.NET Core Filters in .NET 10 - All 6 Types & Execution Order
Master all 6 filter types in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - authorization, resource, action, exception, result, and endpoint filters with decision matrix and code.
Updated Mar 6, 2026 · 17 min read → -
dotnet webapi-courseASP.NET Core Middleware in .NET 10 - The Order Bug That Breaks Auth
Get middleware order wrong and auth fails silently. Learn ASP.NET Core middleware in .NET 10 - execution order, custom middleware, IMiddleware, and short-circuiting.
Updated Mar 6, 2026 · 16 min read → -
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.
Updated Mar 3, 2026 · 15 min read → -
dotnet.slnx vs .sln in .NET 10 - Migrate 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 → -
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 → -
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 →