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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-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 → -
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 → -
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 → -
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.
Updated Jan 20, 2026 · 32 min read → -
dotnet webapi-courseMinimal APIs in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - Routing, Binding & Validation
Build production-ready Minimal APIs in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - route handlers, parameter binding, route groups, endpoint filters, TypedResults, and built-in validation.
Jan 15, 2026 · 19 min read → -
dotnet webapi-courseASP.NET Core Configuration - appsettings, Env Vars & User Secrets
Manage config across Dev, Staging, and Production in ASP.NET Core - appsettings.json, environment variables, launch profiles, and User Secrets, done the right way.
Jan 12, 2026 · 11 min read →